It was a great honor for DUCE to host scholars from Palacky University-Czech Republic. The delegates visited DUCE from 19^th-20^th July 2022 for academic presentation on research, consultancy and postgraduate supervision.

The delegates comprised of Prof. Pavel Novacek, Dr. Martin Schlossarek, Nikola Medova and Eva Ohniskova.

Speaking during a brief meeting, Prof. Novacek said his team is working with Erasmus programme that links in areas of development studies, environmental studies and economics. The programme provides students with knowledge and skills in analyzing issues, designing and promoting development policies at national, regional and international levels.

On his side, Dr. Martin Schlossarek, said Palacky is the oldest University educating scholars since 16^th century. He said the institution is home of thousands of students from all over the world. He remarked that Palacky and DUCE can expand their partnership and work closely on joint research and project development.

In response, the College Principal, Prof. Stephen Maluka agreed that the two institutions can strategically expand their cooperation and work more closely on staff exchange and staff development, publications, joint research, resource sharing and capacity building.

DUCE and Paracky University have a five year partnership programme signed in 2019. The two institutions agreed to collaborate on staff and student exchange programmes.