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PLEDGE

Proliferation of Local Expertise in Development of Green-Growth Economy

An Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) project coordinated by Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), driving systemic education reform for a sustainable future.

The Challenge

Uganda's higher education and agricultural systems face critical gaps, including limited practical training, weak industry linkages, and skills mismatches. These factors constrain graduate employability and sector productivity, while priority value chains face increasing climate pressures.

The Transformation

PLEDGE transforms higher education into a practice-oriented, industry-driven system. By promoting work-based learning, dual education approaches, and structured collaboration, we ensure graduates are equipped with relevant, future-ready skills.

Focusing on Priority Green-Growth Value Chains

Coffee Horticulture Tourism

Project Pillars & Deliverables

Skills

Integrating green competencies, innovation, and entrepreneurship into higher education structures.

Competence

Developing teacher capacity in competency-based methodologies (CBET) and practical training.

Opportunity

Establishing university-industry councils to bridge the gap between academia and the market.

Impact

Aligning with National Vision 2040 and NDP IV to build a knowledge-driven, resilient economy.

The PLEDGE Consortium

A robust partnership uniting Ugandan higher education institutions, TVET institutions, national policy bodies (including the National Council for Higher Education and relevant ministries), and European partners specializing in agricultural management and green skills development.

PLEDGE Project Consortium Partners

Lead Project Coordinator

Mountains of the Moon University (Uganda)
Project coordination and overall leadership

European Partners

HSWT (Germany)
WP2: Agricultural sustainability & placements
Ghent University
WP1: Green competence framework
WEBIN (Serbia/Europe)
WP5: Dissemination & entrepreneurship training
University of Niš
WP3: Teacher training & sustainability education

Uganda Higher Education Institutions

Uganda Martyrs University
WP1: Greening sectoral skills
Bukalasa Agricultural College
WP5: Impact & agricultural training
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MIST (Lira)
WP2 & WP3: Community-based training

Government & Regulatory Bodies

NCHE
Quality assurance & project management (WP4)
Ministry of Education & Sports
CBET policy & training support
MAAIF
Agricultural policy & value chain coordination

Private Sector Partner

BIOSYNTEC Uganda SMC Ltd
Horticulture industry partner (avocado production & processing)

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