On Thursday, Jendouba University and Tunisia's Civil Solidarity Organization, Solidarité Civique Tunisie, signed a strategic partnership agreement. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the academic community and civil society components, supporting initiatives with developmental and social dimensions. The agreement was signed by the organization's president, Ahmed Qlay, and Jendouba University's president, Professor Hisham Al-Sabai.
The partnership is part of establishing a new cooperation that utilizes academic potential and youthful energies to serve local and regional development. The agreement seeks to enhance access to economic and social rights, support community and environmental initiatives, and revitalize university life. It also aims to instill a culture of participation and civic engagement among students.
The agreement will enable the development of joint initiatives combining academic expertise and civil work. This will help transform university resources and competencies into a support for local projects and initiatives, particularly in the four regions covered by Jendouba University. These regions include Jendouba, Al-Kaf, Siliana, and Bajah.
This step aligns with the trend of enhancing partnerships between universities and civil society components. It aims to find new mechanisms to link academic knowledge and research to the developmental and social needs of society. The partnership is expected to translate into joint programs and initiatives in the coming phase.
These initiatives will enhance student and youth participation in public life, supporting projects related to local development, environmental protection, and economic and social rights. Jendouba University covers a network of 15 higher education institutions distributed across four governorates, providing a broad geographical area for working on related initiatives.
The partnership is expected to strengthen the role of universities in supporting local development and social initiatives. It will also promote a culture of civic engagement and community participation among students. The agreement is a significant step towards fostering cooperation between academic institutions and civil society organizations in Tunisia.
The strategic partnership between Jendouba University and the Civil Solidarity Organization is a positive development in Tunisia's education and social sectors. It highlights the importance of collaboration between academic institutions and civil society in promoting development and social initiatives.
Key points
- The partnership aims to enhance access to economic and social rights and support community and environmental initiatives.
- The agreement will enable the development of joint initiatives combining academic expertise and civil work.
- The partnership covers a broad geographical area, with Jendouba University's 15 institutions distributed across four governorates.
