African Quality Rating Mechanism (AQRM)

Abstract

The African Quality Rating Mechanism (AQRM) has been developed as a tool to facilitate a culture of continuous quality improvement in African higher education institutions through self-evaluation exercises and external validation. The AQRM grants significant merit for enhancing the quality of higher education in Africa by nurturing the advancement of internal quality assurance practices in institutions. The tool offers a foundation for advancing harmonisation of African higher education and mutual recognition of degrees and academic qualifications.