Building Alumni Communities and Impact Networks (BAC-IN)
Overview
The BAC-IN programme was a capacity-building initiative designed to up-skill key staff members at the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Partner institutions. It supported these institutions through direct learning opportunities, the creation of resources, and the development of systems that extended beyond the programme's duration.
Additionally, the project fostered collective learning and strengthened networks among education institutions as part of its strategy to achieve its objectives.
In addition to staff training, the programme included capacity-building sessions for alumni representatives, who engaged in co-creation activities. Select student groups, including those focused on inclusivity for people living with disabilities and refugees, also benefited from the programme.
Former BAC-IN African University Partners
Achievements
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All three consortium partners signed commitment letters with inHive.
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Kick-off meetings (online) were held among partners.
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Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with four scholar partner universities.
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Engagement took place with Managers of the Mastercard Foundation’s Scholars Programme.
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Project management systems and structures were discussed.
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A programme steering committee was established, including alumni, scholars, Foundation staff, and partner representatives.
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A needs assessment was conducted across four partner universities.
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Literature on alumni networks/communities in African universities was reviewed, analyzed, and synthesised.
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The needs assessment was finalised with all five partner universities.
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The Action Research phase was initiated.
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The MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) Strategy and Plan were finalised.
BAC-IN Partners and Their Roles (During Project Implementation)
