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Thematic Research Report series

Thematic Research Reports

241 complete publications covering the years 2005 to 2026.

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241 publications in this series

ICEQC-R-2019-10

Thematic Research Report

Recognition of Qualifications under the 2019 Global Convention: Fairness, Transparency and Information

A global standards interpretive study of fair assessment, evidence, reasons and institutional information

The 2019 Global Convention establishes a global normative basis for fair, transparent and non-discriminatory recognition of higher-education qualifications and partial studies. It supports mobility and cooperation without requiring automatic equivalence. Competent recognition authorities retain responsibility for individual decisions and should interpret differences in relation to the stated recognition purpose.

Research category
Standards Interpretation
Report archetype
Standards Interpretive Study
Geographic scope
Global
ICEQC-R-2019-09

Thematic Research Report

Substantial Difference and the Burden of Evidence in Recognition Decisions

A standards interpretation of relevant difference, proof, reasons, proportionality and review

feasibility and disprove, unspecified, doubts in Substantial Difference and the Burden of Evidence in Recognition Decisions require to connect evidence with delivery, unequal effect and correction. The relevant question is whether an evidenced difference is substantial for the specific recognition purpose. The competent body should identify the receiving requirement, examine authentic and educational evidence, determine whether a difference prevents the intended progression, and give reasons. The applicant should have access to review and should not be required to disprove unspecified doubts.

Research category
Standards Interpretation
Report archetype
Standards Interpretive Study
Geographic scope
Global