ECSU and BFSU Sign Memorandum of Understanding
As part of its effort to establish School of International Relation and Diplomacy Ethiopian Civil Service University signed Memorandum of Understanding with Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) on the 27th of January, 2011 with the attendance of institute directors, department head of ESCU and dean and vice deans of different academic institutions of BFSU.
The MOU was signed by Dr. Hailemichael Abera President of ECSU and Professor Yang Xueyi, Chancellor of the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU).
On the ceremony held at Development Learning Center, Dr.Hailemichael has given an overview power point presentation. In his presentation Dr.Hailemichael explained the need for the establishment of the University, its objectives, development, and achievements so far. He also talked about the education scheme and graduate as well as postgraduate programs of the University.
Concerning research activities Dr.Hailemichael said that ECSU undertakes various research activities on current issues like Public Policy implementation, Development Economics and Federalism, and actively involved in the provision of consultancy and training services.
Dr.Hailemichael, said
" the university is greatly engaged on staff development and works closely with different local and international universities and organizations and establishes partnership to provide quality education and expand its programs and services "
On the other hand the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) has made a video presentation about the 70 years history and development of the university. Later, Professor Yang Xueyi, Chancellor of the BFSU, said ECSU will be the first university in Ethiopia to establish partnership with BFSU. He said "you have a 17 years history and you are so young and energetic." Up on the invitation of the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss on the cooperation of the establishment of School of International Relation and Diplomacy at ECSU, we will sign MOU and discuss the detail later, said Professor Yang.
He added BFSU based on the instruction of central government had organized language programs and trainings for government officials at minister level. So our students are ministers, vice ministers and governors. Usually we tail our training programs to the need of government officers. Hence, "I think we can share and exchange our experience in the process of establishing School of International Relation and Diplomacy", said Professor Yang.
The Chancellor then noted that signing MOU is starting point and it should be followed by detail discussion. He finally extends his invitation for Dr. Hailemichael and his colleagues to visit BFSU.