The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Grant Makers Pledge $200-Million to Improve African Colleges and Universities

By Ian Wilhelm

Six of the wealthiest U.S. foundations have pledged to provide $200-million over five years to improve colleges and universities in Africa to support what they described as a "quiet revolution" in the continent's academic resources.

The commitment, which is an expansion of a partnership established five years...

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