Bahir Dar University Convenes High-Level Dialogue on Africa’s Knowledge Future
23 Oct, 2026
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia | 23/10/2026
Bahir Dar University (BDU), in collaboration with the Tana Forum Secretariat, has convened a high-level dialogue bringing together university leaders and other stakeholders to discuss the role of African universities in shaping the continent’s future.
The event opened with welcoming remarks by Dr. Manendante Mulugeta, Director of External Relations and Partnerships at Bahir Dar University. In his remarks, Dr. Manendante emphasized that African universities should be at the forefront of advancing peace and driving the continent’s development.
The gathering provides a platform for university leaders and participants to exchange perspectives on strengthening African universities as producers of knowledge, research, and innovative solutions to the continent’s challenges.