3. Higher Education Data for Policy

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The Higher Education Data for Policy Work Area aims to strengthen the collection, management, analysis and use of higher education data to support evidence-informed policymaking and regional integration in Africa. Building on the Road Map and Policy Brief developed under HAQAA2, it promotes cooperation among higher education institutions, national authorities and regional organisations to improve the availability, quality and comparability of higher education data.

Its activities combine capacity building, including a comprehensive online training programme on Higher Education Management Information Systems (HEMIS), with technical exchanges and regional cooperation initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional, national and regional information systems and supporting the effective use of data in higher education policy and planning.

Key Components:

  • Policy Development:
    Assistance in creating data management policies aligned with regional frameworks for effective data usage.
  • Training and Capacity Building:
    Training on data management practices to strengthen stakeholders’ analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Implementation:
    Support for establishing regional and institutional data systems, integrating existing initiatives to enhance processes across Africa.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Strengthened data management systems in higher education institutions.
  • Improved evidence-based decision-making processes within national and regional education bodies.
  • Common African data indicators for higher education, that assist in better assessing the CESA.

Activities: