USP vice Chancellor Professor Rajesh Chandra is in India to discuss and finalise proposals with institutions for assistance in areas of curriculum alignment and forging strategic alliances with key universities in India.
The University of the South Pacific in April had signed an agreement with the Government of India which has provided a US$1 million grant to USP through the Asian development Bank.
The tripartite agreement between ADB, Government of India and USP had agreed that while some portion of the funds will be used by the ADB to engage consultants to undertake feasibility studies, the major portion of the grant will be used primarily for improving connectivity through conversion to iDirect technology for upgrading USPNet, curriculum alignment and conversation to e learning, and developing strategic partnerships and alliances with institutions in India.
Professor Chandra said the visit to India follows months of discussions with Indian institutions both by USP and ADB to work out strategic links and areas of collaborations with leading institutions and all these issues will be discussed during the joint USP/ADB mission to India starting from today to the 6th September.
The mission will also have discussions with the Government of India on future assistance.
Story by: Ana Naisoro
