Quality Education and International Partnership for Textile and Fashion: Hidden Potentials of East Africa

Foreword
Preface
Contents
1 Analysis of the Current Situation and Prospects of China–East Africa Higher Education Cooperation
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Current Situation of Internationalization of China’s Higher Education: The History of Internationalization of China’s Education and China–Africa Higher Education Cooperation
1.1.2 Initial Development Stage (1950–1965)
1.1.3 Regeneration Restart Stage (1978–1988)
1.1.4 Exploration and Development Stage (1989–1999)
1.1.5 Gradually Mature Stage (2000–2016)
1.1.6 High-Quality Construction Stage: After 2017
1.2 Current Situation of Economic and Educational Development in East Africa
1.2.1 Overview of Economic Development
1.2.2 Overview of Education Development
1.2.3 Analysis of Characteristics of Internationalization of African Higher Education
1.3 Main Forms of China–Africa Higher Education Cooperation
1.3.1 Exchange Visits of Educational Delegations at the Government Level
1.3.2 Joint Promotion of Overseas Students’ Education
1.3.3 Mutual Exchange of Teacher Resources
1.3.4 International Cooperation in Scientific Research Projects
1.3.5 Establishment of the Cooperative Culture Research Base
1.4 Main Difficulties and Problems
1.4.1 Ideological Differences Have Long Existed
1.4.2 Cultural Differences and Cross-Cultural Conflicts
1.4.3 Western Media Misleading China–Africa Relations
1.4.4 China’s Research on African Studies Needs to Be Deepened
1.5 Suggestions on Promoting Educational Exchanges and Cooperation Between China and Africa
1.5.1 Enhancing the Effect of Training Foreign Students
1.5.2 Enhancing Exchanges and Cooperation Between Chinese and African University Teachers
1.5.3 Establishing a Discourse System for Cultural Exchanges Between the Two Sides
1.5.4 Increase Support for Cultural Studies of Both Sides
References
2 Textile and Fashion Internationalization-Hidden Potentials of the Federal Republic of Somalia
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Textile Industry in Somalia
2.2.1 History
2.2.2 Traditional Somali Finger Weaving
2.2.3 Traditional Hand Weaving
2.2.4 Somali Traditional Women’s Clothing
2.2.5 Somali Traditional Men’s Clothing
2.2.6 Tie and Dye
2.2.7 Transformation of Fashion Design Somalia
2.3 Bridging the Gap Between Textiles and Agriculture
2.3.1 Banana Production
2.3.2 Cotton Cultivation in Somalia
2.4 Textile Related Educational Institutions in Somalia
2.4.1 Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Somalia
2.4.2 Partners in Implementing TVET Programs
2.4.3 Other Funding Organizations Include
2.4.4 Somalia Education Support Bodies of TVET Programs
2.4.5 TVET Textiles Courses/Activities
2.4.6 Other Informal Skills Training Initiatives
2.4.7 Challenges Hindering the Advancement of Technical Training and Skills Development
2.4.8 Strategies by the Government to Support TVET Programs
2.4.9 Non-Formal Education (NFE)
2.5 University Education
2.5.1 University Textile Education in Somalia
2.6 Conclusion
References
3 Transformation of Higher Education in Kenya in the Context of Collaboration with China on Textile and Fashion
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Overview of Higher Education on Global Perspectives
3.3 Historical Background of Higher Education in Kenya
3.4 Changes in Higher Education Vis-a-Vie Increased Number of Universities
3.5 Higher Education and Textile and Fashion
3.6 Overview Textile and Fashion Sector in Kenya
3.6.1 Textile Sub-sector
3.6.2 Fashion Sub-sector in Kenya
3.6.3 Big Five Design
3.7 Investment in Textile and Fashion by Government
3.8 Contributions by Private and Non-governmental Entities to the Textile and Fashion Sector
3.9 Collaborations Between Chinese and Kenyan Universities in Textile and Fashion Sector
3.10 Opportunities for Investors
3.11 Challenges of Textile and Fashion Sector and Their Mitigations
3.12 Recommendations
3.13 Conclusion
References
4 Overview of Textile and Fashion Higher Education in Burundi
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Overview of Textile and Fashion Higher Education in Burundi
4.2.1 Overview of the Higher Education System
4.2.2 Public University
4.2.3 Private University
