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Comment l'Afrique peut-elle jouer un rôle de leader dans l'exploitation des micro-certifications? By: Mr Laurent Ndaywel, R.D. Congo

Article in French and English. Les micro-certifications, axées sur des compétences spécifiques, permettent de combler le déficit de compétences de manière flexible et accessible, surtout dans des domaines critiques comme l'énergie renouvelable, la gestion des déchets, l'agriculture durable, et la technologie numérique.

How can Africa take a leading role in harnessing the potentialities of micro-credentials for the green and digital transformation and for better opportunities for all? By: Prof. Carlos Mataruca, CNAQ, Mozambique

Africa has significant potential to leverage micro-credentials as a key tool for driving its green and digital transformation while promoting more equitable access to opportunities.

Conclusions of ACQF Forums 2024

In 2024 the ACQF-II conducted 4 Forums of the National Qualifications Authorities and relevant Agencies / departments. This summary of all conclusions and recommendations can be complemented by the Agendas, reports and Presentations accessible on the respective webpages on ACQF website.

Factsheet ACQF-II Updated - report of all activities (May 2023 - 31 December 2024)

ACQF-II Project continues implementation of all planned activities and reached tangible outputs. Active cooperation with all involved countries and regions has been key for this successful roadmap. High appreciation to all countries and their national qualifications authorities and entities for the engagement and ownership.

QCP Training Programme - QCP Contact Persons

Nov 26, 2024 11:30 AM to Dec 04, 2024 01:30 PM — Online - Zoom meeting,

2 training webinars to develop the knowledge skills required to support activities of the QCP Contact Persons for integration and effective use of the QCP within national qualifications frameworks.

Somalia: Developing NQF-RPL-CATS Policies. Policy dialogue and capacity development workshop

Nov 08, 2024 06:00 AM to Nov 10, 2024 02:00 PM — Nairobi,

Cooperation Somalia-ACQF-II on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (CATS).

Sierra Leone: Policy planning webinar – focus on RPL and CATS

Oct 31, 2024 from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM — Online - Zoom meeting,

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer Systems (CATS) are fundamental policies connected to the NQF, contributing to mobility, progression and social inclusion

4th ACQF Forum: Micro-credentials for better opportunities

Nov 13, 2024 05:00 AM to Nov 14, 2024 01:00 PM — Hotel Savoy, Victoria - Seychelles,

Final ACQF Forum in 2024 - in Victoria, Seychelles.

Seychelles - National Credit Accummulation and Transfer System (SNCATS): Policy and Guidelines

Nov 12, 2024 from 05:00 AM to 01:05 PM — Hotel Savoy, Victoria - Seychelles,

The Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA) co-organises with the project "African Continental Qualifications Framework" (ACQF-II), the stakeholder workshop on the new Seychelles National Credit Accumulation and Transfer System – Policy and Guidelines (SNCATS). This workshop is focused on the theme: “Unveiling the SNCATS and Stakeholder Capacity Building – Giving new impetus to progression, mobility and lifelong learning". This one-day intense national workshop will take place in Victoria, on 12 November 2024, at the Hotel Savoy.

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.

Monitoring and Evaluation in the context of Qualifications Frameworks / ACQF

Sep 19, 2024 10:00 AM to Oct 24, 2024 10:00 AM — Zoom,

Many African countries are developing, are starting implementation or have substantial experience of operations of their NQF and need to review certains tools and reference principles. Monitoring and Evaluation concepts, tools and indicators are fundamental to support NQF institutions and stakeholders in steering the NQF towards the expected impacts.

Angola, INQ: Apoio à Preparação da Implementação dos referenciais do Catálogo Nacional de Qualificações Profissionais (CNQP)

Sep 12, 2024 08:30 AM to Oct 31, 2024 04:00 PM — Instituto Nacional de Qualificações (INQ), Luanda,

Iniciativa da Direção do INQ apoiada tecnicamente pelo ACQF-II, composta de uma série de 3 programas de formação e ação piloto. Angola, INQ: Supporting Preparation for Implementation of the Standards of the National Catalogue of Professional Qualifications