The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Accreditation and Rating International Agency (ARIA) in Uzbekistan. This strategic collaboration aims to establish a QAHE ARIA dual accreditation arrangement designed to enhance the quality assurance framework for educational institutions in Uzbekistan and beyond.
This partnership underscores QAHE‘s dedication to promoting international educational standards and delivering robust accreditation services. By leveraging ARIA’s reputation as Uzbekistan’s first non-governmental organization focused on quality assessment in education, QAHE aims to facilitate comprehensive QAHE ARIA dual accreditation evaluations that align with global quality benchmarks.
Through this dual accreditation arrangement, educational institutions in Uzbekistan will benefit from QAHE ARIA dual accreditation rigorous evaluation processes, ensuring compliance with international standards. This initiative will enable institutions to gain recognition not only within their local context but also on a global stage, thereby enhancing their credibility and appeal to students and stakeholders.
The mission of ARIA closely aligns with QAHE’s objectives, both focusing on the needs of students, academic staff, and educational organizations. Together, the agencies aim to foster continuous improvement in educational quality in Uzbekistan, creating an environment where institutions can thrive competitively. The partnership will also open avenues for joint research projects, expert exchanges, and the sharing of best practices in quality assurance.
Moreover, the MOU lays the groundwork for the ongoing development of accreditation standards and methodologies that comply with international guidelines. This collaborative effort will empower ARIA to enhance its QAHE ARIA dual accreditation services, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness in addressing the evolving demands of the educational sector.
QAHE is committed to supporting ARIA in becoming a leading quality assurance agency within Central Asia, with aspirations for full membership in the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and entry into the European Register of Quality Assurance Agencies (EQAR). This partnership marks a significant milestone in achieving these ambitious goals.
As both organizations embark on this promising journey, they anticipate that the QAHE ARIA dual accreditation arrangement will elevate educational standards in Uzbekistan, providing students with enhanced opportunities for both academic and professional development. QAHE is eager to collaborate with ARIA in driving quality assurance in education and contributing to the cultivation of a skilled workforce prepared to meet future challenges.
For further details about this partnership and QAHE’s accreditation services, please visit qahe.org.