4.2.4 Universities and Enrollment Rate of Textile and Fashion Higher Education Institutions
4.3 Projects Aimed at Improving the Textile Industry in Burundi
4.3.1 FEMCOM/COMFWB Project
4.3.2 Fashionomics Africa Initiative
4.4 Investment in Textile and Fashion in Higher Education
4.5 Reform and Development of Textile and Fashion Higher Education
4.6 Exchange and Cooperation of Burundi with China’s Higher Education
4.6.1 Overview of Internationalization of Higher Education
4.6.2 Quality Concerns and Challenges Associated with Internationalization
4.6.3 Internationalization Versus Regional Characteristics and Connection with the Local Community
4.6.4 Development Process and Current Situation of Educational Exchanges with China
4.6.5 Development of Confucius Institutes
4.6.6 Inter-School Communication with Chinese Universities
4.7 The Direction of Higher Education Exchange and Cooperation in the Context of China-Africa Cooperation in Textile and Garment-Related Majors
4.7.1 Cooperation and Connections Between Regional Institutions
4.7.2 Impact of Sino-Africa Cooperation on Africa’s Textile and Apparel Industry
4.7.3 Scholarships that Foster Sino-Africa Cooperation and Exchange
4.8 Why is Burundi Best Suited to Cooperate for Textile Education? Reasons that Make Burundi the Ideal Country to Cooperate for Textile Education
4.9 Conferences, Seminars, Journals, and Magazines Related to the Textile and Fashion of Burundi
4.9.1 International Publications Which Cover Burundi’s Textile and Fashion Industry
4.9.2 Burundi’s Local Textile and Fashion Magazines
4.10 Investment Opportunity in the Textile Sector in Burundi
4.10.1 Investment in Textile Agriculture, i.e., Plantation of Natural Fibers
4.10.2 Investment in the Traditional Textile Industry—Factors that Drive Investments in the Traditional Textile Industry
4.10.3 Problems Faced by Complexe Textile Du Burundi (Burundi Textile Company)
4.10.4 Investment in the Hi-Tech Industry
4.11 Conclusion
4.12 Recommendation
References
5 Uganda Textile Education and Industry: The Current Status and Investment Opportunities
5.1 Preamble
5.1.1 Uganda
5.1.2 The Economy
5.1.3 The Uganda Textile Industry
5.1.4 The Uganda Textile Education
5.2 Overview of Textile Higher Education in Uganda
5.3 Curriculum Content of the Textile Programs
5.3.1 Bachelor of Science in Textile and Clothing Technology, Kyambogo University
5.3.2 Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile and Industrial Engineering, Busitema University
5.3.3 Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles Design, Nkumba University
5.3.4 Makerere University Short Courses
5.4 Key Underlying Issues Affecting Textile Higher Education in Uganda and Their Possible Solutions
5.4.1 Limited Enrollment
5.4.2 Limited Study Resources, Knowledge, and Brain Drain
5.4.3 Poor Link Between Industry and Education Institutions
5.5 Overview of Internationalization of Higher Education
5.5.1 Development Process and Current Situation of Educational Exchanges with China
5.5.2 Inter-School Communication with Chinese Universities
5.6 Investment Opportunity of Textile Sector in Uganda: The Case of Value Addition on Uganda’s Cotton
5.7 Important Value Addition Relationships in the Cotton Textile Industry
5.7.1 Estimation Cotton Fiber Waste Generated at Various Stages of Production
5.7.2 Price Approximation
5.7.3 Analysis of Potential Export Revenue from the Cotton Value Addition Chain
5.7.4 Concluding Remarks
References
6 Green Supply Chain Management Practices—A Case Study from the Mauritian Textile Industry
6.1 Background of Textile Industry in Mauritius
6.1.1 Mauritian Economic Situation
6.1.2 Environmental Situation in Mauritius
6.1.3 Sustainability Awareness in the Mauritian Textile Industry
6.1.4 Global Sustainability Issues
6.2 Case Study of the Mauritian Textile Industry
6.2.1 Company 1
6.2.2 Company 2
6.2.3 Company 3
6.3 Drivers of Green Practices
6.3.1 Driver 1: Top Management Support and Commitment
6.3.2 Driver 2: Corporate Social Responsibility
6.3.3 Driver 3: Customer Awareness and Sensitivity
6.3.4 Driver 4: Resource Scarcity and Circular Economy
6.3.5 Driver 5: Government Legislation and Support
6.3.6 Driver 6: Competition
6.3.7 Green Practices and Firm’s Performance
6.3.8 Green Practices and Innovation
6.4 Conclusion
References
