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Final Report: Strengthening Agroecology Education, Research, and Practice in Rwenzori Region, Uganda

The AER-Phase II project set out to transform agroecology education and practice in Western Uganda by bridging academia, research, and farming communities. Through a participatory, multi-stakeholder approach, the project strengthened the MSc Agroecology programme at Mountains of the Moon University, enhanced action-oriented research, and empowered farmers as co-creators of knowledge.

3 min read · 29. December 2025
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Yekunoamlak Alemu: Green Skills for TVET Trainers in Ethiopian Polytechnics

Yekunoamlak Alemu is an OeAD alumnus, a senior staff member at Addis Ababa University, and a visiting scholar at the University of Klagenfurt. He was successful in the latest APPEAR Call and, since March 2025, has been implementing the project "Capacity Development of Trainers on Greening TVET in the Polytechnic Colleges of Ethiopia".

4 min read · 22. December 2025
© Elke Stinnig

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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 read · 01. December 2025
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Agroforestry Systems and Multipurpose Trees in Southern and Southwestern Ethiopia

Abera Tilahun Abdi studies how agroforestry and multipurpose tree species enhance climate resilience and biodiversity in southern and southwestern Ethiopia.

3 min read · 27. November 2025
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KI–WATER project activities strengthen the collaboration of Kabale University and BOKU University

Kabale University and the Institute for Hydrology and Water Management at BOKU University have deepened their collaboration through a series of activities under the KI–WATER Project – Building Regional Capacities in Integrated Water Resources Management in the Kigezi Highlands. From 16 to 19 September 2025, the partners carried out joint meetings, field visits, and training sessions aimed at strengthening research, teaching, and community engagement for sustainable water management in Uganda’s Kigezi region.

2 min read · 14. October 2025
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Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting

On 7 July 2025, the Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting took place at Yerevan State University. The event brought together project partners and stakeholders from various academic fields to strengthen bilateral cooperation, share best practices and explore new opportunities for collaboration. With project presentations and panel discussions, the meeting provided a vibrant platform for dialogue, exchange and future cooperation.

12 min read · 08. October 2025
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Mountains of the Moon University celebrates successful closure of the Agroecology Rwenzori Project

Mountains of the Moon University hosted a colourful dinner to mark the close of the the APPEAR project AER Phase II, celebrating its achievements in advancing agroecology education, research, and community transformation across the Rwenzori region.

2 min read · 30. September 2025
© Tamirat Atalay

Appear Development Research

Strengthening Agroforestry Education and Practices in Ethiopia | First annual report

The LINK project is advancing agroforestry education and sustainable livelihoods in Ethiopia. From stakeholder engagement to academic publications, its first year has laid the groundwork for long-term impact.

2 min read · 29. September 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 read · 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 read · 19. September 2025
© Gerald Kwikiriza

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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 read · 19. September 2025
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Report on the kick-off meeting of REVITAL-MU-ADU

In July 2025, Mekelle University, in partnership with Adigrat University and international collaborators, inaugurated the REVITAL-MU-ADU Project under the theme “Revitalizing Mekelle and Adigrat Universities’ Academic Capacity Post-Conflict: Introducing Peri-Urban Agroforestry for Climate Resilience, Forest Restoration, and Women’s Livelihood Enhancement.”

2 min read · 18. September 2025

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