Partners and alumni invited to a networking event at the home of the German Ambassador by the German Embassy in Nairobi and the DAAD Regional Office in Nairobi
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Beate Schindler-Kovats, director of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) office in Nairobi, noted in her opening remarks that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the DAAD office in Nairobi.
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She thanked DAAD alumni, partners from universities and ministries, as well as local and international organizations, for their continuous and long-standing commitment to DAAD and for their cooperation and support of DAAD’s regional and worldwide programs and projects.
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For the nearly one hundred guests, including many alumni and university representatives from across the country and Tanzania, it was a great opportunity to exchange ideas, make new contacts, and network.
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The DAAD supports academic exchange in both directions, has a large network of more than 10,000 registered alumni in the area, and pays for university partnerships and centers of excellence in East Africa.
It was a great way to start the new year, which is sure to be full of more exciting meetings and events related to academic relations between Germany and East Africa.