As Africa strives to address socio-economic challenges and achieve sustainable growth, the transformation of the continent’s higher education institutions (HEIs) to drive innovation, address sustainable development goals (SDGs), and empower future generations becomes increasingly critical.
The current challenges in higher education in Africa underscore the urgent need for comprehensive reforms and innovative approaches across the continent. The integration of innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance curriculum relevance; investment in research infrastructure; establishment of collaborative research networks; harnessing of digital technologies, particularly the expansion of e-learning platforms and incorporation of ICT in teaching and learning; introduction of industry-driven curriculum to strengthen university-industry linkages; and the establishment of technology transfer offices and business incubation hubs within HEIs are some of the known strategies that act as catalysts for higher education to drive innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development in Africa
