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January 19, 2012

Big Bucks Set to Pump Up African E-University

Serious money is going to beef up the African Virtual University (AVU). The African Development Bank approved a US$15.6 million grant to strengthen the school’s capacity with 12 new open distance and e-learning centers. What’s more, the money will also upgrade 15 current e-learning centers at the 27 AVU partner schools across the continent. Plus, leaders say the money will enhance science and tech programs and fund training sessions to develop new courses.

Program leaders say one of the main goals is to increase the number of qualified women scientists. This sounds great. We hope the end result will be just as awesome.

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Travis Thompson

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