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The African Engineering and Technology Network


Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane Becomes the 8th Member of the Afretec Network


A Network of leading minds

The African Engineering and Technology (Afretec) Network is working to drive inclusive digital growth through higher education and the power of collaboration.

Al Akhawayn University is the Afretec Network’s eighth university partner. The network, led by Carnegie Mellon University Africa, provides a vehicle for technology-focused universities in Africa to engage in deep collaboration to drive inclusive digital growth, create technology development and job growth, and shape policy change.

 

Carnegie Mellon University Africa announced that the African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec) has signed its eighth university partner, Al Akhawayn University. The network, launched in 2022, provides a vehicle for technology-focused universities in Africa to engage in deep collaboration to drive inclusive digital growth, create technology development and job growth, and shape policy change.

Facts and figures

Al Akhawayn University Stands Out Among Its Peers With Impressive Numbers And Achievements

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University members

Afretec will grow to include 10 technology-focused universities from across the continent.

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Students Worldwide

The pan-African network includes representation from Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa and has a strong connection to the United States.

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A diverse partnership that will develop the next generation of skilled educators, researchers, engineers, and technologists
 

The Afretec Network

Pan-African representation and impact

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Role of Afretec

The network is a pan-African collaboration of technology-focused universities, led by Carnegie Mellon University Africa. The creation of Afretec is a defining moment for the digital transformation of Africa. The network will build a strong knowledge creation and educational infrastructure on the continent.

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Purpose

Afretec is a platform for technology-focused universities in Africa to drive inclusive digital growth by collaborating on teaching and learningknowledge creation, and entrepreneurship activities within the area of engineering and technology. The network is intentional about embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion in all processes and activities 

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Objectives

- Advance the digital transformation of Africa through collaborative research, education, and entrepreneurship 
- Encourage and support deep collaboration between African universities in engineering and technology 
- Promote and share best practices in research, education, and entrepreneurship
- Develop the next generation of skilled educators, researchers, engineers, and technologists
- Support and promote social impact, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030) and the Africa Agenda (2015-2063)

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