Assosa University President, Dr. Yared Mulu, held a constructive discussion with Dr. Huub L.M. Mudde, Deputy Director of the Expert Center on Emerging Economies at Masstricht University, Netherlands. Earlier in the day, Dr. Huub had conducted a training session for Assosa University staff, which set the stage for deeper dialogue on long-term collaboration.
Dr. Yared expressed his appreciation for Dr. Huub’s willingness to volunteer his expertise and partner with Assosa University. He emphasized the university’s unique position as the only higher education institution in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, strategically located at the border of Sudan and recognized as the founding site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). He highlighted the region’s abundant mining resources and stressed the importance of forging international partnerships to address pressing community challenges and foster sustainable development.
The President further explained that Assosa University is preparing a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Roadmap to systematically identify and align the interests of all stakeholders. Upon completion, the university seeks support in delivering short-term training programs focused on entrepreneurship and mining safety—critical areas for regional growth and risk management.
Dr. Huub, in turn, expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with Assosa University. He underscored the importance of trust and communication as the foundation of successful partnerships.
He assured Dr. Yared that Maastricht University would work alongside Assosa University to strengthen stakeholder engagement within a legal and institutional framework, tailored to the opportunities and realities of the region.
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