The team of ASTU’s management led by the board chairperson of the university took part in the official inauguration of the EDCF consulting consortium for the establishment of 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) for Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) in Seoul, Korea.

It is to be recalled that this Korean EDCF project is overdue due to COVID-19 and other technical issues; however, both parties have agreed to stick to the current plan. The management of ASTU has exerted unreserved efforts to get the project implemented and Seoul National University has facilitated the commencement of the project. It is believed that once the project becomes operational according to the agreed schedule, world-class, high-tech research & innovation centers will be established at ASTU,ETHIOPIA.The board chairperson, Dr. Shumet Gizaw, has expressed his appreciation for ASTU management and Seoul National University (SNU) to realize this project.