AVU Multinational Project II: A collaborative approach to implementing an eLearning project in 21 countries
Abstract
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is currently implementing its Multinational
Project II across borders and language barriers in 21 countries and 27 universities. Funded by the
African Development Bank, the new project builds on the success of a first phase that was
implemented in 10 countries and 12 universities. The Multinational project II has the following
activities: installation/ upgrading of open distance and eLearning centres; review/development
and delivery of 3 ICT integrated programs, teacher education, computer science and Peace and
conflict resolution; open educational resources; training of training on eLearning skills; research
& development with a focus on mobile learning; gender mainstreaming; technical advice on
distance and eLearning policies and strategies.
This paper shares the success of the first phase of the project (2005-2011), the lessons learnt, and
the collaborative approach and methodology used in the second phase to be implemented
between 2012 and 2016.