Proper Strategic Planning Research Articles

Strategi Pengembangan MSDM Untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Dan Motivasi Karyawan

Human resource management is one of the most important factors in the success of an organization. Proper strategic planning in HR management can help increase employee motivation and productivity. The purpose of this study is to understand the strategies used by Human Resource Management to improve employee motivation and performance efficiency. The research findings show that strategies such as training and development programs, leadership style, and transparency have a significant impact on employee motivation and performance. This can be interpreted that a holistic approach in HRM development is essential to increase employee motivation and productivity.

GIS-based statistical analysis for landslide susceptibility evaluation and zonation mapping: A case from Blue Nile Gorge, Gohatsion-Dejen road corridor, Central Ethiopia

Globally, landslides in mountainous regions are considered to be major geo-hazards which are frequent, intensive and devastating that result in extensive destruction to people's lives, land, property and other infrastructure. To mitigate landslide-associated risks, identification, evaluation, and delineation of susceptible areas is essential for proper strategic planning and management. The present study was conducted in Blue Nile Gorge in the highlands of Central Ethiopia, about 185 km from Addis-Ababa, along the Gohatsion-Dejen road corridor. Landslides are frequently reported in the study area, particularly during the rainy season. The objective of the present study was to evaluate landslide susceptibility and to prepare a landslide susceptibility zoning (LSZ) map. For this purpose a statistical information value (IV) model was used that took into account various factors including slope material, elevation, slope, aspect, land-use and land-cover, proximity to the road, and proximity to streams. Each of these factors was classified based on different conditions like landslide concentration, topography, geology, and land-use and land-cover types. The landslide inventory mapping was conducted through field observations and Google Earth image interpretation. Later, the influence of each causative factor on past landslides was used to calculate their respective IVs. The statistical IVs were further used to evaluate the landslide susceptibility. The LSZ map produced from this study shows that 22.3 % of the study area falls into a very high susceptibility zone, 23.1 % into a high, 18.8 % in moderate, 23.1 % into a low, and the remaining 12.8 % into a low susceptibility zone. The LSZ map was validated using the Receiver Operating Characteristics Curve (ROC), landslide density index (LDI), and past landslide data. All validation methods showed acceptable results. The prepared LSZ map can be used for safe land-use planning of the area.

التعليم الإلكتروني ودوره في نجاح التعليم العالي من وجهة نظر طلبة كلية الإدارة والاقتصاد قسم نظم المعلومات المرحلة الرابعة للسنوات من 2019-2022

Higher education has a very important role to play in every country in the world education ", because it is founded on an educated and trained generation through the provision by higher education of experienced instructors in the field of specialization, it contributes to countries' prosperity. With changes in the surrounding information technology, networks and the Internet, it must be adapted to support their environmental survival and achieve success, through so-called e-learning. It provides diverse and sophisticated educational opportunities using digital media in an online environment that serves all the world's students everywhere and in time. If e-learning contributes to changing traditional higher education structural models to be more interactive in the subjects and related teaching materials. The success of higher education in universities needs to provide an electronic learning environment through a correct planning strategy and training or provide highly efficient elements to deal with high-tech teaching tools This paper explores the provision of technical infrastructure and high technologies through proper strategic planning to build an electronic learning environment at all times in support of attendance education and not for COVID-19 reasons. The study covered the intentional sample of students of the Department of Management Information Systems Stage IV (79) students, for their experience of e-learning from 2019 to 2020 at Basra University, Faculty of Administration and Economics through the identification and analysis of it within the outputs of the Spss.22 program. The research concluded that e-education was an important experience for students and they are satisfied with it. The department has also assisted them in providing the appropriate infrastructure for use. The research recommends the survival and continuity of the e-learning mechanism along with attendance education, the development of educational cadres and students in a successful manner to interact in the subjects in order to reach the knowledge required to gain a competence commensurate with the labour market.

