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Thought Leadership in Higher Education in Malawi
A bit of background
• UNIMA at 50 – A time of celebration and reflection
• Integration with: – Other HE institutions– National Education Sector Plan – Malawi Reforms Agenda– Beyond MGDS II– AU Agenda 2063– UN SDGs
Needs
National needs
• Human capital • Skills• Research which addresses
specific in country priorities and needs
• Centres of innovation for economic development
• Sources of independent advice
HEIs needs
• Infrastructure• Subvention for operations• Staff development /
capacity building • International links • Support for research
UNIMA engagement to address gaps
Reflection of role of
HE in Malawi
Tracer study Thought
leadership dialogue
• Quality of education,
• Skills mix, • Self employment,• New and emerging
requirements for human capital
Contribution to the 3 NESP pillars • Access and equity, • Quality and
relevance, • Governance and
resource mobilisation
• Establish strategic partnerships for enhancing relevance
• Improve inclusiveness of education
• Explore alternative funding mechanisms
• Ensure sustained quality enhancement
Thought Leadership Dialogue
Engagement for Dialogue
University
Government
Regulatory Authorities
Private Sector
Donor Community
Civil Society
Key issues raised
• Research and teaching facilities• Student accommodation Infrastructure
• Improved loans schemes • Improved targeted supportSubvention/Govt support
• Academic development (capacity for PG support)• Quality assurance • Appropriate and professional development courses• Umunthu / Individualism
Capacity building
• Listening to the needs of industry• Improved relationships/independence/transparency
Research and innovation support
• Research and development • Innovation• Capacity building
International links
Scottish Support?
Ensure shared learning and
integrated research in all projects
Take opportunities for capacity building and
added value in projects
Support innovation in teaching and learning
Development multi-institutional links and
projects
Support and share experience in
maintaining quality and standards
Support and partner in innovation for
economic development
Support development of PG, professional courses, CPD, etc.
Share experience of successful models for
private and public sector collaboration
Support localised solutions through research and skills
development
Scottish HEIs
• Ensure familiar with national strategies – NESP, Reforms Agenda, etc.
• How do we improve coordination between Scottish HEIs to add value?