Key projects list

Paeradigms supported the Ethiopian-German Energy Cooperation (implemented by GIZ) conceptualising and operationalising an innovation contest in November 2020 for diverse groups in Ethiopia to foster decentralized clean energy solutions. The project encompassed the Innovation Competition, the Young Journalists (YJ) Programme, and a final event

Paeradigms conducted a summative evaluation of a nationwide collaboration in Sierra Leone involving universities, policymakers, and employers. The evaluation aimed to enhance graduate qualifications and employability by strengthening higher education institutions’ capacity to deliver quality, outcome- based, and student-centered learning in alignment with national and institutional standards.

Paeradigms was engaged to support the financial and organisational sustainability of both the Zoran Djindjic Alumni Network and the Internship Programme of German Business for the Countries of the Western Balkans. In close collaboration with the alumni, Paeradigms ensured that both the network and the internship programme would continue to thrive beyond the  funding phase.

Paeradigms developed a comprehensive Handbook focused on mapping and strengthening higher education, industry, and policy-makers engagement in the Innovation-Employability Nexus. This initiative was a key element of the Union for the Mediterranean’s (UfM) strategy to serve as a multi-stakeholder platform.

Paeradigms partnered with the University of Cape Town’s ACDI to support the Pan African University, a flagship initiative of the African Union, in the development of a master’s programme on climate change with both a technical and policy track.

Paeradigms conducted a mid-term review and a research study,  aiming to refine the project’s direction and explore the broader  potential of e-learning for refugees.

Paeradigms was engaged by Enabel to carry out a
comprehensive evaluation of its 2030 Strategy, focusing on how well the strategy has adapted to evolving geopolitical realities  and development cooperation trends. The evaluation also sought  to provide recommendations for improvements.

Paeradigms supported the Pan African University (PAU) in developing unified academic rules and regulations for its master’s and PhD programmes. This initiative standardised policies across PAU’s four institutes, resulting in a comprehensive Student Handbook, reinforcing PAU’s commitment to quality assurance, diversity, and inclusive academic standards.

Paeradigms supports GIZ in implementing the PESEREE III  Human Capacity Building (RCH) project in Senegal. The project  focuses on improving teaching and leadership capacities at  vocational institutions, improving internship supervision, and  developing a sustainability strategy for ISEP Mbacké’s Green  Campus

Paeradigms conducted a scoping study for ACU, INASP, and PASGR, examining the potential integration of three SPHEIR projects: PEBL, TESCEA, and PEDAL. Harnessing their combined strengths, the aim was to propose a unified initiative amplifying ongoing reforms in African universities.