Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication
Date of this Version
10-2006
Abstract
Over a 10-year period, State Department grants were awarded to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) to help build a stable economy in Tajikistan. The 2003-06 grants provided the Khujand Branch of the Technological University (KbTUT) faculty and students the opportunity to develop expertise in safe food production and viable textile/apparel production for international markets. Specific grant activities were to (a) develop an entrepreneur center at KbTUT to provide outreach programs for community members on small-scale business development, (b) develop a textile museum for University courses, and (c) train KbTUT faculty/upper level students/administrators at UNL to enhance their skills in food sciences, textiles, and outreach programs. Grant funds dedicated to the UNL/KbTUT partnership represented an important effort to help build a stable economy in Tajikistan. In October 2006, a two-person evaluation team conducted a site visit to KbTUT to (a) document project outcomes and identify additional support needed and (b) explore other related issues a cooperative grant could address.
Outcome Assessment at KbTUT: The grant funds dedicated to the UNL/KbTUT partnership represented an important effort to help build a stable economy in Tajikistan. The goal of the site visit to KbTUT was to (a) document project outcomes at KbTUT and identify additional support needed and (b) explore other related issues a cooperative grant could address. Based on these findings, conclusions were made about the effectiveness of the processes used and needs for additional grants were identified.
Comments
Scholarly evaluation report for Dr. Julie Albrecht, Nutrition and Health Sciences Department, October 2006.