Legal security of the system of infrastructure support of innovative activities under the conditions of European integration processes

Problem setting. The European integration vector of the development of Ukraine in modern conditions should be directed to the key needs of the state, one of which is the aspiration to join the EU, which should be based on established processes of approximation of current legislation to international legal standards and dynamism of entry into the European scientific, educational and digital spaces. Martial law outlined new priorities for state support, however, the implementation of innovative activities is of key importance for ensuring the competitiveness of the national economy, the innovative path of which is actualized precisely through the relevant strategic orientations and measures, which must be of a systemic nature. analysis of recent researches and publications. Legal issues of implementation of support for innovative activities and problems of infrastructural support of the innovation process have been studied by many scientists. In the scientific works of S. V. Hlibko topical issues regarding the improvement of the legal regulation of the innovation process were investigated. O. V. Rozghon conducted a study of conceptual provisions regarding the substantiation of the essence of the category “international technology transfer” and a bibliographic analysis of the study of this category. Yu. M. Zhornokui analyzed legislative and doctrinal approaches in European countries regarding the formation of organizational and legal forms of venture investment in innovative activities. the purpose of the research is to study the topical legal issues related to ensuring the systematic nature of infrastructure support for innovation in the context of European integration processes. article’s main body. In today’s conditions of intensification of integration and globalization processes, one of the main factors in increasing the competitiveness of Ukrainian enterprises is their capacity for innovative activity, the economic effect of which is positive only in the case of the systemic nature of the implementation of innovative changes based on e formed innovation strategy. Proper strategic planning and systematic measures to support activities in the innovation market have a decisive influence on the state of the national economy, including its innovative direction. Today, there are indeed legal problems regarding the lack of a systematic approach to ensuring the innovative development of the national economy and regions of Ukraine, which require an urgent solution in the conditions of the general trend regarding the passive-static state of the current legislation in the field of innovation, taking into account the need for the intensification of European integration processes. The legal support of the national innovation ecosystem should have effective means of supporting and stimulating the implementation of innovative activities and the corresponding infrastructural support of the innovation process, taking into account modern challenges, real needs and generally defined strategic guidelines of the state in this area. At the same time, the construction of an effective innovation policy should also take place according to the principle of adaptive formation, taking into account the real needs of regulatory regulation, the current state of innovation development, the need to ensure effective interaction between all subjects of the innovation infrastructure and components of the national innovation system. conclusions and prospects for the development. The study of current legal issues regarding the provision of systematic infrastructural support for innovative activities in the context of European integration processes allows us to conclude that a dynamic push is now urgently needed for the development of all components of the country’s general innovation ecosystem, a decisive role is played by the use of a systemic approach, which will provide the opportunity to optimize the use innovation potential of Ukraine and significantly increase the competitiveness of the national economy based on the construction of an effective national innovation ecosystem.

Legal security of the system of infrastructure support of innovative activities under the conditions of European integration processes

Problem setting. The European integration vector of the development of Ukraine in modern conditions should be directed to the key needs of the state, one of which is the aspiration to join the EU, which should be based on established processes of approximation of current legislation to international legal standards and dynamism of entry into the European scientific, educational and digital spaces. Martial law outlined new priorities for state support, however, the implementation of innovative activities is of key importance for ensuring the competitiveness of the national economy, the innovative path of which is actualized precisely through the relevant strategic orientations and measures, which must be of a systemic nature. analysis of recent researches and publications. Legal issues of implementation of support for innovative activities and problems of infrastructural support of the innovation process have been studied by many scientists. In the scientific works of S. V. Hlibko topical issues regarding the improvement of the legal regulation of the innovation process were investigated. O. V. Rozghon conducted a study of conceptual provisions regarding the substantiation of the essence of the category “international technology transfer” and a bibliographic analysis of the study of this category. Yu. M. Zhornokui analyzed legislative and doctrinal approaches in European countries regarding the formation of organizational and legal forms of venture investment in innovative activities. the purpose of the research is to study the topical legal issues related to ensuring the systematic nature of infrastructure support for innovation in the context of European integration processes. article’s main body. In today’s conditions of intensification of integration and globalization processes, one of the main factors in increasing the competitiveness of Ukrainian enterprises is their capacity for innovative activity, the economic effect of which is positive only in the case of the systemic nature of the implementation of innovative changes based on e formed innovation strategy. Proper strategic planning and systematic measures to support activities in the innovation market have a decisive influence on the state of the national economy, including its innovative direction. Today, there are indeed legal problems regarding the lack of a systematic approach to ensuring the innovative development of the national economy and regions of Ukraine, which require an urgent solution in the conditions of the general trend regarding the passive-static state of the current legislation in the field of innovation, taking into account the need for the intensification of European integration processes. The legal support of the national innovation ecosystem should have effective means of supporting and stimulating the implementation of innovative activities and the corresponding infrastructural support of the innovation process, taking into account modern challenges, real needs and generally defined strategic guidelines of the state in this area. At the same time, the construction of an effective innovation policy should also take place according to the principle of adaptive formation, taking into account the real needs of regulatory regulation, the current state of innovation development, the need to ensure effective interaction between all subjects of the innovation infrastructure and components of the national innovation system. conclusions and prospects for the development. The study of current legal issues regarding the provision of systematic infrastructural support for innovative activities in the context of European integration processes allows us to conclude that a dynamic push is now urgently needed for the development of all components of the country’s general innovation ecosystem, a decisive role is played by the use of a systemic approach, which will provide the opportunity to optimize the use innovation potential of Ukraine and significantly increase the competitiveness of the national economy based on the construction of an effective national innovation ecosystem.

