On 21–22 July 2026, the University of Juba hosted the workshop “Drafting a Regulatory Framework for Online Higher Education Programs”, a key activity of the EAGLE project. Organized in a hybrid format, the workshop brought together representatives from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MoHEST), higher education institutions, legal and ICT experts, and EAGLE partner universities to discuss the development of a national regulatory framework for online higher education in South Sudan.
The workshop aimed to support the country’s efforts to establish a regulatory framework to guide the implementation of quality online higher education programmes. Throughout the two-day event, participants examined the legal, academic, and technological dimensions of online education while exploring international experiences that could inform future policy development in South Sudan.
A central contribution of the workshop came from the EAGLE consortium, whose partners shared their expertise and experiences in regulating and implementing online higher education. Experts from the Universitat Politècnica de València, the University of Nicosia, Comboni College of Science and Technology, and Tangaza University presented regulatory approaches from Europe, Spain, Cyprus, Sudan, and Kenya, providing participants with valuable international and regional perspectives to support informed decision-making.
- Agenda (.pdf)
- Video day 1 (link)
- Presentations:
- Regulating Online Higher Education in Europe: Common Principles, National Approaches and Tips for Developing a Legal Framework by Luis Á. Ruiz (UPV).
- Regulation for online Higher Education in Spain (Annex) by Elena Taulet (UPV).
- Regulation for online Higher Education in Cyprus by Kyriakos E. Georgiou (University of Nicosia).
- Regulation for online Higher Education in Sudan by Jorge Naranjo (Comboni College of Science and Technology).
- Regulation for online Higher Education in Kenya by Jeketule Soko (Tangaza University).
- Standards and Regulations of Online Learning, Open Universities and other Institutions of Tertiary Education in the Republic of South Sudan by David Manyok Chol (University of Juba).
- Online programs and experiences in South Sudan by Lilly Abau Yosia (University of Juba).
- Defining the next steps for the online regulation framework for higher education in South Sudan by Allah Jabu Dafalla Khamis (MoHEST).
The second day focused from presentations to collaborative work. Participants were divided into thematic working groups to address the legal and technical dimensions of the proposed regulatory framework. Discussions focused on defining key governance mechanisms, infrastructure requirements, and practical recommendations that could support the development of online higher education in South Sudan. The outcomes of each group were presented and discussed in a final plenary session, providing a foundation for the next steps in the regulatory drafting process.
As an associate partner of the EAGLE project, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MoHEST) played a central role throughout the workshop by facilitating discussions and engaging national stakeholders. By bringing together policymakers, universities, and international experts, the workshop strengthened institutional collaboration and reinforced EAGLE’s commitment to supporting the development of a robust regulatory framework for online higher education in East Africa.