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BREEDTECK PROJECT:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n\u00a0<\/strong>Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Education and Research through Partnership Program in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe for Agricultural Transformation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\nPartner Institutions:<\/strong> Kenya, Ethiopia, Palestine, Italy, Sweden, Serbia<\/p>\nProject Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Lead Institution:<\/strong> Egerton University, Kenya<\/li>\n
- Co-Principal Investigator (OBU):<\/strong> Amin Mohammed<\/li>\n
- Project Members (OBU):<\/strong> Sultan Usman, Leyila Nasir, Mulat Aydagnuhm, Abdela Usmael<\/li>\n
- Project Duration:<\/strong> 1 March 2024 \u2013 28 February 2027<\/li>\n
- Total Budget:<\/strong> \u20ac787,575<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Second Project Management Meeting \u2013 November 17\u201319, 2024 (Haramaya
\nUniversity, Ethiopia)
\nThe Second International Project Management Meeting was hosted by Haramaya
\nUniversity with support from Oda Bultum University. Representatives from all partner
\ninstitutions including Kenya, Ethiopia, Palestine, Italy, Sweden, and Serbia participated..
\nDr. Amin Mohammed (Co-Principal Investigator, OBU) presented a pilot research project,
\nwhile Prof. Muktar Mohammed (President, OBU) emphasized the importance of
\npartnership and innovation in advancing food security and sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n
Overall Goal<\/strong><\/p>\nThe overall goal of the Project is to enhance the quality, relevance, and impact of higher education in plant breeding and biotechnology through curriculum modernization, research infrastructure development, capacity building, and cross-regional partnerships that advance agricultural productivity and innovation.<\/p>\n
Specific Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\nTo achieve its mission and vision, the BREEDTECH Project has set the following specific objectives:<\/p>\n
\n- Curriculum Development and Review<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To review, update, and harmonize curricula in plant breeding and biotechnology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to align with international standards and emerging technological advancements.<\/p>\n
\n- Strengthening Research Infrastructure:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To upgrade biotechnology and plant breeding laboratories by providing modern equipment and establishing BREEDTECH incubators to support innovation and practical learning.<\/p>\n
\n- Capacity Building and Training<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To build technical and academic competence of faculty, researchers, and students through mobility programs, specialized training, and collaborative mentorship with partner institutions in Europe.<\/p>\n
\n- Collaborative Research and Supervision<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To promote joint research projects and co-supervision of postgraduate theses between African, Middle Eastern, and European universities, enhancing research quality and relevance.<\/p>\n
\n- Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To organize workshops, seminars, and dissemination events to share experiences, best practices, and innovations in plant breeding and biotechnology.<\/p>\n
\n- Partnership and Networking:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To foster sustainable partnerships between higher education institutions, research centers, and industries to enhance the application of biotechnological innovations for agricultural transformation.<\/p>\n
\n- Contribution to Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To contribute towards achieving regional and global food security, climate resilience, and socio-economic development through improved plant breeding capacity and knowledge exchange.<\/p>\n
Summary of BREEDTECH Project Events <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Project Kick-off Meeting \u2013 April 2024 (Egerton University, Kenya)<\/strong>
\nThe first official activity of the BREEDTECH Project was the Kick-off Meeting<\/em> held at Egerton University<\/strong>, Kenya, in April 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThis inaugural event marked the launch of the three-year Erasmus+<\/strong>\u2013funded initiative, bringing together project partners from Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The meeting outlined project objectives, work packages, and implementation strategies aimed at strengthening education and research in plant breeding and biotechnology.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/obu.edu.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot_28-10-2025_141257_-1.jpeg\")
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\n- Internal Curriculum Review Workshop \u2013 October 2024 (Oda Bultum University, Ethiopia)<\/strong>
\nOda Bultum University conducted an Internal Curriculum Review Workshop<\/strong> for launching the MSc Program in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology<\/strong> under the College of Agriculture. The workshop was funded by the BREEDTECH Project and aimed at developing a modern, responsive curriculum aligned with contemporary needs in plant breeding and biotechnology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>
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\n- External Curriculum Review Workshop \u2013 November 1, 2024 (Oda Bultum University, Ethiopia)<\/strong>
\nFollowing the internal review, Oda Bultum University<\/strong>, in collaboration with the BREEDTECH Project<\/strong>, held an External Curriculum Review Workshop<\/strong> for the MSc in Plant Breeding and Biotechnogy program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe event brought together national and international scholars and experts from various universities and research centers. The curriculum was presented by Dr. Meseret Elias<\/strong> and critically reviewed by external experts including Prof. Wasu Mohammed (Haramaya University)<\/strong>, Dr. Mulusaw Fikire (Purdue University, USA)<\/strong>, and Dr. Gemechu (Holeta Agricultural Research Center)<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFor further enrichment of the curriculum, general discussion was led by Amin Mohammed (PhD), Ahmedin Abdurehman (PhD) and Mr. Belay Dinsa, and constructive comments, suggestions and questions have been raised by professional participants and feedbacks have also been reflected by curriculum developers.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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BREEDTECK PROJECT:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n\u00a0<\/strong>Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Education and Research through Partnership Program in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe for Agricultural Transformation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\nPartner Institutions:<\/strong> Kenya, Ethiopia, Palestine, Italy, Sweden, Serbia<\/p>\nProject Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Lead Institution:<\/strong> Egerton University, Kenya<\/li>\n
- Co-Principal Investigator (OBU):<\/strong> Amin Mohammed<\/li>\n
- Project Members (OBU):<\/strong> Sultan Usman, Leyila Nasir, Mulat Aydagnuhm, Abdela Usmael<\/li>\n
- Project Duration:<\/strong> 1 March 2024 \u2013 28 February 2027<\/li>\n
- Total Budget:<\/strong> \u20ac787,575<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Second Project Management Meeting \u2013 November 17\u201319, 2024 (Haramaya
\nUniversity, Ethiopia)
\nThe Second International Project Management Meeting was hosted by Haramaya
\nUniversity with support from Oda Bultum University. Representatives from all partner
\ninstitutions including Kenya, Ethiopia, Palestine, Italy, Sweden, and Serbia participated..
