22/05/2026
Imagine1day International and Wollo University Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Secondary Education in Ethiopia.
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In a significant move to strengthen the future of secondary education in Ethiopia, Imagine1day International (I1D) and Wollo University (WU) officially signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 21, 2026, at the universityâs main campus in Dessie.
The partnership, established under the flagship Leaders in Teaching (LiTE) Ethiopia Program, marks a major step toward improving teaching quality, school leadership, and inclusive learning opportunities across the eastern Amhara region.
At the heart of the collaboration is a shared vision to transform secondary education through competency-based learning, digital innovation, and gender-responsive educational practices that prepare students and educators for the demands of a rapidly changing world.
Under the agreement, Wollo University will serve as a key academic and implementation partner, leading teacher education, continuous professional development (CPD), instructional leadership training, mentorship programs, and applied educational research.
The university is also expected to play a central role in embedding the programâs methodologies into its long-term academic structure, ensuring sustainability beyond the project period.
The partnership is built around four major pillars: preparing new career and technical education ( CTE) teachers through a nine-month school-based training model; delivering blended CPD programs supported by Communities of Practice (CoPs) and school follow-up visits; strengthening instructional leadership through specialized training, including a dedicated Female Leadership Pipeline initiative; and establishing recognition and motivation systems for teachers and school leaders.
Imagine1day International will provide technical guidance, digital learning infrastructure, Master Trainers, and financial coordination, while Wollo University will oversee training implementation, mentorship, research activities, and safeguarding measures.
The agreement was formally signed by Professor Tadesse Melesse, Amhara Regional Program Manager for Imagine1day International, and Dr. Birhan Asmame, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Wollo University, representing the university president. Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to aligning the initiative with Ethiopiaâs Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the Alternative Teacher Training Framework (ATTF), helping ensure that the LiTE program contributes meaningfully to national education reform priorities.
Beyond teacher training, the collaboration introduces strong joint coordination mechanisms, quality assurance systems, and shared accountability frameworks designed to sustain long-term impact. Special attention will also be given to safeguarding digital learning ecosystems and increasing female representation in educational leadership, addressing critical gaps that have historically limited opportunities for women in the sector.
Through a network of master trainers, lead trainers, mentors, and school-based professional communities, the initiative is expected to provide continuous support to thousands of educators, ultimately improving teaching practices and student learning outcomes across the region.
Together, Imagine1day International and Wollo University envision building a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready education system, one that empowers teachers, inspires school leaders, and creates lasting opportunities for the next generation of Ethiopian learners.
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