Indo-Africa Virtual University
The Indo-Africa Virtual University is a virtual university that has been announced for Africa by the Indira Gandhi National Open University, with headquarters of the virtual university proposed to be in Ethiopia or Kenya, and an initial cost is estimated at 150 crore ($3.5 million), with an annual cost or 100 crore. It has been reported that it could take between six months and a year to implement, and would fuel demand in Africa for higher studies in Indian institutions.
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