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National qualifications frameworks as a policy instrument for lifelong learning in Ghana, Malaysia and Serbia

Published:2020 Issue: Volume: Page:81-98
ISSN:2704-596X
Container-title:International and Comparative Studies in Adult and Continuing Education
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Author:

Mikulec Borut¹^ORCID,Howells Alex²^ORCID,Mihajlović Dubravka³^ORCID,Turiman Punia⁴,Najah Ellias Nurun⁴,Douglas Miriam⁵^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. University of Ljubljana, SI

2. University of Hamburg, DE

3. University of Belgrade, RS

4. National University of Malaysia, MY

5. West Liberty University, US

Abstract

The development of national qualifications frameworks (NQFs) around the globe has been influenced by Anglo-Saxon countries and a global policy of intergovernmental organisations. The main aim of this paper is to explore how recently developed NQFs in diverse global con-texts—Ghana, Malaysia, and Serbia—fulfil two proclaimed objectives: recognition of prior learning (RPL) and support for lifelong learning. Based on a comparative analysis of official national and international policy documents relevant to the NQFs in these selected countries, conducted using the method of documentary analysis, our findings indicate that despite dif-ferences according to type, scope, and stage of development, all three NQFs are used as a policy instrument for lifelong learning on the one hand, while on the other hand, they rein-force a vocational perspective of RPL, lifelong learning, and adult education.

Publisher

Firenze University Press

Link

https://www.fupress.com/doi/pdf/14712

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