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Covid-19 challenges international students & lecturers
With the current Corona virus, all educational establishments have been suspended face-to-face classes. International students and lecturers in the Netherlands are adapting quickly by transferring everything online. Read how students are coping with the challengens and how universities are adapting. IHE Delft shows how the transfer to distance teaching was realised.
Great need new programme worldwide knowledge cooperation
PIE advocates a successor of the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) development relevant education, knowledge, skills and networks in both the global South and in the Netherlands. Soon OKP will end and a future-proof successor is needed.
William Sanchez Board Member PIE
PIE members welcomed William Sanchez to the PIE Board during the General Meeting on 20 May. William represents Saxion University of Applied Sciences. He brings lots of experience in institutional cooperation projects in higher education in many parts of the world.
Farewell Board Members
Han Aarts, Wieke Blaauw and Tjallie Botden got farewell flowers during the PIE General Meeting on 10 December 2019. Han was Co-Chair for 6 years and is one of the founding members of PIE. He has been very active since the start of PIE in 2002. Wieke served two terms of 3 years as Board Member and brought lots of expertise with respect to students affairs & scholarship programmes. Tjallie completed one term representing the Universities of Applied Sciences and especially the agricultural sector. They will all stay active in the field of Higher Education and Global Development.
PIE Seminar SDGs in Capacity Building: making it real 13 June 2019
PIE organises a seminar on SDGs at Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) on 13 June 2019. We will discuss the challenges and dilemmas of operationalising the SDG principles in the face of complex contexts, inequalities and bureaucratic frames in which we work and share inspiring ideas and practical experiences.
Successful Masterclass Storytelling by RNTC
The Masterclass on ‘Using storytelling in interviews’, organised by Radio Netherlands Training Center (RNTC) on 16 April 2019 at the studios of RNW was a great success. Under the guidance of Brandon Oelofse the basics of story telling were introduced to PIE project managers followed by a practical exercise of making a podcast. Photos tell more than words..
Newest PIE member: Utrecht University
PIE welcomes Utrecht University again as member of our platform.
Radboud University new PIE member
PIE is very happy to announce that Radboud University Nijmegen has decided to become PIE member after several years of absence in our platform.
Seminar on Student Recruitment and Capacity Development in S&SE Asia
On 25 September 2018 PIE and DHENIM organised the Seminar on Student Recruitment and Capacity Development in South and Southeast Asia in Utrecht. The results of the seminar are published in a brochure, photos and on the PIE YouTube channel.
Mishka Stuip new Board Member PIE
During the PIE General Meeting on 11 December 2018 Ms Mishka Stuip has been appointed Board Member for 3 years. Mishka represents IHE Delft. As Liaison Officer she provides pre-award services and project management advice within the organization of IHE.
Second new Board Member: Tom Loran
Tom Loran (University of Twente/ITC) was the second new Board Member to be installed at the PIE General Meeting in December 2018. He replaces Freek van der Meer, who represented ITC for three years in the PIE Board. PIE is very grateful for Freek's input and humour during meetings with among others the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nuffic, VSNU and during networking events organised by PIE.
New policy papers
In May and June 2018 several policy papers were issued in the Netherlands, which will have an impact on international (development) cooperation in post-secondary education, research, knowledge development and innovation. It concerns papers of the Ministry of foreign trade and development cooperation, the ministry for Education, Culture and Science and VSNU & VH. Read more and links to the papers
PIE – DHENIM Seminar on Student Recruitment and Capacity Development in South & Southeast Asia POSTPONED TO 25 SEPTEMBER 2018
South and Southeast Asia (S&SEA) is one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse areas. With numerous ongoing research and capacity development projects and over 5000 registered students in 2018, Dutch education institutes have long lasting relations in this region. This seminar, organized by PIE and Dhenim aims to connect staff of Dutch Higher Education Institutes in the field of student recruitment and capacity development in S&SE Asia. More info click here
Wicked Problem: Sustainable Partnerships
How to achieve sustainable partnerships for capacity development in education? On 26 October the Platform for International Education (PIE), Nuffic and the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality organised a Wicked Problems Plaza to address this issue. Together with 20 participants from the education sector, NGOs and the private sector we discussed the success rate of the current approaches as well as the challenges we face in building sustainable partnerships, and shared our ideas on how to improve. More info on the results
New board member: Henk v.d. Heuvel
Henk v.d. Heuvel is the second board member that has been elected on 28 November during the PIE General Meeting. He is the acting Director of the Centre for International Cooperation at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Henk replaces Jennifer Kockx, who has been the PIE Co-Chair in 2017.
