Expression of Interest For Recruiting Of A Consultant For The Development Of A Regional Strategy For The Developpement Of Higher Education Quality And Research

Expression of Interest for Recruiting of a Consultant for the Development of a Regional Strategy for the Developement of Higher Education Quality and Research The WAEMU attaches particular importance to higher education and research, considered powerful drivers of economic transformation in member states, strengthening the competitiveness of economies, and deepening regional integration. This vision is fully embodied in the WAEMU Commissions IMPACT 2030 Strategic Plan, which includes a dedicated focus on human capital development with actions aimed at promoting scientific research and supporting innovation. The 2014 Ouagadougou Declaration on higher education collectively committed member countries to the principles of quality, relevance, equity, and good governance in higher education and research Over the past decade, WAEMU member states have expanded the university landscape with the creation of new universities, specialized institutes, and research centers. This dynamic has helped reduce territorial disparities and better address the growth in student numbers. However, it has also increased the demands for quality and regulation of the system. The rapid expansion of the sector has revealed significant structural challenges, including a shortage of qualified human resources, weak infrastructure, heterogeneity of quality, and a lack of regional data, all of which hinder the harmonization of higher education systems. In some countries, the weak institutionalization of quality assurance limits academic mobility and the recognition of degrees [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.uemoa.int/en/manifestation_d_interet

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