Mathematics for Sustainable Development (MATH4SDG): A Capacity Building Project in Uganda and Tanzania

Bettina Dahl; Guttorm Alendal; Eunice Mureithi; John Mango

doi:10.54337/irspbl-11102

Authors

Bettina Dahl Aalborg University; University of Bergen
Guttorm Alendal University of Bergen
Eunice Mureithi University of Dar es Salaam
John Mango Makerere University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54337/irspbl-11102

Keywords:

Mathematics, Capacity building, Applied mathematics, Secondary mathematics education, Outreach

Abstract

Mathematics for Sustainable Development, MATH4SDG, is a capacity building project funded by the NORHED

II programme under the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) involving the mathematics departments at the University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Makerere University (Uganda), and the University of Bergen (Norway). The project aims to enhance mathematics education and research in Tanzania and Uganda. Central to MATH4SDG is 11 PhD-students, with four in secondary mathematics education and seven in applied mathematics and statistics. All PhD-students are supervised by both Norwegian and local supervisors. Another component involves outreach to schools and research collaboration workshops with local industry and governmental organizations. By aligning university mathematics programmes with the needs of these stakeholders, graduates become more attractive to employers and the workforce benefits from a strong foundation in mathematics and its applications thus aiding in the digital transformation for sustainable development. MATH4SDG contribute to educating much needed schoolteachers and enhance the proficiency in mathematics.

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