TPG-LRC Plus

Fostering LRC implementation in the EHEA

The TPG-LRC Plus project, coordinated by CIMEA, has the main aim of supporting the implementation of the Bologna Process, focusing on key commitment 2 on national legislation and procedures compliant with the Lisbon Recognition Convention (LRC) in the countries being part of the Thematic Peer Group B (TPG B).

In line with goals of the Bologna Process and the Tirana Communiqué, three specific objectives have been identified:

  • To strengthen the TPG B capacity in order attaining a more even implementation of the six specific thematic indications identified by the BGUG for the Group and under the aegis of the BICG.
  • To enhance ownership and information sharing between national authorities, higher education institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
  • To strengthen cooperation and sharing of practices between stakeholders involved in recognition processes.

Enhancing the interoperability of DEQAR as a tool for automatic recognition

EQAR’s main  contribution within the project will be to enhance the interoperability of the DEQAR as a tool for automatic recognition. It is also a key partner to focus on quality assurance.

Project Consortium

Project coordinator:

  • CIMEA

Project partners:

  • EQAR
  • Andorra, Department of Higher Education, Research and Technological Innova
  • Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science
  • France Education International (ENIC-NARIC France)
  • National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (ENIC Georgia)
  • Kazakhstan, Ministry of Education and Science
  • Higher Education Development National Center (Kazakhstan – Academic Recognition Office)
  • Nuffic (Team international recognition)
  • San Marino – Centro Informazioni Nazionale per l’Educazio CINERTA
  • Ukraine, Ministry of Education and Science
  • Information and Image Center (ENIC Ukraine)
Project objectives

To achieve the general objective, the project will focus on the six specific thematic indications identified by the Bologna Follow-Up Group (BFUG) for the TPG B which were reconfirmed for the mandate 2024-2027:

  • Legal framework in compliance with the LRC.
  • Distribution of work and responsibilities among the competent institutions for the recognition process.
  • Automatic recognition.
  • Alternative pathways.
  • Qualifications held by refugees.
  • Digital technology for the recognition agenda.
Timeline

The project will start in June 2025 ad will last three years.