The 'E-learning in Fragile Contexts' project was co-funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) as part of its program contribution to Unité. The project was implemented by the EXAF-EPFL team
Unité has partnered with EPFL's Centre Excellence in Africa (EXAF) to develop technological solutions that will allow people in geographical areas with little or no internet connection to access educational content remotely. This issue is at the heart of EXAF's concerns, which promotes excellence in digital education and in research on the African continent
Unité is an association of 13 Swiss organizations active in development cooperation for the exchange of people. They aim to contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda by strengthening the capacities of partner organizations to fight against multidimensional poverty in the Global South in favor of the people local communities and to improve the framework conditions for development.
L’EPFL, l'École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the best universities specialized in the field of science and technology in the world, welcoming students, professors and collaborators from more than 120 countries. The EPFL is centered on three missions: teaching, research and innovation. It collaborates with an important network partners including other universities and colleges, secondary schools, gymnasiums (high schools), businesses, political circles and the general public, this with the aim of having a real impact on society, both nationally and globally.
Centre Excellence in Africa EXAF
exaf@epfl.ch
+41 21 693 64 01
EPFL ENT-R EXAF EXAF-GE
CM 2 200 (Centre Midi)
Station 10
CH-1015 Lausanne