WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to enhance access, equity, relevance, and quality of education and training in accordance with the education and training policy; WHEREAS, it is important to ensure that the qualifications provided are based on the universal needs of the Country and are of the required quality; WHEREAS, it is crucial to provide opportunities for citizens to engage in continuous learning, training, and development, thereby fostering lifelong learning and training; WHEREAS, there is an agreement that African Countries can jointly recognize each other by issuing Regional qualification certificates, and Ethiopia has ratified such agreements as a member state, it is necessary to develop a national qualification framework;