Strategy

ANACEC Mission

The mission of ANACEC is to implement state policies and promote international best practices in quality assurance in technical vocational education, higher education, adult vocational training, and research and innovation. This is achieved through rigorous external evaluations, constructive dialogue with stakeholders, and continuous development of a quality culture.

ANACEC Vision

To ensure a high-quality educational and research system, thereby guaranteeing a professional training and research process recognized by Moldova's development partners. This contributes to the sustainable development of the education system and society, supporting the country's European integration.

Core Principles for the Implementation of ANACEC’s Strategy

As an institution responsible for promoting and ensuring a culture of quality, ANACEC is guided by a series of fundamental principles to ensure public trust in its services and to maximize the impact and relevance of external quality evaluation processes in education and research:

Independence: ANACEC operates free from external influence, ensuring objectivity and impartiality in its evaluations.
Responsibility: ANACEC is accountable to society and its beneficiaries, maintaining transparency and public accountability in all its processes.
Professionalism: Activities are carried out competently, in line with best practices and international standards, by trained and qualified experts.
Integrity and Ethics: Honesty, fairness, and adherence to ethical standards are central to all actions taken by ANACEC.
Efficiency and Effectiveness: Resource and process management are geared towards achieving optimal results.
Transparency: Decision-making and activities are open and accessible to the public and stakeholders.
Respect for University Autonomy and Institutional Specificity: ANACEC respects academic freedom and the unique characteristics of each institution, adapting its evaluations accordingly.
Cooperation and Partnership: ANACEC fosters collaboration with stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education and Research, educational institutions, research organizations, authorities, and other national and international agencies to develop a quality culture.
Impartiality and Objectivity: Decisions are based on clear criteria, free from subjective influence, ensuring the credibility of the evaluation process.
Alignment with European and International Standards: The legal and methodological framework is aligned with European best practices to facilitate international recognition and integration.

Strategic Objectives of ANACEC

1. Aligning the quality of education and research in the Republic of Moldova with European Union standards

Harmonize quality assurance tools with European practices.
Strengthen ANACEC’s role in developing and implementing educational and research policies.

2. Sustainable development of the external quality evaluation system in education and research

Strengthen the national ecosystem of evaluation experts.
Ensure the availability of qualified human resources.
Improve the efficiency of external evaluation tools and mechanisms.

3. Strengthening ANACEC’s institutional capacities to increase beneficiary trust

Reinforce the institution’s autonomy.
Implement an efficient internal quality management system.
Optimize the organizational structure and secure necessary resources.
Ensure continuous professional development of ANACEC staff.
Promote a performance-oriented organizational culture.

4. Developing ANACEC as a strategic partner for educational institutions and other stakeholders

Enhance the institution’s capacity to provide consultancy, mentorship, and technical support.
Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships for implementing best practices in quality assurance.

5. Digitalizing ANACEC’s processes to support quality assurance

Develop an integrated information system to support internal and external evaluation processes.
Increase institutional transparency and visibility through digital technologies.

6. Achieving international recognition for ANACEC