A Jordanian delegation took part in the “Micro-Credentials – Skills and Employment” seminar held in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday. The event, hosted by the European Union under its Higher Education Reform Initiative for Southern Neighbourhood Countries, brought together over 60 experts from 28 countries.
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According to a statement from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Jordanian delegation included:
Dr. Ahmad Abu Al-Haija, Director of the Erasmus+ Office in Jordan
Dr. Mahmoud Al-Shayyab, Head of the Higher Education and Scientific Research Reform Team
Dr. Mamoun Al-Dubai, Secretary General of the Ministry
Dr. Dhafer Al-Sarayrah, President of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions
Jordan’s Active Role
The ministry noted that Jordan’s participation was marked by constructive engagement and positive contributions, reflecting the country’s commitment to advancing higher education and fostering regional and international collaboration.
Dr. Al-Dubai and Dr. Al-Sarayrah participated in a high-level policy dialogue focused on the role of micro-credentials in upskilling graduates and aligning academic outcomes with labor market needs.
In his presentation, Dr. Al-Dubai outlined Jordan's ongoing efforts to formulate a national policy on micro-credentials, developed in collaboration with the Accreditation Commission, Erasmus+, Jordanian universities, and the private sector. He emphasized that this framework aligns with Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision 2023–2033.
Commitment to Lifelong Learning
The Jordanian delegation reaffirmed the country’s dedication to:
Supporting lifelong learning
Expanding flexible learning opportunities
Recognizing prior and informal learning
Developing a national digital platform to document and validate micro-credentials, ensuring transparency and credibility
The delegation also addressed challenges related to formal recognition of micro-credentials and called for enhanced regional and international cooperation to overcome these obstacles.
Toward Sustainable Development
Jordan’s participation aligns with national efforts to enhance the relevance of higher education, integrate modern skills, and promote employability in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and labor market demands.
