German-MENA University Network for Waste Management and Circular Economy

Client:

University of Rostock (Germany), funded by the PREVENT Waste Alliance

Partners:

University of Rostock, University of Dresden, University of Hamburg, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), INSAT, Cadi Ayyad University, and Constantine University.

Multinational academic collaboration advancing education, knowledge exchange, and professional capacity in sustainable waste management and circular economy across the MENA region.

Project Overview

The project established a multinational university network connecting institutions across Germany and the MENA region to strengthen academic and professional capacity in sustainable waste management and circular economy. The initiative focused on developing regionally relevant educational resources, fostering academic cooperation, and aligning training with market and policy needs.

Our Role

  • Served as a project partner with the University of Rostock, University of Dresden, University of Hamburg, Jordan University of Science and Technology, INSAT, Cadi Ayyad University, and Constantine University.
  • Contributed to the joint development of course materials, training modules, and regional case studies.
  • Participated in capacity-building workshops and expert seminars across partner countries.
  • Supported academic exchange and mobility programs for students and faculty.
  • Contributed to the compilation and dissemination of regional best practices and policy-relevant insights.

Key Impact

  • Developed educational materials and curriculum modules tailored to MENA waste management and circular economy contexts.
  • Strengthened academic and research collaboration between German and MENA universities.
  • Supported alignment of academic training with market needs and policy frameworks.
  • Facilitated regional knowledge exchange and dissemination of sustainable waste management practices.