Multinational - African Virtual University Support Project - Phase II (AVU II)

The Multinational AVU support project Phase II, builds on phase 1 of the project. It aims to create and strengthen capacity of target institutions to improve access to quality and affordable higher education through application of ICT innovations for Open , Distance and E- Learning(ODeL). Phase 2 will continue to enhance the capacities of target Institutions to deliver quality, flexible, relevant and affordable ICT enhanced educational programs in science and mathematics programs. For example, the Teacher Education Program developed in Phase I will be rolled out in new target institutions and the Teacher Education Consortium will be strengthened to ensure the ICT enhanced modules developed in Phase 1 are updated. The project has four main components, namely: (i) Establishment and/or upgrading of Open, Distance and eLearning Centers (ODeL) and eLearning Centers; (ii) Training of PIs in AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP) and Development of ICT enhanced Programs; (iii) Enhancement of AVU capacity to provide Technical Assistance, carry out Research and Documentation in ICT and Education themes; and (iv) Project Management. The project cost is 13.64 million UA.