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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................... vi
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................ 1
Purpose of the meeting ...................................................................................................................... 1
SESSION I ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Welcome Speech and Introduction Remarks .................................................................................. 4
About the CARTA Program ........................................................................................................... 5
History, Achievements, Commitment by Universities and The Next Phases .................................... 5
Keynote Speech ............................................................................................................................ 10
SESSION II ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Introduction Remarks .................................................................................................................... 11
Presentation One: Rethinking Doctoral Level Training in African Universities: The Comparative
Advantage of CARTA .................................................................................................................... 11
Presentation Two: Research Funding and Postgraduate Training in Africa: Perspectives From Vice
Chancellors .................................................................................................................................. 13
Plenary Comments From Session II Discussions .............................................................................. 15
SESSION III ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Group Discussions on Research Funding Landscape and Doctoral Training in Africa ....................... 18
Plenary Comments From Session III Group Discussions .................................................................. 19
SESSION IV ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Reflections on CARTA ................................................................................................................. 23
Reflections on How CARTA Influenced My Career ...................................................................... 23
Reflectionson CARTA and its International Relevance .................................................................. 23
The Value of Hosting Phd Students from Other African Universities ............................................. 24
Vote of Thanks ............................................................................................................................ 25
CARTA’s 2 nd Vice Chancellor’s Meeting –Report of meeting proceedings – July 10-11, 2017
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