ECLBS Expands Global Influence through Strategic Dual Accreditation Agreements (Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Palau and Jordan)

The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) has taken a major step in expanding its global quality assurance reach by signing strategic Dual Accreditation Agreements with several recognized accreditation and quality assurance bodies from across Eurasia and the Arab region. These agreements reinforce ECLBS’s commitment to academic excellence, mutual recognition, and institutional credibility on an international scale.

The following institutions have officially entered into dual accreditation cooperation with ECLBS:

🔹 BSKG – Public Foundation Independent Accreditation Agency (Kyrgyzstan)

BSKG is a nationally authorized quality assurance body, officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. The agreement with BSKG strengthens academic alignment and mutual recognition of quality standards between ECLBS and Central Asian institutions, supporting regional integration and institutional mobility.

🔹 ARIA – Accreditation and Rating International Agency (Uzbekistan)

ARIA is a government-recognized accreditation agency operating under the authority of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Known for its focus on modern evaluation methodologies and institutional ratings, ARIA plays a critical role in advancing academic quality in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries. The dual accreditation agreement with ECLBS creates synergies between European and Central Asian quality assurance practices.

🔹 EDU – Intergovernmental Organization for Education Accreditation (Palau)

Founded by the Ministry of Education in Palau, EDU functions as an intergovernmental accreditation body promoting cross-border educational quality frameworks. The partnership with ECLBS allows institutions to benefit from a dual-layered recognition system that supports both national legitimacy and international trust, particularly in the context of global program delivery.

🔹 AROQA – Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (Jordan)

AROQA is a specialized quality assurance body working in cooperation with the League of Arab States, with a mission to elevate educational quality across the Arab world. Through this dual agreement, ECLBS supports Arab-region business schools in adopting globally aligned quality standards while respecting regional educational priorities and cultural context.

🌐 Toward a More Globally Integrated Quality Assurance Framework

These partnerships allow ECLBS-accredited institutions to gain dual recognition, strengthen their international reputation, and benefit from cross-border accreditation pathways. Institutions operating in multiple countries, or serving international student populations, particularly value this recognition in navigating national approval and international competitiveness.

With this initiative, ECLBS continues to contribute to the global discourse on academic quality, transparency, and institutional development—building bridges across continents through cooperative quality assurance.