Financial planning as a tool for strengthening the company's financial stability and sustainable development

This study provides a confine monetary arrangements equivalent to the acquisi-tion, venture, and organization of assets of an endeavor. It gives an examination of the budgetary soundness of Kazakh's companies. The economy of Kazakh has a stable approach to financial and rich resources that lead to arrangements for a stable venture construction in the nation in addition to the quick improvement of the nations and modern area. It also inspects common attributes and highlights Kazakhstan Corporation's accomplishments. It examines the establishment and execution of the financial management strategic technique of Kazakhstan enter-prises. Research examination strategies incorporate a complex of different investi-gations, measurable techniques, hypothetical and exact techniques, and investi-gate a range of studies. The consequence of the investigation gives the enterprises of Kazakhstan are serious in the local market and financial planning for oversee-ing companies resources for the continued existence into the market and making a decent revenue since revenue is a definitive execution of the ventures. The most critical factors of this study are significant financial stability by proper strategic planning, statistic model, and financial analysis. Consequently, the research hy-pothesis demonstrates the association between financial planning and financial stability.

Gynecologists and Obstetricians Prefer Practical Training; A Need to Revisit Continuing Medical Education Program

Objectives: To investigate the preferred method and education subjects among gynecologists and obstetricians to find the gaps between the current and expected states of continuing medical education (CME). Methods: An online self-administered questionnaire was sent to Iranian gynecologists and obstetricians. Three main parts of the questionnaire were demographic information, general skills such as stress management, legal knowledge, and documentation, and specialized skills such as medical and surgical management. The level of clinical capability, the need for further training, and the preferred training method, virtual, theoretical, or bedside in private or academic centers, were asked and reported. Results: Two hundred and eighty-six general gynecologists and obstetricians participated in this survey. The majority (87.3%) of them were not academic staff. Nearly 70% of the participants could perform common procedures in obstetrics, general gynecology, infertility, oncology, and urogynecology, although more than two-thirds felt they needed more training. The lowest level of preparedness was in urogynecology skills, while the highest level of educational needs was reported in infertility. Surprisingly, the preferred method of education for the most specialized skills was bedside training in academic centers. Conclusions: Despite time constraints and COVID-19 restrictions, most clinicians are keen to receive more education, and in most cases, their preferred method is bedside training in academic centers. Therefore, proper strategic planning based on different fields of obstetrics and gynecology to design practical and bedside CME courses seems necessary.

The Applied Strategic Planning for the Jordan Football Association from the Perspective of the Professional Clubs’ Boards of Directors (for the 2020/2021 season)

Objectives: This study aims to identify the applied strategic planning of the Jordan Football Association from the perspective of the boards of directors of professional clubs for the season 2020/2021, considering their educational qualifications and experience. Methods: The researcher used the descriptive survey method. The study sample consisted of 88 members of the boards of directors committee. The data collection was based on four basic dimensions: commitment to strategic planning, the spread of the strategic planning role, clarity of the concept of strategic planning, and availability of good standards in the components and elements of the strategic plan. Results: Based on the variables of educational qualification and experience, it was found that there was a significant correlation between holding a postgraduate degree and having more experience. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the importance for members of the Jordan Football Association to increase their awareness and enhance the efficiency of proper strategic planning processes before the launch of the sports season each year.

The Modern Church as Not-for-Profit Organisation: Is it not Time for the Church to Become More Strategic?

