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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.

2nd NQF Forum - 2ème Fórum CNC - 2º Fórum QNQ - LUANDA, Angola (5-6 September 2024)

Sep 05, 2024 08:00 AM to Sep 06, 2024 04:00 PM — Luanda, Hotel Alvalade,

The 2nd NQF Forum addresses 5 themes: innovation of new NQFs; kick-off referencing to ACQF; quality assurance of NQFs; policy instruments for mobility, recognition and portability - RPL, CATS, micro-credentials; greening NQFs; Qualifications and Credentials Platform (QCP) in progress.

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.

Eswatini develops the National Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - in cooperation with ACQF-II

May 13, 2024 from 07:30 AM to 01:00 PM — Eswatini College of Technology,

The workshop of 13 May 2024 in Mbabane discussed the draft RPL Policy document. Eswatini Qualifications Authority leads the process.

Sierra Leone-ACQF-II: a decisive step forward towards the NQF - capacity development programme (Part II)

May 22, 2024 09:00 AM to May 24, 2024 04:00 PM — Ministry of Foreign Affairs Academy Hall - Freetown, Sierra Leone,

Sierra Leone drafted the new NQF in 2024, and started a wide national stakeholders consultation process. This workshop contributes to discussion of the draft NQF document and continues the capacity building programme started in November 2023.

Forum des institutions des Cadres Nationaux des Certifications (Atelier continental) - Information en Français

Jun 18, 2024 07:30 AM to Jun 20, 2024 03:00 PM — Hotel Memling, Salle Virunga - Kinshasa,

Le Ministère de la Formation Professionnelle et Métiers (MFPM) de la République Démocratique du Congo (RD Congo) coorganise avec le projet « Cadre Continental Africain de Certifications » (ACQF-II) et les pays Africains, le « Forum continental des institutions des Cadres Nationaux de Certifications ». Cet atelier aura lieu à Kinshasa, du 18 au 20 juin, à l’Hôtel Memling.

Forum of National Qualifications Frameworks' institutions (Continental workshop) - Kinshasa - information in English

Jun 18, 2024 08:30 AM to Jun 20, 2024 03:00 PM — Hotel Memling, Salle Virunga - Kinshasa,

The Ministry of Vocational Training of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) co-organises with the "African Continental Qualifications Framework" (ACQF-II) project and African countries the continental "Forum of National Qualifications Frameworks' institutions". This workshop will take place in Kinshasa, from 18 to 20 June, at the Memling Hotel.

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.

Moçambique: Desenvolver o sistema de monitoria e avaliação do QNQ. Novos temas para o Quadro Nacional de Qualificações

May 15, 2024 07:00 AM to May 17, 2024 04:00 PM — Hotel Montebelo-Girassol, Av. Patrice Lumumba 737/739 - 1100 Maputo,

A Comissão Técnica do QNQ co-organiza este workshop de 3 dias com o projeto ACQF-II com o objectivo de reforçar capacidades sobre o sistema de monitoria a avaliação do QNQ, e explorar novas temáticas e fronteiras para o QNQ.