Objectives

IMPACT HE recognizes African universities as key drivers of sustainable development and international cooperation. The mission is to strengthen their capacity to lead, shape policy, and build lasting partnerships with EU institutions to achieve common development goals.

Project goals

1

Empowering Universities

Strengthen the ability of universities in Kenya and Ethiopia to manage international development projects, ensuring long-term institutional and societal impact.

2

Enhancing Project Monitoring

Improve internal monitoring and evaluation structures, fostering a quality-driven culture and strategic impact assessment.

3

Aligning Cooperation Efforts

Develop tools to map and assess development cooperation initiatives in higher education, creating synergies and maximizing impact at national and regional levels.

4

Bridging Policy and Practice

Foster collaboration between African universities, policymakers, EU institutions, and funding agencies to shape effective policies and ensure sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships.

By achieving these objectives, IMPACT HE is paving the way for a stronger, more autonomous higher education sector in Africa—one that drives innovation, development, and meaningful change.