Mogadishu University as an active partner in the Renewable Energy Advancement for Inclusive Development (READ) project, an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) initiative was part of organizing the kickoff meeting of the READ Project. The event, held from January 12–14, 2026, marked the official launch of this pivotal project aimed at advancing renewable energy solutions for inclusive development across Sub-Saharan Africa.
This project is implemented by consortium of 8 universities from Somalia, Tanzania, Malawi, Türkiye and Italy.
The Vice President of Relations and Development, along with the Director and Deputy Director of International Cooperation and Projects team at Mogadishu University, were present at the event to represent the university’s commitment to the project. The Vice President of Relations and Development, in a stirring opening speech, emphasized the critical role of higher education institutions in fostering sustainable energy solutions and fostering international cooperation.
During the meeting, the team from the International Cooperation and Projects department at Mogadishu University presented their contributions to the project. Their presentations focused on the university’s role in the collaboration and outlined specific project deliverables and their intended outcomes. The overall goal of the project is to enhance the capacity of partner universities to develop and implement innovative, renewable energy solutions that will positively impact communities across the region.
The kick-off meeting included a series of presentations from various partners of the project, with each institution sharing insights and best practices for managing EU-funded projects, such as the Erasmus+ initiative.
Mogadishu University is excited to be a part of this groundbreaking initiative, which is set to create lasting impacts on the energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, while also empowering local communities through education, training, and capacity building in renewable energy technologies.
Stay tuned for more updates on the READ project as we work alongside our international partners to drive sustainable energy solutions for the future.
