Improving the EDUcation of VETerinary assistants in Africa through international cooperations

ongoing

The project develops networks and the exchange of good practices of VET actors from least developed, third countries not associated with the programme (Botswana, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia) and Program countries (Slovakia, Hungary, Belgium). Problem and objective: Veterinary education is a critical area of need for the development in the 4 African countries. The contribution of livestock sector to their economy cannot be overemphasized. The participating African country’s development goal in the medium to long term is to reduce poverty, and promote economic growth in a sustainable environment, that is based on the livestock sector. Veterinarians are health professionals and the first and utmost line of defense against diseases of animal origin that could threaten global health security and equity, playing a key role in responding to pandemics, environmental disasters, bioterrorism threats, and war. Their proper training has key importance. Objectives the project: Strengthen veterinary assistant’s VET in Sub-Saharan region by establishing and maintaining multilateral partnerships, thus contribute to the implementation of the respective Multi-annual Indicative Programmes and EU-Africa Gateway Investment Packages. Promote work-based, practical learning among participants, enhance up-to-date professional knowledge, state-of-the-art methods, key competences of students and teachers, so that they are better prepared and motivated to carry out their duties. Update and align the participating VET providers’ training programs with animal health legislations, regulations and protocols, with relevant regional, national, and international livestock policies, thus reinforce their capacities.