Advocacy workshop in the member state for the implementation of the ECOWAS benchmarks and framework for the recognition and equivalence of certificates

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) conducts a pivotal national Advocacy Workshop in Benin for the Implementation of the ECOWAS Benchmarks and Framework for the Recognition and Equivalence of Certificates” from May 28th to 30th 2024, in Cotonou, Benin.

This landmark event brought together key Educational Stakeholders in Benin under the leadership of ministry of Higher Education to discuss and strategize on the implementation of standardized educational frameworks across West Africa. The workshop emphasized the importance of harmonizing educational standards to enhance the mobility and employability of citizens across the region.

Highlights of the Workshop include in-depth discussions on the ECOWAS Program on the Recognition and Equivalence of Certificates, exploring various aspects of educational standardization.

The main goal of the workshop is to introduce and facilitate the implementation of the published ECOWAS Program on the Recognition and Equivalence of Certificates. It also sets the stage for the adoption of ECOWAS Educational Benchmarks and Framework in Benin, aiming to ensure that educational qualifications are recognized across the member states.

The workshop was opened by the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Benin Mr Amadou DIONGUE behalf on Honorable Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs Prof Fatou Sow SARR and the representative of the Honorable Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Koladé Josué AZANDEGBE.

ECOWAS plans to continue sensitizing the member states on the implementation of the Benchmarks and Framework for the Recognition and Equivalence of Certificates.