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Earlier this week, the Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, Ghana, received Professor Jane-Frances Agbu, Adviser: Higher Education at the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), and a Ghanaian delegation comprising Professor Samuel A. Atintono, Principal of Accra College of Education and COL Focal Point for Ghana; Dr Joshua Mallet, former Director of CENDLOS and former COL staff member; and Mr John Dadzie-Mensah, Director of Policy, Planning and Research at the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
The meeting, also attended by the Honourable Dr Clement Apaak, Deputy Minister of Education, and other senior officials, provided an overview of COL's work in higher education, teacher education, technical and vocational education and training, and open schooling.
A significant outcome was the formal presentation of the Business Model Report for the proposed Ghana Open University. The Minister welcomed the initiative, reaffirmed the government's commitment to expanding higher education opportunities for underserved populations, and constituted a seven-member committee to review the business model and advance plans for establishing the university.
Alongside these discussions, COL is facilitating a workshop in collaboration with GTEC to strengthen the capacity of assessors, accreditation officers and tertiary education stakeholders to support quality assurance in open and distance learning (ODL).
Together, these developments mark progress towards strengthening Ghana's higher education system and expanding opportunities for lifelong learning.
#opendistancelearning #highereducation #ghana #QualityEducation Ministry of Education GH Ghana Tertiary Education Commission Accra College of Education
Nigeria is advancing national guidelines to help universities offer flexible, skills-focused learning through micro-credentials. At a recent meeting organised by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in collaboration with COL, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, Executive Secretary, NUC, emphasised the role of micro-credentials in expanding access to education, supporting skills development and strengthening links between higher education and the world of work.
Building on the National Micro-Credentials Framework developed with COL’s earlier support, the guidelines, once approved, will provide universities with clear standards for designing, delivering and recognising micro-credentials that meet quality requirements, respond to industry needs and support lifelong learning.
Learn more: www.nuc.edu.ng/es-tasks-committee-on-national-guidelines-on-micro-credentials-framework-for-nigeria/
#HigherEducation #QualityAssurance #MicroCredentials #WestAfrica
As water scarcity becomes a growing challenge, how can conservation, innovation and technology help protect water resources and build a more resilient future for Caribbean communities?
Tune in tomorrow, 20 October at 7 p.m. ECT, for “Water Conservation,” the fourth youth-led webinar in COL’s Pan-Caribbean Youth Robotics Innovation Project for Blue-Green Resilience and Prosperity.
André Mason, a member of the project’s selected youth cohort, will present alongside fellow team members to explore how policies and emerging technologies can support more sustainable water management across the Caribbean.
Register now: commonwealthoflearning.info/3UdlcYz
#YouthInnovation #RoboticsForGood #CaribbeanYouth #BlueGreenResilience Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC)
Nigeria is advancing national guidelines to help universities offer flexible, skills-focused learning through micro-credentials. At a recent meeting organised by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in collaboration with COL, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, Executive
As water scarcity becomes a growing challenge, how can conservation, innovation and technology help protect water resources and build a more resilient future for Caribbean communities?
Tune in tomorrow, 20 October at 7 p.m. ECT, for “Water Conservation,” the fourth youth-led
Join UNESCO's OER Dynamic Coalition webinar tomorrow to examine the role of open licensing in the age of AI.
Anne-Marie Scott, Vice President at COL, will present alongside other experts in research, education, copyright and open knowledge to explore emerging challenges and
Professionalising Youth Work through Micro-Credentials
World Environment Day 2026
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