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APPEAR

Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and
Research for Development

The overall objective of APPEAR is to strengthen the scientific foundation and institutional capacities in higher education, research and management in the partner countries through academic partnerships with Austrian higher education institutions and master’s and PhD scholarships. Furthermore, APPEAR aims at increasing the commitment to international cooperation and development at Austrian higher education institutions.

APPEAR is a programme of the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) with the aim to realise its strategy for support of higher education and research for development on an academic institutional level.

Highlights

Current Projects

A detailed description of all current projects including updates with regard to their recent activities such as publications, conference participations, events, etc.

Reporting

This section covers all the necessary information and guidelines for reporting of Academic, Advanced Academic and Extended Impact Partnerships.

APPEAR Map

The appear.map is a visualization tool that shows projects, scholars and alumni affiliated with APPEAR.

News

Ambassador and Vice Chancellor greeting each other

Vergangene Veranstaltungen

Ugandan-Austrian University Cooperation - Information and Networking Meeting

The networking meeting on 16 January 2025 at Kyambogo University in Uganda marked a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Ugandan and Austrian universities. The event began with the national anthems of Uganda, Austria, East Africa, and Kyambogo University, setting the tone for an inspiring gathering. Among the distinguished guests were Dr. Simone Knapp, the Austrian Ambassador to Uganda, and Dr. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya, Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University. The meeting brought together around 80 scholars, alumni, and staff from various Ugandan institutions.

16 min lesen · 21. März 2025

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Alumni

Showcasing Nepal’s Forestry Restoration Efforts on a Global Stage

Representing Nepal, our former scholar Dr. Sony Baral, Associate Professor at the Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University presented her groundbreaking research on the “Economic Viability of Leasehold Forestry Restoration Programme in Nepal: A Benefit-Cost Analysis”.

3 min lesen · 20. März 2025
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activities of scholarship holders Stipendium Forscher/innen

Simegn Kassa Alamirew completed PhD at BOKU University

Simegn Kassa Alamirew, a distinguished lecturer at Bahir Dar University, has dedicated over a decade to academia, specializing in social anthropology. In December 2024, she completed her PhD research on “Dietary Behaviour of Women of Reproductive Age in Ethiopia: Socio-Cultural Factors and Care for Women“ at Institute of Development Research, BOKU, under the supervision of Prof. Stefanie Lemke and funded by APPEAR.

5 min lesen · 20. März 2025
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Entwicklungsforschung

Strengthening Biosecurity in Armenia: Highlights from the ArmBioClimate Team's Visit to Vienna

A recent visit by the Armenian project team to Vienna enhanced scientific exchange, highlighted notable contributions at a major conference, and fostered collaborative planning and skill development

3 min lesen · 11. Februar 2025
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activities of scholarship holders Scholars Entwicklungsforschung

Municipal Solid Waste Management in Uganda

Francis Okori presents research at the ISWA World Congress.

2 min lesen · 03. Jänner 2025
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activities of scholarship holders Scholars Entwicklungsforschung

The nexus between urbanisation and housing in Ethiopia

Moges Wubet Shita researches housing, livelihoods, and land use in Ethiopia’s rapidly expanding cities.

3 min lesen · 03. Jänner 2025
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activities of scholarship holders

APPEAR in practice report - Sustainable future for the Vjosa River in Albania

On 4 December the project team of APPEAR Project VjoSusDev presented their research activities on Europe's "last free-flowing river" at OeAD.

4 min lesen · 17. Dezember 2024