National Accreditation Board (Ghana)

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National Accreditation Board, Ghana
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Agency overview
Formed1993
Jurisdiction Republic of Ghana
HeadquartersFlag of Ghana.svg  Ghana
Minister responsible
Parent agency Ministry of Education (Ghana)
Website Official website

The National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana is the Government of Ghana agency responsible for the regulation, supervision and accreditation of tertiary institutions in Ghana. It is an agency under the Ministry of Education.

Contents

Establishments

The board was formed in 1993. [1] Its formation was promoted by the 1991 Government white paper on Reforms to the Tertiary Education System of Ghana. The recommendation stated that the Board be formed to: [2]

Accredited Public and Private Institutions

Public Universities

Private Universities

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References

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