Hans Maltha new Treasurer
During the PIE general meeting on 28 November 2017, Hans Maltha (CINOP) has been elected as the new PIE Treasurer. He replaces Joost Teuben, who left the Board.
PIE Co-Chairs sign SDG Charter
On 27 June 2017, Han Aarts and Jennifer Kockx, Co-Chairs of PIE signed the SDG Charter. The Dutch SDG Charter Foundation (SDG Charter) aims to contribute to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals by creating the enabling environment for joint and coordinated action of multiple stakeholders. The SDG Charter is a platform with over 100 signatories from the private sector, NGOs, knowledge institutes, (local) government, philanthropy and the financial sector, who want to work together on the Sustainable Development Goals. The Foundation will facilitate these partnerships. For more information: www.sdgcharter.nl
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World Development Report 2017
On Wednesday 15th February at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Edouard al-Dahdah, senior public sector specialist at the World Bank presented the 2017 World Development Report on Governance and the Law, accompanied by reflections by Mrs. Engelshoven (vice mayor, The Hague), Mr. Heemskerk (Netherlands Executive Director of the Board of the World Bank Group) and Mr Rebergen (Director General International Cooperation). Read the summary of this report.
Global Development Working Group EARMA
PIE calls your attention to a Global Development Working Group of EARMA with ao TU Delft, Erasmus University Rotterdam and Utrecht University. EARMA represents the community of Research Managers and Administrators (RM&As) in Europe. The members work in industry, academia, the public and private sectors. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs or Agenda 2030) are an important guiding principle for the WG. Although the SGDs concern global ambitions, the WG limits its focus on low- and middle-income countries.
Knowledge Platforms: Gold Standard
The Dutch Knowledge Platforms are said to "have gold in their hands". A recently concluded learning review provides insight into the achievements and added value of the five Knowledge Platforms since their kick-off three years ago. Read the report
Co-Chair PIE speaks about Global Challenges
Jennifer Kockx, Co-Chair PIE and Minister Lillian Ploumen addressed the audience at the conference "Tackle global challenges and seize opportunities" on 15 February 2017. Jennifer proposed to to change from aid to trade into AID TO CO-CREATE! Read more
Joost Teuben new PIE Treasurer
The PIE Board has chosen Joost Teuben (CINOP) as the new Treasurer as of February 2017. Joost succeeds Klaartje van Genugten of Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.
Hanze UAS PIE member in 2017
Hanze University of Applied Science is the newest PIE member. The Hanze Centre for Development Cooperation (HCDC) shares the responsibility for education and projects in developing countries with the Hanze University’s students and staff.
Farewell Erwin Ploeger & 3 new Board Members
During the PIE General Meeting on 29 November 2016, Erwin Ploeger, Co-Chair of PIE terminated his 6 year service in the PIE Board. At the same time elections were organised for 3 new Board members. Erik Frederiks and Marina de Bie left earlier this year. Jennifer Kockx (TU Delft), Tjallie Botden (Van Hall Larenstein) and Marianne van Dorp (WUR) were elected to the Board for the next 3 years.
