University of Cape Verde budget rises by 400,000 contos
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expresso das Ilhas
The Cape Verdean government will increase the University of Cape Verde’s budget from 1.1 million to 1.5 million contos for the 2026–2027 academic year. Education Minister Arnaldo Brito wants the increase to improve learning and bring the university closer to businesses and communities, according to his opening speech.
The Cape Verdean government will increase the budget of the University of Cape Verde by around 400,000 contos, from 1.1 million to 1.5 million contos, Expresso das Ilhas reports. Education Minister Arnaldo Brito asked the institution to produce more knowledge and help solve the country’s problems.
At the opening of the 2026–2027 academic year, Arnaldo Brito also called for a reduction in lectures in favour of learning in laboratories, businesses and communities. He presented the budget increase as a measure intended to bring about concrete improvements at the university and throughout its community, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
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