MeduProf-S guest on AAHEFA conference in Accra, Ghana

On March 29 the managing director of MeduProf-S, Willem van Prooijen, presented a paper at the conference of the African Association of Higher Education Financing Agencies in Accra, Ghana. The paper adressed the issue of sustainability and a comparison with the Dutch system. In the conference representatives from Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Rwanda were present to discuss the different study loan schemes in the different countries. the purpose for MeduProf-S for this visit to be informed about the study loan schemes in the different countries, to exchange experiences, ideas and look for a long term cooperation. It is impressive to see how study loans are on the agenda of a growing number of African countries and how the different local agencies are dealing with opportunities and challenges.