Background of the Project
Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project is a five-year project funded by the World Bank through the Ministry
of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) that is expected to be completed in July, 2026. The project is designed to revitalize
and expand the capacity of universities to contribute to key areas for innovation, economic development, and institutional
relevance to the labour market. This is achieved through substantial investments in state-of-the-art infrastructure that facilitates
modern and efficient teaching and research, as well as rigorous training of educators, researchers, and administrators to meet
the highest standards.
Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) is one of the higher learning institutions in the country that implement the
Project. Through this project, MUCE is constructing new infrastructures, rehabilitating its facilities and installing modern
digital infrastructure for learning and administration. It is also reviewing its degree programmes by engaging the private sector,
improving institutional management and gender-related issues and inclusive education. In addition, the project is supporting
capacity building for academic staff at master’s and PhD levels and short courses for administrative and technical staff.
