Salovey trip to Africa marks a decade of increased engagement

African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil Celebrates South African Flavours in…New Web Hosting Pioneer Emerges, Offering Affordable Hosting Solutions Coupled with…ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 20 March 2024-/African Media Agency /- During Yale’s spring break, President Peter Salovey is traveling in Africa, his third visit to the continent as the university’s leader, reinforcing Yale’s commitment to global collaboration and extending the university’s outreach to foster educational partnerships.

“I was thrilled to visit Rwanda and Côte d’Ivoire this week to mark a decade of Yale’s increased engagement across Africa,” Salovey said. “My goal is to expand our outreach for new and ongoing collaborations, and as this was my first time visiting a Francophone African country, my travels underscore the importance of engaging broadly in the continent.

The visit also included a meeting with local university presidents which focused on enhancing educational exchanges and partnerships between Ivorian institutions and Yale. The Yale delegation was joined by representatives from the Yale School of the Environment , for a trip to Volcanoes National Park, located in northwestern Rwanda, to observe the country’s conservation efforts firsthand, reinforcing Yale’s commitment to biodiversity conservation.

Subsequently, Salovey observed the work of a women’s cooperative group to learn more about their vital role in rural adaptation to climate change, showcasing the university’s engagement with partners to support community-driven environmental initiatives. Participants in a policy dialog in Kigali, Rwanda, March 11 titled, “Collaboration through Research: Pathways to Evidence-based Policy in Rwanda”

Source: Holiday News (holidaynews.net)

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

South Africa: African Games - South Africa Overtakes Nigeria On Medals TableWhile Team Nigeria added three silver and four bronze medals, it wasn't enough to maintain their second-place position.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

Former South African Striker Marks Maponyane Highlights Striker Crisis in South AfricaMarks 'Go Man Go' Maponyane, a former Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates striker, expresses concern over the lack of goals from strikers in the Premier Soccer League. He calls on coaches to address the issue and discusses the decline of South African strikers in recent years.
Source: KickOffMagazine - 🏆 36. / 51 Read more »

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 20 February 2024In the latest news in South Africa on Tuesday, 20 February 2024, here is when you can collect your SASSA grants for MARCH.
Source: TheSAnews - 🏆 25. / 59 Read more »

5 important things happening in South Africa todayAnglo American eyes saving R19 billion annually; Eskom wants private sector investment; ‘sin tax’ blow for wine industry; Godongwana worries about Eskom 2.0.
Source: BusinessTechSA - 🏆 24. / 61 Read more »

5 important things happening in South Africa todayGordhan announces retirement from politics; Eskom employees are frustrated and demotivated; threats of litigation could impact poll date; and Cele ordered to pay millions in damages.
Source: BusinessTechSA - 🏆 24. / 61 Read more »

5 important things happening in South Africa todaySAA-Takatso deal being renegotiated; no end of eThekwini strike in sight; Safair under investigation; police minister has worked from home for the past four years.
Source: BusinessTechSA - 🏆 24. / 61 Read more »