Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency of Ethiopia

The Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA) is a government agency in Ethiopia responsible for ensuring the quality and relevance of higher education institutions and programs. It was established in 2003 under the Ministry of Education and is governed by a board of directors. HERQA's main responsibilities include conducting program and institutional accreditation, providing technical assistance to institutions, conducting research on higher education and promoting quality assurance practices in higher education. The agency also collaborates with international organizations and other quality assurance agencies to ensure that Ethiopian higher education meets international standards.