KFH-Informationstag: Development and Cooperation

Die Konferenz der Fachhochschulen der Schweiz KFH lädt zu einem Informationstag zum Thema Development and Cooperation. Die Veranstaltung findet am 7. Dezember 2012 in Zürich statt.

Neben der Vorstellung von einzelnen Projekten wird eine Podiumsdisukussion mit Vertretern von NGOs und der Direktion für Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit (DEZA/SDC) stattfinden.

Hintergrund zu Development and Cooperation der KFH

The KFH has established a Coordination Office to promote cooperation in teaching and research between universities of applied sciences (UAS) and universities of teacher education (UTE) and developing and transition (D&T) countries. This Coordination Office supports the implementation of the KFH approved strategy on applied research and teaching in partnership with developing and transition countries.

• Organizing a network of lecturers from the UAS and UTE, who are interested in questions of cooperation with D&T countries in matters related to teaching, research and service. 
• Completing the SDC program entitled ‘Promotion of Research Partnerships of the Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences with developing and transition countries’. 
• Identifying additional funding sources for teaching and research partnerships with D&T countries. 
• Supplying services to members of the network. 
• Supporting working groups which are formed in the context of the network. 
• Exchanging information and experience with members and non-members. 
• Organizing conferences and continuing education events for members of the network. 
• Representing the network in public. 
• Maintaining contacts with other institutions and networks similar or identical in nature, especially with those involving universities.

Weitere Informationen:

• Details zur Veranstaltung und Anmeldung (pdf)
• Homepage des KFH Development and Cooperation Office
• Frühere Beiträge zum Thema Development and Cooperation