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About the
READ Project

READ – Renewable Energy Advancement for Inclusive Development in Sub-Saharan Africa – is a 36-month Erasmus+ CBHE project that strengthens higher education systems to respond to Africa’s energy and climate challenges. The project modernises renewable energy education, builds institutional capacity, and fosters collaboration between universities, industry, policymakers, and communities.

Our Vision
Our Mission

We envision African universities as hubs of excellence in renewable energy – places where students learn cutting-edge skills, researchers generate relevant evidence, and partnerships drive clean, inclusive growth.

Our mission is to transform how renewable energy is taught, researched, and applied in partner countries by:

  • Aligning curricula with real-world energy needs
  • Building the capacity of lecturers and researchers
  • Supporting innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Strengthening ties between academia, industry, and government

Objectives

01
Enhance Renewable Energy Education

Develop and implement structured, industry-aligned curricula and training programmes.

02
Build Capacity & Research Excellence

Train academic staff, scale research skills, and support joint research on energy access and transition.

03
Strengthen University–Industry Linkages

Create partnerships for internships, applied projects, and co-designed teaching.

04
Support Green Entrepreneurship

Equip students and young professionals with tools to develop clean energy solutions and businesses.

05
Promote Regional and International Cooperation

Deepen Africa–Europe collaboration on renewable energy education, policy, and innovation.

06
Inform Policy and Practice

Produce research, policy briefs, and events that support evidence-based decision-making.

Strategic Alignment

READ contributes to:

step 01
01
The EU Green Deal and Global Gateway by promoting clean energy skills and green growth

step 02
02
Agenda 2063 by strengthening African institutions as drivers of structural transformation

step 03
03
SDGs 4, 7, 8 and 13 by advancing quality education, clean energy, decent work, and climate action.

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