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Cooperation for better recognition of qualifications in Africa - synergies and complementarities between ACQF and UNESCO Recognition Conventions. Article by: James Mwewa, expert ACQF-II team

The articles explores solutions for a renewed impetus to recognition of qualifications and credentials in Africa and beyond: ACQF-II develops a Technical Note on linkages and complementarities between the Addis Recognition Convention (ARC) and the ACQF.

Luanda hosts the 2nd NQF Forum on 5-6 Sept 2024

On 5-6 September representatives of 19 African countries meet in Luanda to discuss NQF, RPL, CATS, Green Skills, Micro-credentials, Qualifications and Credentials Platform and launch the pilot phase of referencing to ACQF.

National Qualifications Frameworks in Africa: ACQF Survey 2024 - Report highlights main features and trends

The first NQF survey conducted by ACQF-II project expands and updates the information collected by the initial ACQF Mapping Study. Article: E. Castel-Branco (based on Survey report).

Strengthening the link between the NQF and quality assurance arrangements. By: Andrea Bateman

How a country’s NQF links to its quality assurance arrangements and how these arrangements support, complement, and enable the strategies embedded in the NQF policy instrument is critical to an NQF’s implementation and long-term success.

Comparison between European Qualifications Framework and the National National Qualifications Framework of the Republic of Cabo Verde. News article by: Eduarda Castel-Branco

For the first time, the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) compared with the NQF of an African Country – Cabo Verde. Based on a participative process of 8 comparison meetings over 6 months, the report identified and analysed similarities and diversity and concluded that both qualifications frameworks are comparable. The report was presented to EQF Advisory Group in June 2023, and to a wider audience of African and European countries through a webinar in September 2023.

ACQF recognised as a Good Practice of South-South and Triangular Cooperation for SDG-4 (UN Publication)

South-South and Triangular cooperation is fundamental to transform Education. ACQF is recognised a Good Practice. By: Eduarda Castel-Branco

Ghana Credit Accumulation and Transfer System gains momentum. By: James Mwewa, ACQF-II expert.

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education of Ghana and relevant institutions develop the ecosystem for lifelong learning, employability, green and digital transformation: comprehensive NQF, Recognition of prior learning and CATS. In cooperation with ACQF-II.

Seychelles - develops national Credit Accumulation and Transfer System. Article by: James Mwewa - ACQF-II expert.

Keeping the internationalisation dream alive - taking Seychelles' Education and Training to the world with a the new consistent national CATS.

Micro-credentials. Exploring the Dynamics of Micro-Credentials: Insights from Across African States.

The recent ACQF-II survey collected data on the place and trends of micro-credentials in the qualifications and lifelong learning systems in different African countries. 28 countries participated in the survey. Stakeholders express a practically unanimous call for a common continental approach. Authors: Zalán Tamás Jakab, Elzbieta Zutautaite, Gerda Stukienė. PPMI.

New ACQF-II Survey Maps Policies on Recognition of Prior Learning across African Countries.

The survey findings underscore the evolving landscape of RPL initiatives in Africa, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. By addressing key priorities, enhancing stakeholder awareness, and fostering collaboration, stakeholders can maximise the potential of RPL to empower individuals and contribute to socio-economic development across the continent. Authors: Zalán Tamás Jakab, Elzbieta Zutautaite, Gerda Stukienė. PPMI.

ACQF Qualifications and Credentials Platform: in brief

The ACQF QCP is designed to process, classify, compare, and visualise information on various qualifications across education and training sectors. It consists of interconnected databases, offering at minimum tools for analysis, classification, and visualisation.

Le projet ACQF-II amplifie les activités en 2024 - niveaux pays et continent

Plan d'activités du project ACQF-II en 2024 (Français)