The organization's strategy for capacity building relies on the efficient use of existing training resources. Hence, networking is actively encouraged. In this connection, a significant amount of the engineering education activities are implemented through the African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions (ANSTI), itself, a project developed by UNESCO.


Promotion of University-Industry Cooperation
In order to promote cooperation between university and industry the Organisation uses a programme called: University-Industry Science Partnership (UNISPAR) programme. The objective of the programme is to promote cooperation for the utilization of research results generated by local scientists.

The programme offers an opportunity for capacity utilization and the integration of S&T research activities into the productive sectors of the economy. UNISPAR-Africa programme activities can be grouped into three categories; The Organisation of national and regional conferences; the publication of brochures and newsletters to disseminate information on commercialisable research results and the award of small grants for joint university-industry cooperative technology development projects. Through the small grants award scheme UNESCO has supported projects leading to commercial products such as the detection kit for Salmonella DNA which was developed in Zimbabwe, the technology for the manufacture from cellulose for agricultural wastes developed in Nigeria and the wood adhesive formulation now in use in chipboard manufacture in Tanzania.