
It is highly problematic to attribute the formation of knowledge to a single society, racial group, or continental location. The exchange of knowledge is a two-way street. The question of whether or not Addis Ababa University ought to function as a knowledge producer or an importer is an important one for the study of our topic. Addis Ababa University (AAU), founded as the University College in the 1950s, is one of Ethiopia’s oldest and largest tertiary education and research institutions. The university has long been a national leader in education, research, and outreach to the local community.