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Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev)

TAGDEV 2.0 is a collaborative between RUFORUM, Mastercard Foundation, the Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for Agricultural and life Sciences (GCHERA) and 12 African universities namely Egerton University (Kenya), Gulu University (Uganda), Africa University (Zimbabwe), University of Cape Coast (Ghana), Universite Nationale d’Agriculture (Benin), University of Bamenda (Cameroon), University of Free State (South Africa), Universite Mohammed VI, Polytechnique (Morocco), Uganda Martyrs University (Uganda), University of Eldoret (Kenya), University of Port Harcourt (Nigeria) and Malawi University of Science and Technology (Malawi). The main goal is to strengthen universities and TVET institutions to better serve communities by skilling and empowering Africa’s young people and their institutions to drive inclusive, equitable and climate resilient transformative agriculture and agrifood systems

Skilling

Skilled young women and men run businesses and create job opportunities for self & others

Climate smart technologies

Farmers adopt climate smart agricultural practices for enhanced agricultural production and productivity

Job Creation

15,000 jobs by empowering young women & men with skills, resources, and opportunities in agribusiness and related sectors.

LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

Reimagining Higher Education-Practical Pathways for Impactful, Industry-Ready Learning in Africa

The global higher education landscape is undergoing rapid transformation driven by the need for employability, innovation, inclusivity, and stronger university-industry linkages. At the 21st RUFORUM

Advancing Inclusive Higher Education Across Africa

During the Pre-AGM activities of the 21st RUFORUM Annual General Meeting in Gaborone, Botswana, leaders from more than 40 countries and 170 universities gathered for

Strengthening Impact Communication: Transforming MEL and Communications Practices at RUFORUM AGM

The RUFORUM Annual General Meeting session became a transformative learning moment for MEL and Communications officers, reshaping how institutions should think, document, and communicate impact

VOICE OF IMPACT

TAGDev at Egerton University empowered me to pursue a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition while providing invaluable leadership, exposure, and international learning opportunities. From serving as a learner judge at ASK Nakuru to gaining hands-on experience through a farm internship program in Denmark, the program profoundly shaped my career and global perspective. I am truly grateful for this life-changing opportunity.

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13Nov

Are you a young person 18-35 years ready to turn your work experience into a thriving...

13Nov

Opportunity for Not in Employment, Education, or in Training(NEET) Training Youths

TAGDev Egerton University is offering support to NEET youth with experience in tree nurseries...

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TAGDEV 2.0 is a collaborative between RUFORUM, Mastercard Foundation, the Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for Agricultural and life Sciences (GCHERA) and 12 African universities

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Institutionalizing Transformative Education

Egerton Alumni Take the Spotlight at the RUFORUM Investors Summit in Gaborone, Botswana

RUFORUM Annual General Meeting

Building Stronger Cooperatives for Farmers and Youth Livelihood Development

21st RUFORUM Annual General Meeting