Professional Qualifications On The Spot In a Rapidly Evolving World

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Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) acting Director General, Dr Alice Kande, says Africa should consider educational reforms and quality assurance. (Photo: People Daily)

Kenya has underscored the need for African countries to develop their own qualifications guidelines. Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) acting Director General, Dr Alice Kande, says these  frameworks represent a critical step towards advancing education, fostering regional collaboration, and enhancing the global competitiveness of African nations.

“Experiences of countries like Kenya, South Africa and others which have embarked on this journey, provide valuable lessons and insights for others in the region,” Dr Kande said at the ongoing African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) – II training workshop, in Nairobi. “We have a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange best practices, and address the challenges that lie ahead in our collective pursuit towards achieving transparency of qualifications and mutual trust between qualifications frameworks.”

She said in an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, shifting economic paradigms, and the relentless march of globalization, the world is characterized by complexity and interconnectedness. Such changes  demand countries to evolve continuously.

“Africa is in the intensive process of catching up and staying abreast with the rest of the globe. This is not easy. The qualifications frameworks we are maintaining play an integral role in defining the quality and relevance of education in our nations,” said  Kande.

Dr Kande said the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) offers structured pathways for learners, professionals, and institutions to keep pace with the change.

Dr Kande added that the continent must consider issues such as educational reforms, quality assurance, harmonization and mutual recognition of qualifications, mobility of learners, response to labour market trends, inclusivity and technological evolutions. “We can create qualifications frameworks that will empower our learners, strengthen our economies, and contribute to the overall well-being of our societies,” said the acting Director General.

KNQA Council Chairperson Stanley Kiptis said the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) aims to contribute to the development of National and Regional Qualifications Frameworks, in accordance with the objectives of the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (2016-2025).

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