THE BRIDGES Project
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Research project
THE BRIDGES Project
TVET and Higher Education for Boosting Road Infrastructure Development and Growth of Energy Services in Somalia and Somaliland
Duration
July 2017 - May 2020
Partners
Technology, Innovation & Society
Project Manager
This project aims to support the Government of Somalia/Somaliland to enhance inclusive economic growth and reduce poverty by assisting in skill development for two key infrastructure sectors: road construction and energy services. In order to meet growing demand for skilled people in these sectors, the project upgrades the quality of education in vocational training institutes and universities and makes them more market responsive. The role of TU/e lies in university curriculum development and staff training in electrical engineering and renewable energy services and outfitting of lab facilities.
Project Related Publications
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[### Complexity of North-South Technology Transfer: Lessons from a Renewable Energy Project in Frontier Markets
8th International Conference on Sustainable Development
(2020)
H. Romijn,Aziiz Sutrisno,Patrick van Schijndel](https://research.tue.nl/nl/publications/42e5da5a-352a-44ec-a4aa-8d72000d356c)
Researchers involved in this project
[Full Professor \ (Part-time)
Sjef Cobben](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/sjef-cobben)
Collaborative Partners
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- CARE Netherlands
- CARE Nairobi
- CARE Somalia
Project Related Publications
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[### Complexity of North-South Technology Transfer: Lessons from a Renewable Energy Project in Frontier Markets
8th International Conference on Sustainable Development
(2020)
H. Romijn,Aziiz Sutrisno,Patrick van Schijndel](https://research.tue.nl/nl/publications/42e5da5a-352a-44ec-a4aa-8d72000d356c)