7 Education and Investment Opportunities in the Textile Sector in Ethiopia—an Overview
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Potential of the Textile Sector in Ethiopia
7.3 Universities, Colleges and Training Centers for the Textile and Apparel Education Field
7.4 Internationalization of the Ethiopian Textile Sector
7.5 Exchange and Cooperation Between Ethiopian and Chinese Higher Education
7.5.1 Donghua University
7.5.2 Tianjin University of Technology
7.5.3 Tianjin University of Science and Technology
7.5.4 Chengdu Textile University
7.6 Investment Opportunity in the Textile Sector in Ethiopia
7.7 Government Supports and Incentives
7.7.1 Custom Duty Exemptions
7.7.2 Exemption from Income Tax
7.7.3 Export Incentives
7.7.4 Remittance
7.7.5 Industrial Parks
7.7.6 Investment Guarantee and Protection
7.7.7 Cost of Land and Utilities
7.8 Investment Areas in the Textile Value Chain Sector
7.8.1 Cotton Farming
7.8.2 Textile and Garment Manufacturing
7.9 Conclusion
References
8 Textile and Fashion Industry of Mozambique
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Capulana
8.3 The Trend of 2nd Hand Clothing in Mozambique
8.4 Cotton Industry
8.5 SWOT Analysis of Mozambique Textile Industry
8.6 The Creativity of Upcycling Used Garments in Mozambique
8.7 Cut Make Trim
8.8 Vertical Integration of Textile Sector
8.9 WITH Project
8.10 Fashion Week of Mozambique
8.11 Fashion Designer of Mozambique
8.12 Suggestions for Improvement of the Apparel Sector in Mozambique
8.12.1 Export-Oriented Strategies
8.12.2 Easy Access to Markets
8.12.3 Diversified Products
8.12.4 Types of Garments for Vertical Integration
8.12.5 Action Plan
8.13 Conclusion
References
9 Overview on Textile and Fashion Industry in Tanzania: A Need to Realize Its Potential in Poverty Alleviation
9.1 Introduction
9.2 History of Fashion and Textiles in Tanzania
9.3 Status of Textile Industries in Tanzania
9.4 Higher Learning Institutions Overview and Opportunities to Cooperate
9.4.1 Contribution of High Learning Institutions to Textile and Fashion
9.4.2 Why Is It Best to Cooperate with Tanzania Universities in Textile Education
9.5 Tanzania Cotton and Sisal
9.5.1 Conventional Cotton
9.5.2 Organic Cotton
9.5.3 Sisal Is Back
9.6 Fashion Trends in Tanzania
9.6.1 Tanzanian Fashion Designers
9.6.2 Challenges Facing Fashion Industry Sector in Tanzania
9.7 Investing in Textile and Apparel in Tanzania
9.8 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
10 Textiles Education in Sudan: An Overview of Sudanese Cotton Production, and Textiles and Fashion Design in Higher Education Institutions
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Prologue
10.1.2 Aesthetical Values of Sudanese Textiles
10.1.3 Higher Education in Sudan
10.2 Cotton Production in Sudan
10.2.1 Cotton Cultivation: From Ancient to Current Sudan
10.2.2 Agricultural Research
10.2.3 Cotton Research Program
10.2.4 Challenges
10.3 Textiles Education at the University of Gezira
10.4 Textiles Education at the Sudan University of Science and Technology
10.5 Fashion Education at the College of Fine and Applied Arts
10.6 Conclusion and Prospective
References
11 Concluding Remarks on Textile and Fashion Education Internationalization—Hidden Potentials of East Africa
11.1 Advantages and Experience of China’s Higher Education
11.2 Development and Transformation of African Higher Education
11.3 Benefit Analysis of China–Africa Higher Education Cooperation
11.3.1 Role of China–Africa Higher Education Cooperation in Promoting China’s Social Development
11.3.2 Role of China–Africa Higher Education Cooperation in Promoting Social Development in Africa
11.3.3 Role of China–Africa Higher Education Cooperation in Promoting the Development of the International Community
11.4 Difficulties and Solutions of China–Africa Higher Education Cooperation
11.4.1 External Environment of Non-higher Education Cooperation Is Relatively Complex
11.4.2 Misunderstanding of China by International Public Opinion
11.4.3 Restriction of Sino-African Cultural Barriers
11.5 Exploration of the Mode of China–Africa Higher Education Cooperation
11.5.1 Cooperation Mode of Vocational Education
11.5.2 Language Education Cooperation Mode
11.5.3 Cooperation Mode of Studying Abroad in China
11.5.4 Cooperative Education Cooperation Mode
References