This week, Kenya hosts the 7th African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) Forum, bringing together governments, qualifications authorities, the African Union, development partners and education experts to advance a common qualifications system for the continent.
The meeting marks a major milestone as the ACQF shifts from policy to implementation. A key outcome will be the launch of the Qualifications and Credentials Platform, a trusted continental database that will make it easier to verify qualifications, reduce fraud and support the recognition of credentials across Africa.
For decades, African integration has focused on roads, railways and ports. While these remain vital, the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will depend just as much on the movement of skilled people as it does on the movement of goods.
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