Education Collaboration and Partnerships Globally
Reforming education systems and developing competences globally
We promote sustainable growth and well-being by reforming education systems and developing competences in collaboration with our partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We at HAMK have expertise in developing both human resources and education systems and the learning environments formed around them. New learning solutions are being created from early childhood education to primary, secondary, vocational education, higher education and adult education.
Our strong practical expertise in various fields – such as bioeconomy, construction, entrepreneurship as well as health and well-being – are at the core of our operations. Digital solutions are developed and applied diversely in different learning environments.
HAMK Africa Action Plan 2020 – 2030
Education and research have the reach, legitimacy, and ability to support the global development and this way shape the future of the world.
We at HAMK aim to enhance our strategic internationalization actions by building knowledge and competence together with African universities and partners. Read more about our collaboration in Africa below.
Our projects
We do research, development and innovation projects world-wide. We offer also customer-oriented, high-quality educational products with focus on different professional disciplines for the global market, in close cooperation with ministries and authorities from Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe.
AgrGROW
Enabling student-centered learning at higher education institutions, creating a network-based learning ecosystem and the practices of climate-smart agricultural entrepreneurship.
Climate-smart Agropreneurship Education for Jobs and Sustainability in Western Africa (AgrBIZZ)
AgrBIZZ capacitates HEIs in student-centered learning, in network-based learning ecosystem building and practices of climate-smart agropreneurship. The project undertakes PBL- and climate-smart agropreneurship trainings and the methodology is piloted and contextualized through students online and field works.
Education Modernization Brazil, Colombia, Europe – the new era of digital higher education cooperation (EMBRACE)
The EMBRACE project aims to address the needs of Latin American partners in developing and implementing institutional reforms to modernize higher education. It recognizes education as a powerful tool to tackle both regional and global challenges.
Enhancing Adoption of Competence Based Agricultural curricula in HEIs in East Africa (AgrCBE)
AgrCBE aims to reform university programs to better align with the needs of the job market, improve teaching skills, and bridge the gap between universities and the working world.
FOREST21
FOREST21 is a joint project for strengthening capacity in South African higher education in forestry. The project is implemented in collaboration of five higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa that have forestry curricula or will start teaching forestry.
GreenEdAsia
GreenEdAsia promotes environmental sustainability and green practices through higher education in Southeast Asia. Our goal is to strengthen the ability of higher education institutions to train skilled workers in the fields of circular bioeconomy and renewable energy in Vietnam and Thailand.
Kenyan TVET Goes Green
We promote sustainable development competencies in Kenya’s vocational education by focusing on curriculum updates and teacher training. Specifically, we aim to ensure that all young people, regardless of gender or background, have equal opportunities to develop green economy skills and participate in labor markets based on sustainable development.
Sustainable Forestry education development and capacity building in Tanzania and Zambia (SUSFOR)
SUSFOR contributes to capacitating TZ and ZM VETs to engage with the private sector and to deliver quality education and teaching to provide graduates with competencies needed in the world of work.
Sustainable Water Education in Egypt
This project supports sustainable development in Egypt by enhancing the skills of water sector professionals through capacity building. In collaboration with the Regional Centre for Training and Water Studies, HAMK will pilot a tailored training program on sustainable and integrated water resource management. The initiative equips participants with practical tools for addressing water availability and…
TVET@Work
TVET@Work aims to build the capacity of vocational education and training (VET) providers and teachers in Tanzania.
UNIDO Zambia – Developing a curriculum and delivering training of trainers on water in mining
Promoting water protection in Zambia and creating the capacity for a Zambian vocational training centre to provide training for sector operators in sustainable water management.
Vocational Excellence in Climate Resilient Agriculture in Mozambique (Vecra-MOZ)
The VECRA-MOZ project aims to enhance skills for climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture by providing training and job opportunities for youth. We focus on promoting vocational excellence and partnering with companies to ensure high-quality skills for a sustainable rural economy.
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