Africazine:
Benghazi University is forging a strategic partnership to tackle pressing societal issues in Libya.
Dr. Ezz El-Din El-Darsi, President of Benghazi University, met with Mohammed El-Majbri, Executive Director of the Khalifa International Humanitarian Foundation. They discussed a partnership focused on scientific research and humanitarian efforts, launching a research program aimed at students from the Faculties of Economics and Social Sciences to study poverty and fragility in Libya.
Strategic Partnership for Humanitarian Development
The collaboration between Benghazi University and the Khalifa International Humanitarian Foundation aims to connect both institutions effectively. The research program will utilize precise scientific frameworks and field methodologies to produce actionable knowledge that addresses critical issues in Libya.
El-Majbri emphasized the foundation’s commitment to adopting practical solutions derived from the research. These solutions will be transformed into development projects aimed at improving the living conditions of targeted groups within Libya.
Key Research Initiatives and Educational Opportunities
The meeting also highlighted an ambitious initiative to attract postgraduate students from British universities to Benghazi University. These students will participate in the foundation’s field and research programs, enriching their academic experience while contributing to local development efforts.
Continued coordination and consultative visits between the two institutions are planned as part of a comprehensive action plan. This plan aims to integrate constructive proposals into a national framework that supports education and scientific research development.
Next Steps for Collaboration
- Launch of the research program focusing on poverty and fragility.
- Attracting postgraduate students from British universities.
- Continued coordination and consultative visits between institutions.
Benghazi University and the Khalifa Foundation are committed to improving Libya’s societal challenges through education and research.
