Nemedussa Consortium Meeting and 2nd Panema Workshop
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Date
2023
Authors
Bonuke, Nchore
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Abstract
Established in 2021, in the framework of the Erasmus+ project Capacity Building in Higher
Education (CBHE): Nematology Education in Sub-Sahara Africa (NEMEDUSSA), PANEMA (PanAfrican Nematology Network) aims to promote networking and academic exchange between
nematologists working in Africa. The focus of the PANEMA workshop is on sharing good
educational practices, creating and strengthening networks between higher education institutes
(HEIs) and other stakeholders, and providing additional educational opportunities for those working
in agriculture and nematology.
The workshop intended to have a good balance between seminars and hands-on practice in the
field and lab, to enhance life-long learning and create opportunities for interactive discussions and
networking between stakeholders. It was also a platform where students and African nematologists
showcased their projects and research. Next to nematode-related topics such as ‘Nematology and
the One Earth Approach’, the workshop focused on training in scientific communication skills to
create better awareness about nematodes.
This workshop was open to farmers, agricultural extension workers, students, researchers,
nematologists and interested parties.
In view of the above, I was invited to attend a Consortium meeting and 2
nd PANEMA Workshop to
report back to the project on the progress and achievements of the project at KU and also
present a poster on the Impact of NEMEDUSSA Project at KU for a period of one week from
27th February to 5
th March 2023 at the University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela, Johannesburg, South
Africa. The Consortium meeting targeted beneficiaries of NEMEDUSSA Project from Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs), Private partners and students from SSA and Europe.
The target institutions:
University Abomey-Calavi, Benin
University of Parakou, Benin
Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Jimma University, Ethiopia
Kenyatta University, Kenya
Moi University, Kenya
Ahmadu-Bello University, Nigeria
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
North West University, South Africa
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Makerere University, Uganda
Muni University, Uganda
University Côte d’Azur, France
Description
Nemedussa Consortium Meeting and 2nd Panema Workshop held between 27th February to 5th March 2023 at the University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela, Johannesburg, SouthAfrica.
Presentation: A poster on NEMEDUSSA Project: Impact and Achievements at Kenyatta university
Keywords
networking, academic exchange, nematologists, Africa, life-long learning, interactive discussions, NEMEDUSSA project, educational and research, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Europe