Development projects

International development and training assistance

Through participation in international development projects funded by agencies such as the Canadian international Development Agency (CIDA), the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, Mount Royal is able to provide assistance to educational institutions in the developing world. Faculty, staff, students and administrators have the opportunity to share their experience and develop their expertise through working with colleagues in developing countries. They will also have the opportunity for significant learning experiences through participation in projects, consultancies, internships or volunteer placements.

To date, Mount Royal has participated in more than 30 international development projects involving institutions in countries such as Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Palestine, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Suriname, Thailand, Trinidad, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia.

Target for 2010

MRU will strive to be involved in a maximum of two international development projects on an annual basis. The Office of International Education will work with Faculties/Schools/Centres to coordinate the development and implementation of proposals and projects.

Networks with key national and international agencies such as ACCC, CBIE, International Organization for Higher Education (IOHE) and the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC) will be maintained and supported.

Mount Royal will participate, where appropriate, in proposals coordinated by provincial or national consortia for presentation to national or international funding agencies.