Our Local Partners

Partners working with our university

  1. Debre Birhan University Website: www.dbu.edu.et
  2. Dessie Tissue Culture
  3. Wezero Seihn Polytechnique College
  4. Akesta Polytechnique College
  5. Mekanselam Polytechnique College
  6. Amhara Brodcasting Corporation

We are working in partnership with Local Partners for

1. Community Development

  • MAU partners with local government offices, NGOs, and community-based organizations to address pressing regional issues (e.g., food security, health, education, water access).
  • These partnerships enable the university to implement evidence-based solutions tailored to the socio-economic context of the surrounding areas.

2. Practical Training and Student Engagement

  • Partnerships provide students with access to real-world learning through:
    • Internships
    • Fieldwork
    • Service-learning
  • This bridges the gap between theory and practice, producing graduates who are both knowledgeable and practically skilled.

3. Applied Research and Innovation

  • Collaborations with local partners allow MAU researchers to conduct context-specific research that solves real community problems.
  • It promotes the development and dissemination of innovations (e.g., improved farming techniques, climate resilience, or local business models).

4. Capacity Building for Local Institutions

  • MAU offers training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing to:
    • Civil service sectors
    • Local schools and teachers
    • Health institutions
  • These efforts help to strengthen the capacity of local organizations to deliver better public services.

5. Mutual Resource Sharing

  • Partnerships often involve shared use of facilities, data, expertise, and funding opportunities.
  • This encourages cost-effective solutions and leverages each partner’s strengths.

6. Revenue Generation and Institutional Growth

  • Engaging in consultancy and joint development projects brings in funding that supports MAU’s internal development, research, and staff motivation.

7. Policy Influence and Advocacy

  • Local partnerships help the university contribute to regional and national policy discussions by:
    • Supplying data and research
    • Participating in policy design forums
    • Demonstrating pilot programs that inform future policies