Igad pushes for harmonised academic qualifications

Aga Khan University graduation.

Graduands from East African countries at the Aga Khan University’s Convocation Ceremony in Nairobi on February 26. PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT | NMG

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) is drafting a qualifications framework to boost integration and open up education and job opportunities for students and citizens across the region.

Igad regional senior programme coordinator in charge of Education, Science and Technology Dr Kebede Tsegaye said a regional qualification framework will enable people to move freely across the region with their education qualifications.