Colombia and South Africa sign educational cooperation agreement

The Vice Minister of Higher Education, Ana Carolina Quijanosigned the international cooperation agreement with his South African counterpart Buti Manamelain order to create a network of Colombian-African universities.

This was due to the diplomatic tour of the Vice President Francia Márquez on the African continent, and of which the vice minister is a part.

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This new alliance between Ministry of Education of Colombia and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of South Africa contemplates various fronts, among which the creation of spaces for exchange stands out, such as seminars, workshops, symposiums, conferences and visits by experts from both nations.

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“This agreement marks a roadmap for the internationalization of higher education institutions in Colombia. We seek to enhance our educational offer in the world and take advantage of these exchanges to prepare our students for global challenges.”, explained Vice Minister Quijano.

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Thus, Colombia and South Africa affirmed their commitment to form the network of Colombian-African universities that aims to work in the promotion of academic mobility of students and teachers, the teaching of the English and Spanish languages, the exchange of experiences for peace, anti-racism and gender policies, as well as educational models of rural educationamong many other fronts.

“The meeting with the Vice Minister of Education of Colombia opened doors for our universities and colleges of Technical and Vocational Education and Training. We will begin to promote exchanges of educational experiences between both nationssaid South African Deputy Minister for Higher Education Buti Manamela.

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This declaration was signed in the city of Praetorship and will be valid for five years. It may be extended by mutual agreement.

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With information from EL TIEMPO – EDUCATION