Establishing a National Higher Education Accreditation Framework: Challenges and Opportunities in Zambia

This paper addresses the context in which a national accreditation framework is being established in Zambia. It also outlines the role the Higher Education Authority plays in coordinating this national effort. This paper is informed by two primary data sources. The first is a review of current liter...

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Published inExcellence in higher education (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Vol. 8; pp. 1 - 7
Main Authors Simukanga, Stephen, Jacob, W. James
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.01.2019
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Summary:This paper addresses the context in which a national accreditation framework is being established in Zambia. It also outlines the role the Higher Education Authority plays in coordinating this national effort. This paper is informed by two primary data sources. The first is a review of current literature, policy documentation, and other publication outlets online. A second source examines optimal accreditation agency examples in-depth. Challenges and opportunities are discussed within the Zambian context, including recommendations on how to help overcome each challenge and capitalize opportunities.
ISSN:2153-9669
2153-9677
DOI:10.5195/ehe.2018.159