Mapping Study

The initial phase of the ACQF Mapping Study (2020-2021) is collection of 13 country reports, 3 regional reports and a comprehensive continental analysis of the state-of-play and main perspectives of qualifications frameworks and systems in Africa. The Mapping study built on data and information collected via the ACQF online survey, technical visits to 10 countries and 3 regions, one consultation webinar and 7 peer learning webinars. The continental report is available in 3 formats: comprehensive, synthesis and a snapshot infographic. In 2021 four country mapping study reports have been updated, to reflect important developments in NQF policies and structures. In 2022 two additional reports were added: Guiné-Bissau baseline mapping report and African School Curriculum Mapping Study.
School Curriculum Mapping Report. Mapping curriculum frameworks and practices in Africa: creating baseline evidence (2022) School Curriculum Mapping Report. Mapping curriculum frameworks and practices in Africa: creating baseline evidence (2022)

This report presents the findings of a curriculum mapping survey administered on behalf of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Curriculum Association (ACA), and is a contribution to the Continental Education Strategy for African (CESA) Curriculum Cluster. The project “Developing the African Continental Qualifications Framework” is a key partner of this initiative, having closely collaborated from the first ideas with ACA to conceive the approach and plan, organise and support implementation of the study. The survey covered school education and technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Some aspects of early childhood care development and education (ECCDE) were also taken into account.

School Curriculum Mapping Report - Synthesis report. EN (2022)

This synthesis report supplements the main report of the continent-wide curriculum mapping study. The study covered school education and technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Some aspects of early childhood care development and education (ECCDE) were also taken into account.

ACQF Mapping Report - synthesis

Synthesis of the comprehensive ACQF mapping report, focused on the findings of the analysis of NQF and RQF - African cases and experiences (2020).