Grow Green Africa
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Grow Green Africa

A capacity building initiative for Climate Change Resilience using Smart Green Technologies. It is a visionary initiative aimed at bolstering climate resilience across the African continent.

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Our Partners

A consortium made up of: Rhodes University, University of Turku, Copperbelt University, University of Eswatini, Namibia University of Science and Technology, and National University of Science & Technology.

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Intra-Africa Academic Mobility

The Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme is the EU's programme to encourage international learning mobility across the African continent. It supports learning and staff opportunities and exchanges with the ultimate goal of promoting and bolstering climate resilience across the African continent.

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EU Funding
EUR 1,720,170.00
Staff Mobility
Staff Interchange
4 Years Duration
From 2024-2027
Partner Universities
Six (6)
About Grow Green AfricaIntra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme About Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme

AboutUs

This project is part of the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme Initiative funded by the European Commission. This Grow Green Africa project aims to enhance competencies in green computing technologies for students and trainees in the Southern African region. Specifically, it seeks to equip 10 PhD students, 35 Master of Science students, and 8 trainees. Additionally, this project facilitates knowledge exchange by supporting the mobility of 15 staff members from five participating African institutions: National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Zimbabwe, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Namibia, Copperbelt University (CBU) in Zambia, Rhodes University (RU) in South Africa, and University of Eswatini (UNESWA) in Eswatini. The project’s technical lead is provided by the University of Turku (UTU), a European Union partner from Finland.

  • Scholarship opportunities are available.
  • Improve skills and competences of individuals.
  • Help combat climate change and build resilience .
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Intra-Africa Mobility ProgramStudy and Thematic AreasIntra-Africa Mobility Program

Our Thematic and Study Areass

These are the specific fields of study that students can pursue under this Intra-Africa Mobility Program. This project envisions a net-zero world where Africa thrives economically, ecologically, and socially. By harnessing smart green technologies, the initiative aims to catalyze growth, empower communities, and contribute to global climate action.

Green Mining

Implementation of eco-friendly practices and technologies in the mining industry to reduce its environmental impact.

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Early Weather Detection

Help promote green African sustainability by developing and implementing smart green technologies.

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Green Agriculture

The practice of implementing eco-friendly practices and technologies in the agricultural industry.

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Renewable Energy

Leverage technology to improve the quality, impact, and reach of development programs by using digital solutions.

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Who Are The Members Intra-Africa Mobility Consortium PartnersWho Are The Members

Gr2A Intra-Africa Mobility Consortium Partners

This is a consortium of five universities working in collaboration on a project. It is a partnership with five universities namely NUST Zimbabwe, NUST Namibia, CBU Zambia, UNESWA, and Rhodes University. The collaboration includes offering scholarships in green computing studies. Programs offered are Masters, PhD, and staff mobility. The technical lead is provided by a European Union partner from Finland, the University of Turku (UTU).

NUST
Zimbabwe
National University of Science and Technology
Rhodes
University
RU
(South Africa)
Copperbelt
University
Copperbelt University (Zambia)
NUST
Namibia
Namibia University of Science and Technology
University of
Eswatini
University of Eswatini (Swaziland )
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