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Executive Summary

This Strategic Plan provides the direction for Bonga University (BoU) for the period 2024–2028. It sets out the institution’s vision, mission, core values, strategic goals, priority objectives, and the monitoring framework that will guide implementation. The plan is designed to strengthen teaching & learning, research, community engagement, and institutional governance while promoting sustainability and regional development.

Vision

To be a leading regional university in East Africa recognised for excellence in natural resources management, applied research and community-centred education.

Mission

To provide quality teaching, promote innovative research and deliver community services that contribute to sustainable development, the conservation of biodiversity and the socio-economic transformation of the Kaffa and surrounding regions.

Core Values

  • Academic Excellence: Uphold high standards in teaching and research.
  • Integrity: Ethical conduct, transparency and accountability.
  • Service: Commitment to community outreach and regional development.
  • Inclusiveness: Equity, access and gender sensitivity.
  • Sustainability: Environmentally responsible practices and resource stewardship.
  • Innovation: Encourage applied, problem-solving research and entrepreneurship.

Strategic Goals (2024–2028)

Goal 1 — Quality Teaching & Learning

  • Objective 1.1: Update curricula to align with national and regional labour market needs.
  • Objective 1.2: Improve teaching capacity through staff development and pedagogy training.
  • KPI: % of programs revised; student-to-staff ratio; graduate employment rate (12 months).

Goal 2 — Research & Innovation

  • Objective 2.1: Establish applied research centers focused on coffee/agroforestry, water and soil.
  • Objective 2.2: Increase research outputs and external research funding.
  • KPI: Number of peer-reviewed publications; research income per year; patents/technologies transferred.

Goal 3 — Community Engagement & Extension

  • Objective 3.1: Scale up agricultural extension services and farmer training programs.
  • Objective 3.2: Strengthen health outreach and youth entrepreneurship support.
  • KPI: Number of extension events; participants reached; small enterprises incubated.

Goal 4 — Institutional Capacity & Governance

  • Objective 4.1: Modernize administrative systems (ERP, HR, finance).
  • Objective 4.2: Enhance quality assurance and internal audit functions.
  • KPI: ERP implementation milestones; time to process HR/finance transactions.

Goal 5 — Infrastructure & ICT

  • Objective 5.1: Improve campus facilities, laboratories and library resources.
  • Objective 5.2: Expand reliable internet access and digital learning platforms.
  • KPI: Number of labs upgraded; % campus with Wi-Fi coverage; e-learning course uptake.

Goal 6 — Financial Sustainability

  • Objective 6.1: Diversify revenue through consultancies, short courses and partnerships.
  • Objective 6.2: Strengthen budget planning and cost control.
  • KPI: % of non-government revenue; budget variance.

SWOT Summary

Strengths
  • Strategic location in a biodiversity-rich region.
  • Strong community ties and regional relevance.
  • Committed local academic staff.
Weaknesses
  • Limited research funding and laboratory infrastructure.
Opportunities
  • Partnerships with international agricultural research centres.
  • Growing demand for skills in natural resource management.
  • Potential for eco-tourism and coffee research value chains.
Threats
  • Climate change impacts on regional agriculture.
  • Competition for limited national higher-education funding.

Implementation Timeline (Summary)

Priority 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Curriculum Revision Plan Revise & Pilot Scale Up Review Consolidate
Research Centers Feasibility Establish Operate Fundraising Scale
ICT & ERP Needs Assessment Procure Implement Train Optimize
Extension Services Pilot Expand Institutionalize Partnerships Sustain

Monitoring & Evaluation

Implementation will be monitored through a University Strategic Implementation Committee that reports quarterly to University Management and annually to the University Council. Key performance indicators (KPIs) will be tracked using a results-based management system.

  • Quarterly progress reports
  • Annual performance review and audit
  • Mid-term review in 2026 and final evaluation in 2028

Governance & Responsibilities

The strategic plan will be implemented by Colleges, Institutes and Service Units under the coordination of the Office of the President and the Strategic Implementation Committee.

  1. University Council: Oversight and approval of major policies and budgets.
  2. University Management: Strategic leadership and resource allocation.
  3. Strategic Implementation Committee: Day-to-day coordination and M&E.
  4. Quality Assurance Unit: Ensure standards and continuous improvement.

Key Stakeholders & Partnerships

Primary stakeholders include:

  • Local and regional government agencies (Kaffa Zone, regional bureaus)
  • Farmers and community associations
  • National research institutes and NGOs
  • International development partners and universities
  • Private sector stakeholders in agriculture, coffee value chains and eco-tourism

Contact & Feedback

If you have comments or would like to partner on implementing this plan, please contact:

Office of the President
Bonga University, Bonga Campus
Email: info@bonga.edu.et
Phone: +251-921-78-9156