Ensuring compliance and diversity in MENA higher education

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AlBuainain, Reem, Bennison, Brian and Hasan, Jameel. 2019. "Ensuring compliance and diversity in MENA higher education ." MENAPAR 2019: PA Research and SSC for the Achievement of the SDGs in the Arab Region. Ifrane, Morocco 28 - 31 Oct 2019 Bahrain.
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Ensuring compliance and diversity in MENA higher education

Presentation TypePaper
AuthorsAlBuainain, Reem (Author), Bennison, Brian (Author) and Hasan, Jameel (Author)
Number of Pages10
Year2019
Place of PublicationBahrain
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttp://www.bipa.gov.bh/en/menapar2019/
Conference/EventMENAPAR 2019: PA Research and SSC for the Achievement of the SDGs in the Arab Region
Event Details
MENAPAR 2019: PA Research and SSC for the Achievement of the SDGs in the Arab Region
Event Date
28 to end of 31 Oct 2019
Event Location
Ifrane, Morocco
Abstract

This paper reviews the impact of quality assurance agencies on higher education and the extent to which these agencies can improve the quality of higher education in the MENA region, in particular. The main part of this paper is conceptual and based on higher education literature, reviews and reports. The methodology is qualitative, and the research tool is document analysis. The paper reviews key longitudinal studies on the impact of external monitoring bodies in the MENA region to understand experiences and quality standards compliance. This helps to identify opportunities to develop quality practices in that are more appropriate to the context of the MENA region. It is concluded that a collaborative approach among all parties in the higher education system is critical to develop diversity among higher education institutions while achieving compliance requirements and internal improvement.

Keywordshigher education, MENA region, internal improvement, diversity, compliance
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390303. Higher education
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Byline AffiliationsBahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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