Medal of Merit for Koen & Siep
On 7 December 2016 Koen Yap (EP-Nuffic) and Siep Littooij (Saxion UAS) receveid the Medal of Merit for contribution to education in Vietnam. Mr Nguyen Tien Dzung, Senior Officer at the Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam and the Vietnamese Embassy in The Hague awarded them both a Medal of Merit in recognition of their achievements in the NICHE Project, POHE and the education development in Vietnam in general. Read more
PIE discussion on future NFP & NICHE
During PIE's general meeting in May 2016, the members discussed the future of NFP & NICHE. Both programmes have been adapted to the changing environment during the past years. In order to cope with future challenges the programmes need adaptation.The document shows the views on this process and necessary changes. Read about the outcomes (in Dutch) of the brainstormsession.
Joost Teuben new board member PIE
During PIE's General Meeting on 17 May Joost Teuben (CINOP) has been installed as a board member of PIE. Joost replaces Marina de Bie, who left for a new challenge in South Sudan.
Farewell Erik Frederiks & Ton Hoogveldt
After many years of serving PIE as a Treasurer, Erik Frederiks and administrator Ton Hoogveldt from Wageningen University completed their tasks. PIE is very grateful for all the work both men did to keep PIE financially healthy.
Publication Managing Capacity Development Projects
As a result of the Networking event on Managing Capacity Development Projects on 26 January 2016, PIE and EP-Nuffic issued a joint publication on the outcomes of the event. Photos of this event are also available on this website.
Networking Event Managing CD Projects
PIE and EP-Nuffic are organising a networking event for Capacity Development Project Managers on 26 January 2016 at the New World Campus in The Hague.
Klaartje van Genugten Board Member PIE
Klaarje van Genugten of Zuyd University of Applied Sciences is one of the two new Board Members of PIE since the appointment during the General Meeting of PIE on 1 December 2015. Klaartje: "International Cooperation helps us to understand other people's perspectives and ways of working, which is an enrichment to our own daily was of doing. And only by joining forces with the Global South we will be able to tackle the global challenges that we face today".
Freek van der Meer new Board Member PIE
During the General Meeting of PIE on 1 december 2015 Freek van der Meer was appointed PIE Board Member. Together with Klaartje van Genugten, he fills in the vacancies that Prisca Zwanikken and Ruud Heijnen created by leaving the Board. We are very greatful for the work they did for PIE. Read more about Freek van der Meer.
Inge Hutter new member PIE Advisory Board
Prof dr Inge Hutter, Rector of the International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University has accepted memberschip of the Advisory Board of PIE. Inge replaces Leo de Haan, former Rector of ISS. The PIE Board is looking forward to a fruitful cooperation.
Global Development Vision
The Global Development Vision of the Dutch Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences has been presented to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 10 November 2015. The Dutch institutes for Higher Education want to play a more prominent role in the field of Global Development. PIE contributed to the Global Develpment Vision and emphasizes the importance of knowledge exchange in dealing with Global Issues. Read more (in Dutch)
Photo Rene v.d. Burg
CD event 5 November 2015 postponed to 26 January 2016
The PIE-EP Nuffic networking event "Managing Capacity Development Projects: Learning from Practical Cases" is postponed to 26 January 2016. More information and registration
DHENIM-PIE seminar Marketing in Africa
DHENIM and PIE are organising a seminar and roundtable discussion on Marketing in Africa on 16 April 2015. This event will take place in Utrecht with experts from the Netherlands (African Studies Centre, VU University, MDF) and abroad (Growth from Knowledge (GFK) Germany/UK) .
PIE Position Paper
On 9 December 2014 the PIE position paper has been approved by the PIE members during the annual meeting. This position paper is the result of a consultation of all members and a fruitful session with consultant Rob Thijsse.
Read the PIE Position Paper here
Report on change in capacity development
The CDI-ICRA-KIT Alliance published a report on "The need for institutional change in capacity development of tertiary agricultural education". This year PIE will organise a workshop to discuss the results of this report.
Marina de Bie new Board Member PIE
During the general meeting at 9 December 2014, Marina de Bie was appointed Board Member PIE. She replaces her CINOP colleague Tom Visser. As a board member of PIE she hopes to contribute to strengthen the cooperation between various institutes and organisations and reveal the importance and power of capacity building. There is still much to share & learn globally according to Marina.