\nDr. Amin Mohammed (Co-Principal Investigator, OBU) presented a pilot research project,
\nwhile Prof. Muktar Mohammed (President, OBU) emphasized the importance of
\npartnership and innovation in advancing food security and sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n
Overall Goal<\/strong><\/p>\nThe overall goal of the Project is to enhance the quality, relevance, and impact of higher education in plant breeding and biotechnology through curriculum modernization, research infrastructure development, capacity building, and cross-regional partnerships that advance agricultural productivity and innovation.<\/p>\n
Specific Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\nTo achieve its mission and vision, the BREEDTECH Project has set the following specific objectives:<\/p>\n
\n- Curriculum Development and Review<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To review, update, and harmonize curricula in plant breeding and biotechnology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to align with international standards and emerging technological advancements.<\/p>\n
\n- Strengthening Research Infrastructure:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To upgrade biotechnology and plant breeding laboratories by providing modern equipment and establishing BREEDTECH incubators to support innovation and practical learning.<\/p>\n
\n- Capacity Building and Training<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To build technical and academic competence of faculty, researchers, and students through mobility programs, specialized training, and collaborative mentorship with partner institutions in Europe.<\/p>\n
\n- Collaborative Research and Supervision<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To promote joint research projects and co-supervision of postgraduate theses between African, Middle Eastern, and European universities, enhancing research quality and relevance.<\/p>\n
\n- Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To organize workshops, seminars, and dissemination events to share experiences, best practices, and innovations in plant breeding and biotechnology.<\/p>\n
\n- Partnership and Networking:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To foster sustainable partnerships between higher education institutions, research centers, and industries to enhance the application of biotechnological innovations for agricultural transformation.<\/p>\n
\n- Contribution to Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To contribute towards achieving regional and global food security, climate resilience, and socio-economic development through improved plant breeding capacity and knowledge exchange.<\/p>\n
Summary of BREEDTECH Project Events <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Project Kick-off Meeting \u2013 April 2024 (Egerton University, Kenya)<\/strong>
\nThe first official activity of the BREEDTECH Project was the Kick-off Meeting<\/em> held at Egerton University<\/strong>, Kenya, in April 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThis inaugural event marked the launch of the three-year Erasmus+<\/strong>\u2013funded initiative, bringing together project partners from Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The meeting outlined project objectives, work packages, and implementation strategies aimed at strengthening education and research in plant breeding and biotechnology.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_raw_html]JTNDcCUzRUklMjBhbSUyMHJhdyUyMGh0bWwlMjBibG9jay4lM0NiciUyRiUzRUNsaWNrJTIwZWRpdCUyMGJ1dHRvbiUyMHRvJTIwY2hhbmdlJTIwdGhpcyUyMGh0bWwlM0MlMkZwJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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2.The Second International Project Management Meeting<\/strong> was hosted by Haramaya University<\/strong> with support from Oda Bultum University<\/strong>. Representatives from all partner institutions including Kenya, Ethiopia, Palestine, Italy, Sweden, and Serbia participated.. Dr. Amin Mohammed (Co-Principal Investigator, OBU) presented a pilot research project, while Prof. Muktar Mohammed (President, OBU) emphasized the importance of partnership and innovation in advancing food security and sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\thttps:\/\/breedtech.edu.ps\/<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n- Internal Curriculum Review Workshop \u2013 October 2024 (Oda Bultum University, Ethiopia)<\/strong>
\nOda Bultum University conducted an Internal Curriculum Review Workshop<\/strong> for launching the MSc Program in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology<\/strong> under the College of Agriculture. The workshop was funded by the BREEDTECH Project and aimed at developing a modern, responsive curriculum aligned with contemporary needs in plant breeding and biotechnology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>
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\n- External Curriculum Review Workshop \u2013 November 1, 2024 (Oda Bultum University, Ethiopia)<\/strong>
\nFollowing the internal review, Oda Bultum University<\/strong>, in collaboration with the BREEDTECH Project<\/strong>, held an External Curriculum Review Workshop<\/strong> for the MSc in Plant Breeding and Biotechnogy program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe event brought together national and international scholars and experts from various universities and research centers. The curriculum was presented by Dr. Meseret Elias<\/strong> and critically reviewed by external experts including Prof. Wasu Mohammed (Haramaya University)<\/strong>, Dr. Mulusaw Fikire (Purdue University, USA)<\/strong>, and Dr. Gemechu (Holeta Agricultural Research Center)<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFor further enrichment of the curriculum, general discussion was led by Amin Mohammed (PhD), Ahmedin Abdurehman (PhD) and Mr. Belay Dinsa, and constructive comments, suggestions and questions have been raised by professional participants and feedbacks have also been reflected by curriculum developers.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
