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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-2025-11

Thematic Research Report

Operational Guidance for Fair Qualification Recognition under the Global Convention

Standards interpretation for access, evidence, substantial difference, reasons, timelines, review and remedy

Fair qualification recognition requires an accessible, transparent, timely and reviewable service. The Global Convention establishes the international framework; operational guidance available on the cutoff date supports implementation. Neither instrument predetermines every decision. Competent authorities must apply applicable law, examine evidence and provide reasons.

Research category
Standards Interpretation
Report archetype
Standards Interpretive Study
Geographic scope
Global
ICEQC-R-2025-05

Thematic Research Report

Tertiary Completion Rates: Cohort Definitions, Time Horizons and Responsible Comparison

Standards interpretation for entry cohorts, awards, transfers, interruptions, equity and public reporting

A tertiary completion rate is meaningful only when the entry cohort, qualifying award, elapsed time, institutional coverage and treatment of transfers and interruptions are defined. Different definitions answer different questions. Comparison should establish conceptual and operational alignment before interpreting a numerical difference.

Research category
Standards Interpretation
Report archetype
Standards Interpretive Study
Geographic scope
Global
ICEQC-R-2025-03

Thematic Research Report

Distributed Leadership and Democratic Participation in School Governance

A quality improvement study of authority, conditions, evidence, professional capacity and correction

Leadership evidence should identify decisions, conditions and institutional effects without attributing system outcomes to individuals alone. A leader may influence priorities, organisation, support and culture, while law, finance, staffing, curriculum, infrastructure, population and prior conditions remain controlled elsewhere or jointly. Evaluation should map authority before attributing responsibility.

Research category
Standards Interpretation
Report archetype
Standards Interpretive Study
Geographic scope
Latin America