25 November Flipped Seminar Open & Online Education 4 Capacity Development
PIE organises a Flipped Seminar on Open & Online Education 4 Capacity Developement on 25 November 2014 from 13:00-18:00 hrs in Utrecht. This Seminar will be organised in cooperation with Nuffic and TU Delft. Especially for the participants of this seminar a mini-MOOC "Getting started with Open Education" will be offered. Read more for more information on the programme and registration.
Videos of the presentation can be found here.
PIE comments on Vision Letter Bussemaker
Han Aarts, Co-Chair of PIE, was asked by Transfer to give his comments on the Vision letter of Minister Bussemaker: "De Wereld in: Visiebrief internationale dimensie van HO en MBO"
Read the article
Ruud Heijnen Board Member PIE
During the General Meeting of PIE, Ruud Heijnen was appointed Board Member for the next 3 years. From 1989 until today, he has been working at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences as a senior lecturer. Ruud states: “I hope to contribute to the world-wide quality of education by exposing the knowledge and experiences of Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences to the world. I see an enormous amount of useable, precious knowledge available in bachelor programs which is not yet easy accessible and employable”.
Global development challenges in "Joint International Vision" VSNU & VH
PIE contributed to the Joint International Vision of VSNU and VH with a paragraph on global development challenges. The Minister of Education embraced this document and decided on an International Scholarship Programme of 5 million euros yearly for internatlonal students coming to the Netherlands and to stimulate Dutch talented students to study abroad.
New PIE member
The Hague University of Applied Sciences joined PIE this summer. Internationalisation is a prominent feature of The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Students come from all corners of the globe to enrol in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes at one of the four campuses, many of them inspired by The Hague’s international reputation as a ‘City of Peace and Justice’. Welcome to our Platform!
10th anniversary PIE
This year PIE celebrates its 10th anniversary. During the General Meeting on 13 May cakes were served and all members present received an anniversary gift.
PIE blog: development cooperation 2.0
The current debate about the future of development cooperation ‘after 2015’ is intense. Of course it is about new development goals as a successor to the Millenium Development Goals. But actually it is about the future of international cooperation for development. And it ranges from putting an end to development cooperation altogether to often radical other approaches to development and international cooperation. One thing is sure: development cooperation will never be the same. Read more in our blog
Encounter Yvonne Stassen and Mieke Vogels with PIE
During their visit to IHE Delft in Delft on 29 January, Yvonne Stassen, Deputy Director Social Develoment Department and Mieke Vogels, senior Policy Advisor Higher Education at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, were updated about PIE activities by Erwin Ploeger and Marleen van der Kooij.
PIE seminar on Cooperation with non-EU countries in Erasmus+ and Horizon2020
On 3 April 2014 an interactive seminar will be organised on the EU programmes Erasmus+ and Horizon2020, with a special focus on cooperation with non-EU countries. This event (in English) will take place in Utrecht during the afternoon. Read more.
Change of Chairs
During the general meeting for PIE members on 26 November 2013 the current Chair Johan van Dijk handed over the gavel to the Co-Chairs Erwin Ploeger & Han Aarts.
Wieke Blaauw new Board Member
Wieke Blaauw was elected as PIE Board Member during the general meeting in November. She replaces Geartsje Oosterhof (Van Hall/Larenstein). Read more
Renewed PIE Statutes have been signed
Erwin Ploeger, Co-Chair of PIE signed the renewed PIE Statutes with Mrs Loof at Westvest Netwerk Notarissen in Delft on 18 December 2013.
Successful event "Doing Business in the South"
VNO-NCW host PIE Event "Zaken doen in het Zuiden"
Andre van Heemstra, Chair Global Compact NL, will open PIE event on 25 September 2013
Prisca Zwanikken, Royal Tropical Institute Amsterdam, new board member of PIE
Article and seminar on Public Private Partnerships
Nuffic/PIE publication
Debate with Peter van Lieshout on WRR report
