Zambia Higher Education Authority (HEA) led by Director General Kazhila Croffat Chinsembu, emphasizes the importance of restructuring learning programs at higher education institutions (HEIs) to align with national development goals and enhance technological capabilities to effectively train 21st-century learners.
In pursuit of this agenda, Zambia HEA partnered with the Philippine Ministry of Education and leading universities such as the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA–Las Piñas. This collaboration represents a significant step in HEA’s efforts to enhance academic standards in Zambia’s higher education sector.
During HEA’s visit to the Philippines in February 2025, facilitated by renowned Indian educationist and philanthropist Dr. Gunasekar Ariyamuthu, key discussions were held with officials from the Philippine Ministry of Education and top universities. The visit resulted in landmark agreements focused on capacity development programs for HEA and new exchange opportunities for Zambian students, academic staff, and researchers. These initiatives aim to provide Zambian learners and scholars exposure to the Philippines’ advanced technological expertise in various fields including medical training, engineering, material science, ICT, hospitality management, aviation, marine studies, and environmental sustainability science.
Through this partnership, Zambian academics and students will have access to the technological advancements of top Philippine universities, further strengthening Zambia’s higher education sector and its global competitiveness.
Beyond this initiative, FENCE Educational Consultancy Inc., led by Dr. Gunasekar Ariyamuthu, has been instrumental in promoting education tourism by facilitating the arrival of Indian students in the Philippines for medical and postgraduate studies. These students not only benefit from the country’s high academic standards but also immerse themselves in Philippine culture and heritage through voluntourism activities and cultural experiences arranged in collaboration with Strikers Travel Corp.
Dr. Gunasekar Ariyamuthu, a philanthropist based in the Philippines, holds a resident visa under the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) program of the Philippine Retirement Authority. Under his leadership, FENCE Educational Consultancy Inc. has been a trusted partner agency of Strikers Travel Corp. for over a decade, playing a pivotal role in facilitating international academic exchanges and fostering global learning opportunities.