{
  "id": 18151026,
  "title": "KNUST, Norwegian consulting firm explore partnership on student exchange, research",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/knust-norwegian-consulting-firm-explore-partnership-on-student",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T17:03:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/knust-norwegian-consulting-firm-explore-partnership-on-student-exchange-research/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana has begun exploring a potential partnership with the Norwegian African Relations Consult (NARC), a Norwegian consulting firm, to foster academic exchange and collaborative research between the two nations. This initiative was discussed in a consultative meeting on November 3, 2026, between KNUST Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare, and a delegation from NARC led by Chief Executive Officer Joseph Kyei-Boateng. The proposed partnership aims to facilitate student and staff exchanges, joint scientific research, and capacity-building initiatives that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in areas such as quality education, health, innovation, and sustainable technology. Kyei-Boateng, a former alumnus of KNUST, explained that NARC seeks to bridge academic and development gaps between countries in the Global South and developed nations in the Global North, with Norway and Ghana being among the key partners. The funding for this initiative is expected to be provided by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) under Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following the submission of joint proposals. KNUST’s Vice-Chancellor welcomed the initiative, stating that it aligns with the university’s strategic plan, Plan 2K35, which seeks to move the institution from excellence to eminence through global impact.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}