Under the Addis Convention Committee · Supported by UNESCO

ANNIS

African Network of National Implementation Structures

Connecting Africa for fair recognition, academic mobility, and quality higher education

What is ANNIS?

The African Network of National Implementation Structures (ANNIS) is the continental platform established under the Addis Convention to connect and support National Implementation Structures (NIS) across Africa.

ANNIS promotes cooperation, information sharing, capacity development, and good practices to facilitate the recognition of qualifications, strengthen quality assurance systems, and enhance academic mobility throughout the continent.

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Why ANNIS matters

Advancing the Addis Convention

Supporting the effective implementation of the Addis Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education.

Facilitating academic mobility

Helping students, graduates, researchers, and academics move more easily across African countries.

Strengthening trust

Promoting transparency, quality assurance, and confidence in African higher education systems.

Fighting qualification fraud

Supporting information exchange and cooperation among competent authorities.

Supporting African integration

Contributing to Agenda 2063, CESA 2026–2035, the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF), and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

For national structures

Benefits of joining ANNIS

Access to a continental community of practice
Exchange of information and good practices
Capacity-building opportunities
Technical guidance on qualification recognition
Visibility at continental and international levels
Participation in policy dialogue and knowledge-sharing activities
Opportunities for collaboration with peer institutions across Africa

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Who can participate?

National Implementation Structures designated by States Parties to the Addis Convention, including:

Recognition authorities
Quality assurance agencies
Qualifications authorities
Credential evaluation bodies
Ministries and competent national institutions

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Key areas of action

Recognition of qualifications

Academic and professional mobility

Quality assurance

Qualifications frameworks

Digital credential recognition

Refugees’ and displaced persons’ qualifications

Information sharing and anti-fraud measures

Capacity development and peer learning

Our vision

An integrated African Higher Education area where qualifications are trusted, recognized, and valued across borders — enabling learners, graduates, and professionals to move freely and contribute to Africa’s development.

Join the network

Become part of a continental movement working to strengthen recognition, mobility, and quality higher education in Africa.

Together, we can build trust, transparency, and opportunities for Africa’s learners and institutions.

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