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Workshop Recap: Project Work in Conflict-Affected Countries

On 22 November 2025, OeAD hosted the workshop ‘Project Work in Conflict-Affected Contexts’ as part of the 9th Austrian Development Conference in Innsbruck, Austria. Caroline Paparu and Hafte Tesfay shared insights from their project work in Uganda and Ethiopia that were followed by interactive discussions. Overall, the workshop underscored that successful cooperation in conflict-affected contexts requires flexibility, ethical sensitivity, transparent communication, and long-term, trust-based partnerships rooted in local realities.

7 min lesen · 01. Dezember 2025
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Summer Course at Université Nazi BONI explores innovations in animal breeding and genetics

In July 2025, Université Nazi BONI (UNB) in Burkina Faso hosted an international summer course titled 'Animal Breeding and Genetics: New Approaches in Europe and Africa‘, financed through the LoCaBreed2.0 project. The course aimed to strengthen local capacities in animal breeding research and practice, while also highlighting the urgent need for sustainable genetic improvement that is tailored to local contexts.

2 min lesen · 22. September 2025
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Melsew Amsalu Wubneh presents research at summer school in Kiel, Germany

The 2025 SWAMP summer school and workshop took place in Kiel, Germany, from August 5 to 14 in a hybrid form.

2 min lesen · 19. September 2025
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APPEAR scholars and alumni strengthen research networks for aquatic ecology

In May 2025, the FRESH NET workshop at BOKU University in Vienna brought together 40 representatives from over 15 institutions in Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya and Austria to establish partnerships for the sustainable management of Uganda's freshwater ecosystems. APPEAR scholars and alumni played an important role in leading sessions, presenting research and shaping new joint initiatives aimed at strengthening collaboration, academic networks and leadership in aquatic ecology across East Africa.

3 min lesen · 19. September 2025
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From Global Expert to Local Champion: Paul T. Yillia’s Energy Ecosystem Vision for Sierra Leone

Dr. Paul Yillia is turning global experience into local impact—electrifying rural clinics, powering sustainable businesses, and building strong ecosystems for decentralized energy in Sierra Leone. Through TENN and national leadership roles, he’s driving climate-smart innovation at the energy–livelihood–healthcare nexus.

2 min lesen · 01. September 2025
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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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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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Skills for Green and Just Transitions

The conference, titled “Skills for Green and Just Transitions – Potential and Challenges with a Focus on Africa and South-Eastern Europe”, was held on 18 October 2024, at ÖFSE in Vienna, Austria. It brought together experts from the Global South and North to exchange knowledge and experiences on greening skills and fostering sustainable development.

3 min lesen · 18. Dezember 2024
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Hafte Tesfay: Advancing Sustainable Agroforestry Research in Ethiopia

At the Tropentag 2024 he presented one of his research papers entitled ‘’Enhancing landscape connectivity through agroforests: The case of Gedeo’s agroforests in Ethiopia’’.

2 min lesen · 24. November 2024
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Leah Mwaisango Kalemela - Completion of doctoral studies at the University of Vienna

Leah Mwaisango Kalemela has defended her PhD on “Life Experiences of Children Living in Child-headed Households in Tanzania” at the University of Vienna in March 2024.

4 min lesen · 07. Oktober 2024
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Alumni Portrait of Tekeba Nega: Bridging Cultures and Improving Nutrition in Ethiopia

Tekeba Nega currently works as a dairy and poultry value chain consultant for SNV, a Dutch NGO in Ethiopia. He completed his PhD at BOKU University with an APPEAR scholarship.

4 min lesen · 25. Juli 2024
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Tizita Gebremariam completes her PhD at the University of Vienna

Tizita Gebremariam defended her PhD at the University of Vienna in April 2024

3 min lesen · 24. Juni 2024