Cooperation activities between HUB and KARU (formerly part of Moi University)
University-Level Agreement |
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Partner institutions |
HUB KARU |
Coordination |
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Duration and description |
Until Aug. 2016 (end of ValueSec) |
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Binational Study Project on Horticultural Value Chains in Kenya |
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Partner institutions |
HUB (Geography Department/ Economic Geography) Moi University / KARU (Department of Environmental Studies) |
Coordination |
Dr. Dannenberg (HUB) Dr. Nduru (Moi University/ KARU) |
Duration and description |
Aug. 2009 Binational Project on dynamics in export-oriented horticultural value Chains in Mt. Kenya region. |
Participants |
15 students (HUB) 5 students (Moi University/ KARU) |
Funding |
private |
Results |
Dannenberg, P./ Nduru, G.M. (Eds.) 2010: Challenges for export oriented fruits and vegetables farmers in the Mt. Kenya region. Experiences of an intercultural student project. In: Arbeitsberichte, Geographisches Institut, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Nr. 155. |
Quality Network Biodiversity in Sub-Sahara Africa (part of the DAAD-funded Course-related University Partnerships with developing Countries: MSc program Biodiversity Management and Research) |
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Partner institutions |
HUB (Albrecht Daniel Thaer-Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences; Geography Department) Moi University/ KARU (Department of Environmental Studies) University of Namibia (UNAM) Stellenbosch University, South Africa (SU) Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique (UEM) |
Coordination |
Prof. Dr. Zeller (HUB) Dr. Göttert (HUB) |
Duration and description |
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2013
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Participants |
2nd International Workshop at Karatina University College of Moi University: Students (MA, PhD) and teaching staff from partnering institutions |
Funding |
Part of the DAAD funded Course related University Partnerships with Developing Countries (MSc program Biodiversity Management and Research) |
Results |
Master and PhD theses, Dannenberg, P./ Göttert, T./ Nduru, G./ Zeller, U. (Eds.) 2013: Land Use and Natural Conservation - Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop of the Quality Network Biodiversity in Sub-Sahara Africa 2012. In: Arbeitsberichte, Geographisches Institut, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Nr. 175 |
Changing Gender Roles in Sub-Saharan Horticultural Family Farming |
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Partner institutions |
HUB (Geography Department/ Economic Geography) University of Vechta (ISPA) St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT, Geography Institute) Moi University/ KARU (Department of Environmental Studies) |
Coordination |
PD Dr. Dannenberg (HUB) Prof. Dr. Schumacher (University of Vechta) Dr. Bandiho (SAUT) Dr. Nduru (Moi University/ KARU) |
Duration and description |
14.-26.08.2013 Research and teaching cooperation in the area of gender equality in horticultural family farming with the rise of globalization (with a focus on internationalization, professionalization and the growing use of cell phones and Internet). 1. To bring together all four partner institutions at once in a workshop in Karatina (Mt. Kenya, Region) and Mwanza (Tanzania) and formulate the specific scientific and practical goals of future cooperation. 2. To jointly visit possible rural case studies for future empirical research in Mwanza region in Tanzania and export orientated Mt. Kenya region in Kenya in two exploratory field trips as a direct follow on from the workshop. These two measures will lay the ground for the larger subsequent research cooperation. 3. To enable the preparation of Master and PhD theses |
Participants |
1 MA student, 1 teaching staff (HUB) 1 MA student, 1 teaching staff (University of Vechta) 2 PhD students, 2 teaching staff (SAUT) 2 PhD students, 2 teaching staff (KARU) |
Funding |
BMBF – Partnership for Sustainable Solutions with Sub-Saharan Africa |
Results |
Master/ PhD Theses, Schumacher, K.: Gender relations in global agri-food value chains – a review; Velte, M/ Dannenberg, P.: Export horticulture – empowering female small-scale farmers in Kenya?; Krone, M. /Schumacher, K. /Dannenberg, P.: The impact of mobile phones on knowledge access and transfer of small-scale horticultural farmers in Tanzania. - In: Die ERDE: Dynamics in agricultural value chains, Vol 145, No 3 (2014); Krone, M., Dannenberg, P., & Nduru, G. (2015). The use of modern information and communication technologies in smallholder agriculture Examples from Kenya and Tanzania. Information Development. |
Value Chain Development for Food Security in the Context of Climate Change. A Contribution through Strengthening Capacity in Higher Education in Eastern Africa (ValueSec). |
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Partner institutions |
ValueSec Network: HUB (Albrecht Daniel Thaer-Inst. of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences; Geography Department) UoN (Faculty of Agriculture) KARU (Department of Environmental Studies) Haramaya University, Ethiopia (HARU, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science)
Study Project Kenya: HUB (Geography Department/ Economic Geography) KARU (Department of Environmental Studies) University of Cologne, Geography Department |
Coordination Study Project: |
Prof. Kulke, Dipl.-Geogr. Maria Velte (HUB) Prof. Dr. Nduru (KARU) Prof. Dr. Dannenberg, M.A. Krone (UoC) |
Duration and description |
ValueSec Network (2014-2016) Rationale: The Project contributes to train innovative experts in Kenya and Ethiopia that can cope with the present and future challenges of climate change. For this purpose, value chain analysis, problem-based learning and topics of climate change adaptation are included in the curricula of the African partner universities, the theoretical and didactical knowledge is deepened in workshops, and the practical orientation of students and lecturers is promoted through case studies and internships.
Activities (a.o.): Competence network: A joint competence network for value chain research and climate change adaptation will be established among Higher education institutions, government bodies, extension services and civil society organizations.
Revision of study curricula and development of training material
Training workshops
Staff and student exchange: Partnership among HEIs will be strengthened, and staff and students will be equipped with new tools: Problem based learning (PBL), participatory action research (PAR) and interdisciplinary approaches. Study project Horticultural Value Chains in Kenya: 14.-26.3.2015 (https://www.agrar.hu-berlin.de/en/institut-en/departments/daoe/gp-en/valuesec/documentation/karatina_stupro_photos)
Further information: https://www.agrar.hu-berlin.de/en/institut-en/departments/daoe/gp-en/valuesec/ |
Participants |
8 MA Students + teaching staff (HUB) 17 MA Students + teaching staff (KARU) 9 MA Students + teaching staff (UoC) |
Funding |
ValueSeC Network: co-financed by the ACP-EU Cooperation Programme in Higher Education (EDULINK II), a programme of the ACP Group of States with the financial assistance of the European Union. Additional funding from the International Strategy Office (HUB) and UoC |
Results |
Joint publication (Arbeitsberichte der HUB, Feb. 2016) |
HORTINLEA - Diversifying food systems. Horticultural Innovations and Learning for Improved Nutrition – Interdisciplinary Research Project. |
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Partner institutions |
HUB (Albrecht Daniel Thaer-Inst. of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences) UoN (Faculty of Agriculture/ Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection) In co-operation with the Leibniz Institute and KARU. |
Coordination |
Prof. Dr. Bokelmann (HUB) |
Duration and description |
2013 - 2018 HORTINLEA (Horticultural Innovation and Learning for Improved Nutrition and Livelihood in East Africa) is an interdisciplinary research project addressing food security in East Africa, particularly in Kenya. 19 East African and German universities and research institutes work collaboratively to produce and distribute knowledge in order to increase horticultural production and consumption, especially of African leafy indigenous vegetables. On the current website, the work of these institutes is reflected in the «Research Areas» or «Sub-Projects». The overall goal is to improve the livelihood and nutritional situation of the rural and urban poor. |
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Funding |
BMBF und BMZ |
Results |