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Why SALDAE?
The project «Support for internationalization of Algerian universities: diversification of activities and exchanges» known by the acronym SALDAE, aims to directly address challenges related to internationalization by helping Algerian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) organize themselves into a network exclusively dedicated to international relations. It also seeks to provide relevant training activities for the staff involved, to immerse them in a fully developed and functional international cooperation structure, to produce practical guides, and finally, to promote national-level dialogue in order to raise awareness of the importance of international cooperation services and to develop strategies for their advancement.
To this end, SALDAE aspires to provide operational and technical support, as well as expertise in fostering a culture of internationalization and a strategic vision, enabling institutions to position themselves as key players at the national, regional, and international levels.
What are our objectives?
- To develop a culture of internationalization through national-level actions;
- To provide knowledge and methodologies to improve the internationalization efforts of Algerian universities;
- To create a recognized national, regional, and international network for internationalization and the transfer of best practices;
- To contribute to the modernization of management and governance in Algerian higher education institutions in the field of international cooperation, based on an effective communication structure;
- To strengthen and modernize the external relations offices of partner universities by integrating new technologies and digitalization to facilitate the management of activities;
- To train staff involved in the process and activities of internationalization.
Who will we work with? Target audiences
- Vice rectorates for External Relations, particularly in shaping the institution’s vision and strategy for international cooperation, as well as for training and skills development;
- Researchers and academic staff at the institution, who will benefit from first- and second-level training (WP3) and play a key role in defining the university’s internationalization strategy;
- Administrative and technical staff of the Vice-Rectorates for External Relations, as well as other units involved in the internationalization process;
- University students and PhD candidates;
- The local press and regional stakeholders, such as regional authorities responsible for education and internationalization;
- Networks and actors in the field of higher education internationalization.
What do we expect from the project?
The development of internationalization strategies by each university
Training and capacity building for actors involved in internationalization
The creation of a toolbox on internationalization tailored to the Algerian context
The establishment of operational internationalization monitoring units in each university