A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on May 13, 2025, at the St. Mary’s University Syndicate Room, marking a strategic partnership between St. Mary’s University and leading outsourcing and digital service providers R&D Entrepreneurship & Outsourcing Center PLC (R&D Group), MODETH OUTSOURCE P.L.C (MMCY Tech), Eziti Information Service PLC (Africa 118), and IE Network Solutions. This collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry by aligning university programs with the evolving needs of Ethiopia’s business process outsourcing (BPO) and digital sectors, enhancing students’ employability and fostering innovation. Through curriculum enhancements, industry certifications, and practical training modules, graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills for seamless workforce integration.
The agreement also facilitates internships, externships, and job placements, ensuring hands-on experience while supporting faculty professional development through Training of Trainers (ToT) initiatives. Joint research projects, knowledge-sharing events, and innovation-driven collaborations will further strengthen academia-industry relations. Additionally, a governance framework will be established to oversee implementation and ensure alignment with national and global priorities, including Ethiopia’s digital transformation agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The MoU was signed by Wondwosen Tamrat (PhD) on behalf of St. Mary’s University, along with Meaza Birhane, Project Manager at MMCY Tech Plc; Bereket Abayneh, Project Manager at Africa 118; Winta Ekubay, Project Manager at IE Network Solutions Plc; and Abel Desta Belai, Project Manager at R&D Group Plc.
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