Norwegian Program for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED), aims to strengthen the capacity of higher educational institutions in developing countries to produce higher-quality graduates, high-quality research, and more inclusive higher education. The NORHED-II program has funded the “Research Based Education for Development of Hydropower Professionals for the Himalayan Region (Hydro-Himalaya)” project at Kathmandu University.
What We Do
In Hydro-Himalaya Project we are working towards the three pillars of Sustainable Development: Quality Education, Technology Development, and Industry Development.
Outcome of the project
Targets
- Better Qualified Workforce
- Bridge Industry and Academia
- International Research Competence
- Sustainable Solutions & Practices
- Evidence-based Policies
- Gender Equality and Inclusion
- Higher Quality Research
Objectives of the Project
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Strengthen the research-based education within hydropower engineering at Kathmandu University by producing a better-qualified workforce in the Himalayan region.
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Transfer of academic and research competence from Kathmandu University to the Nepalese and Himalayan region universities in the field of hydropower engineering.
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Bridging academia and industry for sustainable solutions and practices.
Expected Results
- Overarching goal – The Himalaya region has increased access to sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure, educated nationals able to maintain and further develop the energy sector and industry utilizing and promoting sustainable solutions.
- Education – The Himalaya region has increased access to local personnel with relevant education and skills to maintain and further develop the energy infrastructure in a sustainable matter.
- Technology Development – The Himalaya region has increased access to sustainable and resilient technology specifically developed or adapted for the technical challenges in the region.
- Industry development – Domestic and regional industry are matured and ready to implement new innovations.
About Us
Balaram Tara Energy Block 28 “A”, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel
Phone No 9861936212
Email hydro.himalaya@ku.edu.np
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