Faculty Development Initiatives in Africa on Asian Studies—Key to Integration

Satinder Bhatia

doi:10.37591/.v7i3.16

Abstract

India has a long history of development cooperation with Africa as part of government efforts towards capacity development in the region. This commitment from the government has impelled many institutions to build partnerships in Africa to advance studies in diverse areas such as agriculture, mining, information technology, management, etc. Simultaneously, both Indian and African institutions are aiming at greater internationalization through increase in the portfolio of the courses being offered to students. Hence, African studies in India are being offered in a number of Indian universities. On the same lines, African institutions are also introducing Asian/Indian studies to increase awareness and promote student and faculty movement and thereby improve the quality of teaching and research. Increased faculty support from India can accelerate the faculty development initiatives for Africa.Keywords: India–Africa institutional cooperation, specific departments of studies, faculty development in teaching and researchCite this ArticleSatinder Bhatia. Faculty Development Initiatives in Africa on Asian Studies—Key to Integration. OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal. 2017; 7(3): 27–35p.