Our impact
We’re enabling graduates achieve success
We are facilitate graduates in acquiring relevant professional skills that enhance their competence and adaptability in today’s dynamic labour market.
Project Overview
DESIRED Project Coordinator Prof Samuel Sejjaaka of MAT Abacus Business School gives an overview of the project, its outcomes and impact on accounting graduates. He highlights a gap in the practical skills of accounting graduates. The project will enhance these skills through practical training, hands-on field experience, industry placements and integrating work-integrated learning into the training curricula.
The Desired Project
The DESIRED Project is an the EU-funded initiative transforming accounting education in Uganda and Nigeria. By integrating Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) into university curricula, the project bridges the gap between theory and practice, equipping graduates with practical skills, industry exposure, and enhanced employability for today’s dynamic labour market.
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Our team across all partner institutions is dedicated towards enhancing our learners’ experiences, skills and competences.