INQAAHE Talks on August 26, 2025
Small States, Strong Quality: Voices from QA Agencies and Institutions
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
14:00 – 15:30 CEST (UTC+2)
Higher Education Institutions and Quality Assurance Agencies in small states face unique challenges and opportunities in delivering quality assurance that is both contextually relevant and aligned with global standards. In our coming INQAAHE Talks seminar, on 26 August, 4 experts from around the small states will explore how they strive to overcome challenges specific to small states in internal and external QA while the need for robust QA systems has never been so necessary:
- Dr. Fiona Ernesta – CEO at Seychelles Qualifications Authority
- Mr. Kuenzang Dorji –Senior Programme Officer at Higher Education Quality Council (HEQC) Bhutan
- Mr. Mboni Dlamini – Director of the Eswatini Qualifications Authority
- Dr. Pamela Dottin – Senior Programme Officer at University of the West Indies
This 90-minute webinar chaired by INQAAHE CEO Fabrice Hénard, will explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing small states in quality assurance for higher education. With limited resources and talent pools, how can these nations build and retain skilled QA professionals while avoiding the risks of simply transplanting large-country models? We will examine how regional cooperation—through shared tools, joint training, and reviewer networks—can enhance QA systems and consider ways to uphold objectivity and trust in both internal and external QA processes in tightly-knit academic environments. Finally, participants will reflect on what a truly “fit-for-purpose” QA system means in their own context, and how it can strike a balance between local realities and global standards.
Join us for an insightful conversation on how tailored, collaborative, and sustainable approaches to QA can strengthen higher education systems in small states!
The session will be chaired by:
Mr. Fabrice Hénard
INQAAHE Chief Executive Officer.
