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The initiative Building Stronger Universities (BSU) in developing countries, led by Danish universities, was launched in 2011 with the aim of institutional capacity building.

The third phase of the Building Stronger Universities programme builds on lessons learned from phase 2. It consolidates results and focuses on fewer thematic science areas, and is thoroughly adapted to local contexts, needs and priorities identified by the Southern partners. It also adds emphasis on the capacity of the Southern universities to perform outreach, engage with a variety of stakeholders and encourage uptake of research results relevant to growth and development. The key principle of Southern leader- and ownership of the partnerships has been maintained.

Phase 3 consists of six collaboration projects between African universities and a consortia of Danish universities. See the six lead partner universities in the section below.

BSU3 Midterm review

Stories

Danida Fellowship Centre tells the stories. From research in climate change, green growth and in global vaccines to the outcome of sector cooperation and learning programmes. We highlight the experiences of our fellows and alumni, and collaborate with the mass media and specialised publications for outreach and dissemination.

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Women researchers and academics around the world – this one’s for you!

The world needs more women in research. On 11 Februar 2026 Danida Fellowship Centre and the Mawazo Institute are launching "More Women in Research: Learn and Lead Together" offering learning events, collaboration and mentorship for women researchers worldwide.
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Rethinking climate action as an investment

Climate change is not just a challenge, it’s also an opportunity for investment. Peter Odhengo, Programme Coordinator of Kenya’s FLLoCa programme, supported by Danida Fellowship Centre’s capacity training, explains why building local expertise to deliver climate solutions is a smart investment. ...
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Why do farmers resist change? Lessons from central Vietnam

Le Thi Thanh Thuy describes herself as a “city girl”, yet her heart lies with farming communities in central Vietnam. In her Danida-supported PhD research, she explores how agriculture is rapidly changing - though not all farmers are able, or willing, to keep pace with new innovations and te...
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Supporting Denmark’s global energy cooperation

Climate change presents global challenges, with energy playing a central role. Our January 2026 newsletter highlights how our Danida Fellowship Centre's learning activities support Danida fellows and strengthen Denmark’s collaboration with global partners under the Strategic Sector Cooperation.
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The power of a green and flexible grid

Interview with Ole Emmik Sørensen, Head of Global Cooperation at the Danish Energy Agency, discussing Denmark’s renewable energy transition and what other countries can take from it.
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Welcome to our new Board of Directors

Welcome to our new Board of Directors, appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The new board will take over from the current board at the beginning of 2026 and will serve a three-year term. Ulla Tørnæs, former Minister of Development Corporation, continues as Board Chair.
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Season’s Greetings 2025

Once again, we can all look back on a year filled with meaningful encounters, new ideas and inspiring collaborations - a year where we sharpened our focus on creating spaces for shared learning and knowledge exchange for our many partners, old and new, in Denmark and abroad.
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The promise and pressure of Africa’s urban boom

Darline Tognia, coordinator of Africa Development Bank’s Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) explains why Danida Fellowship Centre’s series of learning programmes for urban planners and practitioners in African cities across the continent is so crucial.
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Sustainable Urban Development and Resilience – Local Climate Actions

https://youtu.be/uyruRQZz214 Read and watch videos of the takeaways of four participants in the Sustainable Urban Development and Resilience – Local Climate Actions training programme. The programme is part of Danida Fellowship Centre’s series of learning programmes for urban planners and prac...
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Offshore wind energy in focus

At the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), researchers advance the science and practice of renewable energy including offshore wind. See how we, in support of the Strategic Sector Corporation bring this expertise into a global classroom of professionals from Danida partner countries.
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Lead Partners