For many centuries, churches have continued to play critical roles in society’s spiritual and social lives. As is the case across the globe, millions of Christians throughout South Africa continue to seek spiritual upliftment in churches. For this research, a qualitative research method was employed by means of semi-structured interviews. The research was conducted among churches within the Gauteng province of South Africa. Data were analysed through the use of the ATLAS.ti software. The findings suggest that innumerable benefits can be realised by modern churches if proper strategic planning process tools are in place. Productivity and a clear sense of direction are the leading attributes. The study recommended that more research and advocacy work still need to be done to heighten the significance of using strategic planning process tools in church management settings. This may enable the preservation of the rich history of the church.

Strategic Planning of Information Systems and Information Technology by applying the Tozer Methodology to The Lampung Betacom Pawnshop

Betacom is one of the pawnshops established since 2017, which is engaged in the service of distributing loan money to the public based on pawn law with electronic goods guarantees such as mobile phones, laptops, TVs, and so on. In carrying out its business processes, Betacom pawnshops have implemented information systems and information technology but are still not optimal, have not been integrated with each other and are not in line with the mission vision and business strategy of Betacom pawnshops. Therefore, proper strategic planning is needed. This strategic planning will be carried out using the Tozer method, to produce a strategic planning model of information systems that can support and improve the business processes of Betacom pawnshops. This research aims to improve the quality of business processes and SI / IT that can answer solutions to problems that occur. The output resulting from this research is in the form of recommendations for the results of strategic planning of information systems that can be used in the future.

The Use of Fuzzy Logic to Assess Sustainability of Oil and Gas Resources (R/P): Technical, Economic and Political Perspectives

This work presents, based on fuzzy logic, an equation that combine the impact of both technical and non-technical factors on sustainability of oil and gas. The classical formula for oil and gas sustainability factor (a = R/P) was fuzzified to include a risk factor (b) that takes into account risks associated with economic health and political stability of oil and gas producing countries. This was made possible through the introduction of risk impact factor (g) and risk impact weight % (w) into the overall risk factor (b). Results showed that economic factors: oil-revenue dependence; public debt; and institutional structure, all impact oil and gas sustainability. The level of economic diversity was found to play a major role on oil and gas sustainability. It was also shown that political stability should not be overlooked as it could indirectly impact oil and gas sustainability. This is especially true for young political regimes due to lack of long-term clear (institutional) vision; proper strategic planning; in-house knowledge and experience; and decision-making flexibility. A hypothetical case study was presented to show how our fuzzified formula works. Results showed that ‘sustainability’ factor () dropped by 45.1% when including economic health and political stability risk factors.

Vision and Market Segmentation in Urban Strategy through Marketing Approach: A Case Study of Sumy City

Abstract Competition for all kinds of resources has started among the Ukrainian cities and first of all for human capital. Therefore, a proper strategic planning is the uppermost priority for local governments. In this paper, the vision and market segmentation of the adopted strategy for the socio-economic development of the Ukrainian city of Sumy is analysed using the comparative method and content analysis. It aims to demonstrate that the city marketing approach towards strategy creation helps to make the strategy more concrete and visible. Existing city marketing strategies of Helsinki, Whitehorse, and North Port were used for comparison.

Formulation Stategies for Vocational High School in Surabaya ( Case Study: SMKS “X”)

This research focuses on strategic planning conducted at one of the private vocational high schools in Surabaya. Vocational school is one of the services in the education sector that aims to prepare students to work in specific fields. At this time, the number of students enrolling has decreased, so the need for proper strategic planning for schools in increasing the number of students. The method used in this study is the formulation of internal and external factors using the IFE and EFE matrices as the input stage and followed by determining the weights for each factor using pair comparison. In the next stage, this study uses the SWOT matrix as a strategy matching stage. The results showed the value of the IFE matrix. Schools had a total rating of 2.5, while the scores on the EFE matrix, schools had a total rating of 2.878. Based on an analysis of internal and external factors using the SWOT matrix, several alternative strategies can be obtained including Development of New Departments; Establish relationships with junior high schools in the same institution; Development of Learning Processes; Increased School Promotion; Maximizing BOS Funds; Collaboration with DU / DI; School Resource Development; School Culture Development and School Program Improvement; Improved School Performance and Quality. For the design of the strategy map obtained from four perspectives, including: (a) Financial Perspectives: Regular Provision of Budgets, Income Levels, Utilization of BOS Funds and School Imagery; (b) Customer Perspective: Number of Students, Customer Satisfaction, and School Quality; (c) Internal Business Perspectives: Marketing Development, Innovation, Process, After Sales Service, and Relationship Enhancement with DU / DI; (d) Learning and Growth Perspectives: Teacher / Staff Satisfaction, School Financial Management Development, Information System Capability, Teacher / Staff Development, and School Culture Development.