\n\u00a0<\/strong>Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Education and Research through Partnership Program in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe for Agricultural Transformation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n
Partner Institutions:<\/strong> Kenya, Ethiopia, Palestine, Italy, Sweden, Serbia<\/p>\n Project Details<\/strong><\/p>\n Second Project Management Meeting \u2013 November 17\u201319, 2024 (Haramaya Overall Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n The overall goal of the Project is to enhance the quality, relevance, and impact of higher education in plant breeding and biotechnology through curriculum modernization, research infrastructure development, capacity building, and cross-regional partnerships that advance agricultural productivity and innovation.<\/p>\n Specific Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n To achieve its mission and vision, the BREEDTECH Project has set the following specific objectives:<\/p>\n To review, update, and harmonize curricula in plant breeding and biotechnology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to align with international standards and emerging technological advancements.<\/p>\n To upgrade biotechnology and plant breeding laboratories by providing modern equipment and establishing BREEDTECH incubators to support innovation and practical learning.<\/p>\n To build technical and academic competence of faculty, researchers, and students through mobility programs, specialized training, and collaborative mentorship with partner institutions in Europe.<\/p>\n To promote joint research projects and co-supervision of postgraduate theses between African, Middle Eastern, and European universities, enhancing research quality and relevance.<\/p>\n To organize workshops, seminars, and dissemination events to share experiences, best practices, and innovations in plant breeding and biotechnology.<\/p>\n To foster sustainable partnerships between higher education institutions, research centers, and industries to enhance the application of biotechnological innovations for agricultural transformation.<\/p>\n To contribute towards achieving regional and global food security, climate resilience, and socio-economic development through improved plant breeding capacity and knowledge exchange.<\/p>\n Summary of BREEDTECH Project Events <\/strong><\/p>\n This inaugural event marked the launch of the three-year Erasmus+<\/strong>\u2013funded initiative, bringing together project partners from Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The meeting outlined project objectives, work packages, and implementation strategies aimed at strengthening education and research in plant breeding and biotechnology.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <\/p>\n 2.The Second International Project Management Meeting<\/strong> was hosted by Haramaya University<\/strong> with support from Oda Bultum University<\/strong>. Representatives from all partner institutions including Kenya, Ethiopia, Palestine, Italy, Sweden, and Serbia participated.. Dr. Amin Mohammed (Co-Principal Investigator, OBU) presented a pilot research project, while Prof. Muktar Mohammed (President, OBU) emphasized the importance of partnership and innovation in advancing food security and sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column] <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <\/p>\n The event brought together national and international scholars and experts from various universities and research centers. The curriculum was presented by Dr. Meseret Elias<\/strong> and critically reviewed by external experts including Prof. Wasu Mohammed (Haramaya University)<\/strong>, Dr. Mulusaw Fikire (Purdue University, USA)<\/strong>, and Dr. Gemechu (Holeta Agricultural Research Center)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For further enrichment of the curriculum, general discussion was led by Amin Mohammed (PhD), Ahmedin Abdurehman (PhD) and Mr. Belay Dinsa, and constructive comments, suggestions and questions have been raised by professional participants and feedbacks have also been reflected by curriculum developers.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n
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\nThe Second International Project Management Meeting was hosted by Haramaya
\nUniversity with support from Oda Bultum University. Representatives from all partner
\ninstitutions including Kenya, Ethiopia, Palestine, Italy, Sweden, and Serbia participated..
\nDr. Amin Mohammed (Co-Principal Investigator, OBU) presented a pilot research project,
\nwhile Prof. Muktar Mohammed (President, OBU) emphasized the importance of
\npartnership and innovation in advancing food security and sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n\n
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\nOda Bultum University conducted an Internal Curriculum Review Workshop<\/strong> for launching the MSc Program in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology<\/strong> under the College of Agriculture. The workshop was funded by the BREEDTECH Project and aimed at developing a modern, responsive curriculum aligned with contemporary needs in plant breeding and biotechnology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n
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