Policy issues in the harmonisation of quality assurance systems for higher education in Africa

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dc.contributor.authorKadhila, Ngepathimo
dc.contributor.authorLibebe, Eugene Lizazi
dc.date.accessioned2023-09-06T10:45:15Z
dc.date.available2023-09-06T10:45:15Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.descriptionThis chapter seeks to establish why slow implementation in the harmonisation of quality assurance initiatives in African higher education systems is based on critical literature analysis. Doing so attempts to address the following questions: a Which harmonisation policy initiatives have been adopted in higher education on the African continent? b What is the current situation regarding the implementation of such policy initiatives? c Have commitments to the implementation of the harmonisation policy framework been made and realised by African countries? d What are the factors that hinder the effective implementation of such initiatives? e How could the current status quo be improved?en_US
dc.description.abstractHarmonised quality assurance systems for higher education are imperative for Africa to realise the vision of an integrated and prosperous continent characterised by economic growth, deeper integration and competitiveness in the global economy. Diverse higher education systems have resulted in a lack of mutual recognition of credits and qualifications, constraining academic integration and student mobility across Africa. The African Union has promoted policies that should harmonise and strengthen higher education quality in Africa to ensure local relevance and global competitiveness. This chapter shows that despite these efforts and attendant benefits that these initiatives may offer, implementation has been very slow. This consequently call for sound policies, planning, resources and efficient implementation arrangements, mechanisms for monitoring, evaluation and evidence-based policy formulation and implementation.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11070/3725
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherRoutledgeen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003143840-43
dc.subjectQuality assurance systemsen_US
dc.subjectAfricaen_US
dc.subjectHigher education systemsen_US
dc.subjectPolicy issuesen_US
dc.subjectPolicy formulation and implementationen_US
dc.titlePolicy issues in the harmonisation of quality assurance systems for higher education in Africaen_US
dc.title.alternativeRoutledge Handbook of Public Policy in Africaen_US
dc.typeBook chapteren_US
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