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Transforming Higher Education Systems (THES) in Malawi

COUNTRIES: Malawi
DURATION: 10/18/2022 - 02/12/2025
FUNDER: USAID
PARTNER: Michigan State University (MSU)
CONTACT: [email protected]

Program Description

World Learning was responsible for the overall Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities of the Transforming Higher Education Systems (THES) project in Malawi, a multiyear initiative that involved several university partners.

THES was implemented by prime Michigan State University (MSU) in partnership with World Learning. The project aimed to strengthen the capacity of the higher education system in Malawi. It specifically sought to leverage the human capital of the country’s youth, in line with the goals set out in the Malawi 2063 national development plan. THES supported Malawian stakeholders in identifying and implementing innovative solutions to challenges facing their Higher Education System.

Program Goals

  • Improved teaching and learning
  • Increased student support
  • Expanded Higher Education Institutions (HEI)-Industry connection
  • Strengthened capacities of Malawian HEIs to provide high quality, diversified, and market-relevant programs
  • Improved matriculation, retention, and completion rates of students in STEM and targeted fields
  • Increased research and innovation outputs from HEIs

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