CASE will partner with Loughborough University to examine the current state of philanthropic support for higher education in Africa.

The 12-month project, funded by an award from the Higher Education Innovation Fund, aims to build on CASE's 15 years of experience working with African universities and the extensive research in philanthropy and university funding conducted by Loughborough University's School of Social Sciences. 

Researchers in geography from Loughborough University and professionals at CASE will work with a group of universities in Africa to develop a suite of digital resources that address the specific needs of African universities and share best practices in higher education philanthropy on the African continent and across the world.

Tricia King, vice president, global engagement at CASE, noted that CASE is pleased to be working in partnership with the institution to deliver this important work.

"Universities are vehicles for change in the world. In Africa, this is doubly so," King said. "This work will give our African community exactly what they tell us they need-digital access to the best ideas and case studies about how to fundraise successfully."

This article is from the June 2018 BriefCASE issue.