Project Notice |
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| PNR | 355 |
| Project Name | German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology |
| Project Detail | Mongolia has one of the world’s largest stocks of mineral resources, particularly of coal, copper, gold, fluorspar and tungsten. Thanks to the strong global demand for these commodities, Mongolia is currently experiencing a sustained phase of economic growth averaging at an annual 15%. However, it has not been possible to fully harness the still substantial growth potential in the mineral resource sector for economic and social development. There is only limited further processing and use of the mineral resources in the country itself. One major obstacle here is the striking shortage of highly qualified technical experts and management staff. Deficits in the Mongolian university sector include inadequate practical orientation and a lack of international quality standards. Companies and line ministries have ascertained that there is insufficient practical professional content in university education. For example, engineering and technology science graduates do not possess the necessary professional, linguistic and social competencies to enter into careers. Furthermore, cooperation between universities and the private sector is inadequate and academics are not sufficiently internationally networked. The German and Mongolian governments and private sector companies in the two countries are aware of the need for reform. To initiate the process, they decided to establish the German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology (GMIT). This was preceded in 2011 by an agreement between German Chancellor Merkel and Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj concerning close cooperation in the fields of mineral resources, industry and technology. Objective GMIT contributes to covering the demand for specialists in the mineral resource sector and improving value adding processes in Mongolia. Mongolian universities profit from the transfer of international expertise and standards, which in turn furthers sustainable economic growth. Approach As a state-run university for academic teaching and research, GMIT serves as a model for reform of the university education sector in Mongolia. It works in close partnership with a consortium of well-known German technical universities. The German university partners support GMIT’s teaching and programme development. Students are prepared for the Mongolian employment market through training that is geared to the labour market and combines a sound theoretical basis with practical experience. The university is oriented around practical requirements and the needs of the private sector. A number of companies, including the largest Mongolian mining company Oyu Tolgoi, support GMIT in a variety of different ways, such as providing internships, making contributions to teaching and programme development and awarding scholarships. Students are thus able to gather comprehensive practical experience and get to know potential future employers during their studies. Results achieved so far GMIT is responding to the demand for highly qualified engineers and technology experts in the private and public mineral resource sector and downstream industries. The university brings international expertise and modern standards into the country. It thus helps to create more value adding processes in Mongolia and to support the sustainable economic development of the country. It also serves as a model in the Mongolian university system. |
| Funded By | Other Funding Agencies |
| Sector | Education & Training |
| Country | Ghana , Western Africa |
| Project Value | Plz Refer Document |
Contact Information |
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| Company Name | German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) |
| Address | Postfach 12 03 22, 53045 Bonn, Germany, Tel: +49 / 228 / 9 95 35-0, Fax: +49 / 228 / 9 95 35-35 00. |
| Web Site | http://www.bmz.de/ |
