
Stakeholder Consultation Seminar for the Development of Somali National University (SNU) Teacher Education Curriculum/Program (29 March 2022)
The consultation seminar was held so as to spur discussions on potential, current and previous contributions towards teacher education in Somalia. The seminar brought together higher education partners and non-governmental organizations in an attempt to forge a way ahead that would lead to better and sustainable partnerships, cooperation and projects in strengthening Somalia’s higher education sector with particular emphasis on teacher education. The seminar also facilitated discussions on improving and maintaining current partnerships while deliberating on future projects.
Objectives of the Seminar
The chief goal of the seminar was to bring together different stakeholders, actors and partners in the education sector so as to facilitate information sharing, exchange of expertise, and to provide impetus for future collaboration and cooperation among partners and actors in the field. The specific objectives of the seminar were to:
- Exchange experiences and ideas with different stakeholders and actors to develop and improve SNU’s teacher education curriculum/program.
- Discuss the goals, expectations and needs sought by the concerned parties.
- Create common expectations and find a sound basis for collaboration in the future projects between the different stakeholders.
- Increase efforts towards continuation of the development efforts at SNU and strengthen cooperation between SNU and UH.
Date and Venue of the Seminar
The seminar was held on 29th March 2022 online via Zoom. Participants of the seminar logged on from Finland, Somalia, and Kenya.
Organizing Team and Attended Stakeholders
The seminar was co-organized by the University of Helsinki and GINT. The main stakeholders who attended the seminar included but were not limited to:
- Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE)
- Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL)
- University of Helsinki (UH), Faculty of Educational Sciences
- Somali National University (SNU), Faculty of Education
- Other higher education institutions in Somalia (Mogadishu University, east Africa University and University of Somalia (UNISO))
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- FCA
- Somali diaspora experts (Suomen Somaliliitto)