Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between WASD and the University of Gezira includes various levels of collaborations on teaching and research. Under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor, the MOU is implemented directly with the the University of Gezira External Relations and International Cooperation Directorate (Dr. Ali Muddathir Ahmed, Acting Director). Both parties will endeavor to encourage, promote, and facilitate the research collaboration. Activities of collaborations may include the following:
Problems facing Sudan in achieving SDG4 (Prof. Ali Habour)
Sustainable development (SD) can be defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. In September 2015 the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development that include 17 SDG4. Building on the principal of leaving no one behind. The agenda emphasizes a holistic approach to achieving SD for all. Sustainable development goal no.4 in the education goal. It aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The goals are meant to be global but its left to the different countries to adapt their strategies, plans and polices to achieve the stated objectives of SDG4 at national level. Sudan like other development countries is faced with challenges which are global in character include poverty, un employment, climate change and conflicts. In this paper we will present and elaborate on these challenges facing Sudan In the field of higher education following 19 December revolution in planning for new era of higher education to achieve SDG4 objectives.