Strengthening the links between industry and academia for a sustainable textile sector that promotes circular economy in Sub-Saharan Africa (METODIC)
The METODIC project aims to tackle environmental challenges and skill gaps in the textile industry across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda, where rapid sector growth has led to increased waste, pollution, and a shortage of expertise in sustainable practices.
As an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) initiative, METODIC brings together two EU universities (from Greece and Belgium), a Greek consultancy firm, and seven universities in East Africa focused on textile engineering and sustainability.
The project’s core goal is to strengthen African universities’ capacity to promote sustainability and circular economy in textiles. It emphasizes academia-industry collaboration, digitalization, and internationalization.
Key outputs include:
- A new blended Bachelor’s course on sustainable and circular textile business models.
- Collaboration Centers at African universities to boost practical training and industry engagement.
- Enhanced mobility and international links to align education with global sustainability goals.
Specific objectives:
- Enhance HEI students’ knowledge on sustainability and circular economy
METODIC will introduce a blended learning course to provide students with the necessary knowledge on sustainability and circular economy practices in the textile industry. - Establish lasting cooperation schemes between HEIs and the business sector
The project will develop collaboration roadmaps and facilitate internships and workshops, strengthening partnerships between universities and industry stakeholders. - Promoting internationalization of African HEIs
METODIC will introduce joint courses, interinstitutional mobility schemes, and international job shadowing opportunities to connect African HEIs with global best practices.
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