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Bilateral Recognition memorandum of understanding

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Bilateral Recognition memorandum of understanding

The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) and Moldova's National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC) have signed a Bilateral Recognition Memorandum of Understanding. This milestone agreement formalizes mutual recognition of each organization’s quality assurance standards in further and higher education, fostering academic mobility and institutional cooperation in Moldova and across ECLBS-member institutions. ECLBS—a non-profit assurance body founded in 2013—partners with ANACEC, a state-established agency founded in 2015 and rebranded in 2018, to align educational quality frameworks with EU benchmarks

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șoseaua Hîncești, 38 A MD-2028 Chişinău Moldova

Andrei CHICIUC President of ANACEC (download CV)

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The Agency, founded on April 22, 2015, as a non-profit administrative authority through Government Decision no. 191, originally bore the title of the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Professional Education (ANACIP). However, effective February 28, 2018, as stipulated by Government Decision no. 201, it underwent a name change and is now recognized as the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC).

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The National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC) is a pivotal administrative authority established with a non-profit orientation on April 22, 2015, under the auspices of Government Decision no. 191. Originally designated as the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Professional Education (ANACIP), ANACEC underwent a significant transformation on February 28, 2018. This evolution transpired through Government Decision no. 201, which officially rebranded the agency, aligning it with its current nomenclature.

ANACEC plays a crucial role in upholding and enhancing the standards of education and research within its purview. As a non-profit entity, its core mission revolves around ensuring the quality and efficacy of educational processes and research endeavors. By employing a comprehensive and rigorous approach to evaluation and assessment, ANACEC contributes to fostering excellence in educational institutions and promoting advancements in research initiatives.

The agency's commitment to quality assurance encompasses a broad spectrum, ranging from elementary education to advanced research programs. Through its various initiatives, ANACEC seeks to instill confidence in stakeholders, including students, educators, institutions, and the broader community, regarding the caliber and credibility of the educational and research practices it oversees.

ANACEC's multifaceted responsibilities include formulating and implementing quality assurance frameworks, conducting evaluations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. By staying abreast of evolving educational and research trends, the agency adapts its methodologies to address emerging challenges and promote innovation in academic and research settings.

In essence, the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC) stands as a stalwart guardian of educational and research integrity, playing a pivotal role in shaping a robust and dynamic landscape for learning and discovery.

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European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is an independent nonprofit accreditation and quality assurance body, established in 2013 and legally registered in Latvia (European Union). In addition to accrediting academic and professional programs, ECLBS promotes excellence in business education through robust external quality assurance standards. It also serves as a global platform connecting institutions, fostering academic development, and encouraging international collaboration across the higher education sector.

European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is an independent, non-profit quality assurance body established in 2013 and registered in the European Union. ECLBS promotes excellence in business and management education through rigorous quality standards and international benchmarking. The Council has signed multiple Bilateral Recognition Agreements with national accreditation agencies and quality assurance bodies across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. These agreements confirm the credibility, transparency, and global recognition of ECLBS-accredited institutions and programs. The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is a proud member of several internationally recognized quality assurance networks, including INQAAHE (International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education), the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, and the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG).

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ECLBS promotes transparency, peer learning, and continuous quality enhancement in higher education. Through its evaluations, conferences, and advisory activities, ECLBS encourages institutions to align with European principles of academic integrity and quality development.

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ECLBS Accreditation:

European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) was established in 2013 as a professional network connecting business schools across Europe and beyond. In 2023, during a strategic board meeting held at the University of Latvia in Riga, the Council approved the launch of ECLBS Accreditation—a quality assurance label designed for business schools committed to academic excellence and international standards. The meeting was attended by board members from institutions such as the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), Latvian Chamber of Commerce (ALCC), and the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Morocco, as well as invited guests from the University of Sunderland in London, Vernadsky Taurida National University (TNU), ISB Dubai Academy, and others, including a Latvian legal advisor specializing in higher education. Read More...

ECLBS has signed Bilateral Recognition Agreements with national and international quality assurance bodies, including Malta – Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), United Kingdom – Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), United States – Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Switzerland – Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA), Netherlands – Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), Moldova – National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC), Palau – EDU Intergovernmental Organization (IGO), Kosovo – Accreditation Agency (KAA), Mauritania – Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (AMAQ-ES), Syria – Higher Education Council (HEC), Kyrgyzstan – Public Foundation Independent Accreditation Agency (BSKG), Egypt – Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), Jordan – Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), Uzbekistan – Accreditation and Ranking International Agency (ARIA), Bosnia and Herzegovina – Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance (HEA), Mexico – Accreditation Committee  (CACEB), among others. Read more...

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