The impact of financial regulation policy uncertainty on bank profits and risk

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of financial regulation policy uncertainty (FRPU) on bank profit and risk.Design/methodology/approachThis study applies dynamic panel techniques and uses the Baker et al. (2016) FRPU index and macroeconomic variables to assess FRPU’s impact on bank profit and risk using Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation call reports from Q1 2000 to Q4 2016 for over 4,760 commercial banks.FindingsThe effect of FRPU on profitability (Return on Assets [ROA] and Return on Equity [ROE]) and risk (standard deviation of ROA and ROE) produces complex results. FRPU negatively (positively) impacts profits for small and large banks (money center banks). There is a positive impact on FRPU for small and medium-sized banks, with no impact reported for the large and money center banks.Practical implicationsFindings lead to several implications for financial services regulators, investors and executives as summarized in the conclusion. It is essential to ensure that clear communication channels are open especially to small and medium-sized banks for proper strategic planning, given their greater sensitivity to regulatory uncertainty.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the literature as follows. First, it explores the impact of FRPU on bank profits and risk using a novel index introduced by Baker et al. (2016). This news-based continuous measure presents a bank profit modeling approach that differs from traditional event study methodology. Second, a large sample of US commercial banks is used which represents an important departure from banking regulation studies.

Outside revenue generation for academic libraries in emerging markets: a view from Klang valley in Malaysia

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate various strategies of Malaysian public academic libraries that have been implemented to support library financial resources and to describe the challenges faced by the public university libraries in implementing income generation activities.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative data collection approach using a structured interview has been employed to elicit the opinions of librarians working in public university libraries in Klang Valley, Malaysia. In total, five (5) interview transcripts have been analyzed using theme-based analysis.FindingsThis study shows that the Malaysian public academic libraries showed positive reactions toward income generation. Various activities of revenue generation are carried out to support library financial resources on a small scale. However, management support for this concept is poor resulted due to many problems in carrying out the activities.Practical implicationsThis study provides insights into the importance of revenue generation activities as a source of library financial resources at public academic libraries. The strategies include the investment of academic libraries in implementing the activities related to the income generation. It is required for the library to add this activity in its library budget, the proper strategic planning and the introduction of various revenue generation activities.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the field of library and information management as it highlights the strategies of outside revenue generation activities in Malaysian public academic libraries. Library administrators could use the results to develop their strategic plans to ensure the success of the initiatives.

Teaching dental anatomy & morphology: An updated clinical- & digital-based learning module.

Dental Anatomy and morphology learning is an essential component of the dental curriculum; students introduced to dental morphology in a detailed textbook style lecture format often have difficulty transferring that knowledge to the associated clinically related activities. The purpose of this article is to describe the rationale, components and advantages of an updated dental anatomy module and present a comparison of student course evaluations for those who received the updated module (CDM) versus those who received the traditional module (TM). An updated module was implemented at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD). The updated module consisted of clinically based lectures and incorporated digital technologies in both lecture and laboratory portions of the course as well as a patient-based aesthetic wax-up exercise. The goal of the updated module is to shift emphasis away from decontextualised technical learning towards more active and clinically applicable learning that improves classroom interaction and takes advantage of the current technologies available. The results were statistically analysed using a two-sample t test. The updated module was statistically significantly highly rated by students. The updated module was highly appreciated and rated by students. An update to the educational method of teaching dental anatomy and morphology is proposed, clinical dental anatomy teaching results in enhanced students' engagement and assessment. More research and proper strategic planning for implementation of digital technology into the dental anatomy curriculum are needed to adequately utilise these resources.

Utilization of electronic resources of National Library by undergraduate students

National Library of Sri Lanka insists with large collection of quantitatively and qualitatively. Most of users are visiting the National Library for their research work and study purpose. This study examines the utilization of electronic resources of National Library by undergraduate students. This study focused a sample of 100 undergraduate students from four universities and structured questionnaires were used to collect data form the undergraduate students. The study reveals that majority of university students unaware about electronic resources available in the National Library. However, most of them were aware, how to use various electronic resources for their academic activities. The study indicated that most of the students accessed search engines to get information and they do not have awareness in using OPAC of National Library. There for the study recommends that organizing awareness programmes, workshops, modernizing electronic library facilities through proper strategic planning and giving fast internet connectivity for the users will enhance the usage of electronic resources available in the National Library.

Quality Improvement Model of Nursing Education in Muhammadiyah Universities Toward Competitive Advantage

Introduction: Most of (90,6%) nursing education quality in East Java was still low (BAN-PT, 2012). It was because the quality improvement process in nursing education generally was conducted partially (random performance improvement). The solution which might be done was through identifying proper quality improvement model in Nursing Education toward competitive advantage.Method: This research used survey to gain the data. The research sample was 16 Muhammadiyah Universities chosen using simple random sampling. The data were collected with questionnaires of 174 questions and documentation study. Data analysis used was Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis technique.Result: Nursing education department profile in Muhammadiyah Universities in Indonesia showed of 10 years establishment, accredited B and the competition level in one city/regency was averagely more than three Universities becoming the competitors. Based on the quality improvement model analysis of nursing education toward competitive advantage on Muhammadiyah Universities, it was directly affected by the focus of learning and operasional process through human resources management improvement, on the other hand information system also directly affected on quality improvement, also affected quality process components; leadership, human resources, focus of learning and operational process. In improving human resources would be directly influenced with proper strategic planning. Strategic planning was directly influenced with leadership. Thus, in improving quality of nursing education, the leadership role of department, proper information system, and thehuman resources management improvement must be implemented.Conclusion: Quality improvement model in nursing education was directly determined with learning and operational process through human resources management along with information system, strategic planning factors, and leadership. The research finding could be developed in quality analysis application program.

Understanding the Effects of Climate Change on Urban Stormwater Infrastructures in the Las Vegas Valley

The intensification of the hydrological cycle due to climate change entails more frequent and intense rainfall. As a result, urban water systems will be disproportionately affected by the climate change, especially in such urban areas as Las Vegas, which concentrates its population, infrastructure, and economic activity. Proper design and management of stormwater facilities are needed to attenuate the severe effects of extreme rainfall events. The North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program is developing multiple high-resolution projected-climate data from different combinations of regional climate models and global climate models. The objective of this study was to evaluate existing stormwater facilities of a watershed within the Las Vegas Valley in southern Nevada by using a robust design method for the projected climate. The projected climate change was incorporated into the model at the 100 year return period with 6 h duration depths, using a statistical regionalization analysis method. Projection from different sets of climate model combinations varied substantially. Gridded reanalysis data were used to assess the performance of the climate models. An existing Hydrologic Engineering Center’s Hydrological Modeling System (HEC-HMS) model was implemented using the projected change in standard design storm. Hydrological simulation using HEC-HMS showed exceedances of existing stormwater facilities that were designed under the assumption of stationarity design depth. Recognizing climate change and taking an immediate approach in assessing the city’s vulnerability by using proper strategic planning would benefit the urban sector and improve the quality of life.

Establishing Medical Schools in Limited Resource Settings.

One urgent goal of countries in sub-Saharan Africa is to dynamically scale up the education and work force of medical doctors in the training institutions and health facilities, respectively. These countries face challenges related to the rapid scale up which is mostly done without proper strategic planning, without the basic elements of infrastructure development, educational as well as academic and administrative human resources. Medical education done in the context of limited resources is thus compromising the quality of graduates. In the future, a collaborative and need-based approach involving major stakeholders such as medical educators concerned, ministries, planners and policy makers is needed. This article identifies the challenges of establishing medical schools and sustaining the quality of education through rapid scale-up in Sub-Saharan Africa in the settings of limited resources. It also outlines the minimum requirements for establishing medical schools. A consensus building workshop was conducted in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, from Nov 8-12, 2013. Participants were professionals from 13 Ethiopian medical schools, and representatives of medical schools from South Sudan, Somaliland, Somalia, and Mozambique. Participants are listed in Appendix 1. The governments and stakeholders should jointly develop strategic plans and a roadmaps for opening or expanding medical schools to scale up educational resources. It is advisable that medical schools have autonomy regarding the number of student-intake, student selection, curriculum ownership, resource allocation including for infrastructure and staff development. Health science and medical curricula should be integrated within and harmonized nationally. An educational evaluation framework needs to be embedded in the curricula, and all medical schools should have Health Science Education Development Centers.