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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

APPEAR representatives visit Agroecology project in Uganda’s Rwenzori Region

In January 2025, the APPEAR Office visited the region to strengthen collaboration with universities, farming communities, and cooperatives. The team met with the leadership of Mountains of the Moon University, acknowledging the university’s support and the dedicated efforts of the project team. They also visited Uganda Martyrs University, the Youth United Farmers Group, recognized for its proactive approach to sustainable agriculture, and the Kaghema Aghetereana Cooperative Society, a self reliant organization producing certified organic cocoa.

8 min read · 22. April 2025

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4th Annual Report: Navigating Crisis through Cooperation - APPEAR’s Academic Partnerships in Action

Despite a turbulent global and political environment, key activities in the fourth year of the APPEAR Programme included the final APPEAR selection board meeting, the start of the APPEAR project external evaluation, support and monitoring of ongoing projects, and engagement in various outreach events.

14 min read · 15. April 2025
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Development Research

APPEAR in practice 20 | Strengthening Organic Agriculture in Armenia

Join us on 24 April 2025 at OeAD for an insightful event as we present the outcomes of the Strengthening Organic Agriculture in Armenia project. We will share the results of the APPEAR partnership, delve into the challenges facing Armenia’s organic sector, reflect on the collaboration between Austrian and Armenian institutions, and discuss to the future of organic farming education, research, and outreach in Armenia.

5 min read · 09. April 2025
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SOAA Project - Advancing Organic Agriculture in Armenia

The SOAA team is pleased to share updates on project progress, highlighting key developments in strengthening organic agriculture in Armenia. The Rector of ANAU visited BOKU University in Vienna, reconnecting with partners, exploring their experimental station, and reinforcing institutional ties. A training on education quality standards brought BOKU’s expertise to ANAU. At Chir’s House, a unique workshop combined an excursion and a sujukh-making master class, offering full immersion into Armenia’s organic and traditional food culture. Through global partnerships, hands-on learning, and knowledge exchange, SOAA continues to foster a more sustainable and innovative agricultural sector.

3 min read · 09. April 2025
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activities of scholarship holders

Investigating Microplastics in Lake Victoria, Uganda

Timothy Omara, an APPEAR scholar and PhD candidate at BOKU University, presented his research on microplastic pollution in Uganda’s Lake Victoria at the ANAKON conference in March 2025. As part of the APPEAR-funded ECSDevelop project, his study investigates the sources, seasonal variations, and removal of microplastics, contributing valuable insights into environmental sustainability.

3 min read · 08. April 2025
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Strengthening Biocontrol and Climate Resilience: A Partnership Between BOKU and YSU

As part of the ArmBioClimate project, Dr. Gábor Mészáros from BOKU University visited Yerevan State University (YSU) to enhance academic collaborations, provide specialized training in R programming, and contribute to curriculum development. His visit fostered key discussions on gender integration, institutional partnerships, and the advancement of biocontrol research in the face of climate change.

2 min read · 08. April 2025
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Ö1 Reportage zu APPEAR Projekt am Vjosa Fluss in Albanien

In der Reportage erklären am APPEAR Projekt beteiligte Forschende ausführlich die Bedeutung ihrer Forschung am Vjosa Fluss

2 min read · 27. March 2025