International Public Health Innovation Research and Education - Abomey-Calavi University - INSPIRE-UAC – INSPIRE-UAC

Benin, supported by WHO, has the ambition to become a strategic pole for training, research and expertise in the resolution of social and health issues in Africa. To date, Benin has a scattered and incomplete public health (PH) training offer, while needs are increasing. The teaching of professions in PH is important for the socio-economic development of the country. The strengthening of PH training is part of the context of emerging health crises, partly related to demographic and environmental changes.
The training of field agents, technicians and managers is fundamental for the design and management of screening, prevention/health promotion, and clinical or epidemiological research programs. The objective of the Innovation Santé Publique Internationale Recherche Enseignement à l'Université d'Abomey-Calavi (INSPIRE-UAC) project is to structure the PH training offer at all levels of the university system.
At the bachelor's level, the offer will be strengthened and made more legible, in order to better prepare students to enter the master's level, but also to allow their access to qualified jobs. At the Master's level, the project proposes the creation of International Partnership Degrees (IPD). Five Master's degree courses will be offered in an MS field, including one of excellence in IPD between the three universities ("One-Health" theme). In doctoral studies, co-supervision will be increased and doctoral training will be standardized. A mobility support system will be set up to increase the national and regional attractiveness of students. The place of digital technology will be reinforced, allowing for pedagogical sharing, collaborative work and the use of innovative pedagogical devices. This project will thus allow for both quantitative and qualitative reinforcement of human capacities in PH at the UAC while ensuring equity and sustainable development.