The 12th meeting of the Working Group was held on 9 November 2026, within the framework of the project “Strengthening the Implementation Capacity of the Georgian National Qualifications Framework Referencing and Self-Certification Processes (GEOREF)”, organised by the Qualifications Development Service of the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE). 

The main objective of the meeting was to review and assess the final designed versions of the Referencing and Self-Certification Report in both Georgian and English, and to plan the next steps for its submission to the European structures (EQF AG and QF-EHEA). 

During the meeting, participants discussed issues related to ensuring that the recommendations of international experts and partners were comprehensively reflected in the Report. Particular emphasis was placed on addressing the restoration of the Center’s registration with the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR). 

 The members of the Working Group present at the meeting unanimously endorsed the final version of the Referencing and Self-Certification Report. It was agreed that the documentation to be submitted would be accompanied by a letter of endorsement from international experts and an official statement by the Director of the Center regarding procedural compliance with the requirements of ESG 2015. 

Furthermore, the Working Group agreed to reconvene, if necessary, on the basis of feedback received from the European structures, and to continue working on further improving the Report and incorporating any additional information deemed necessary. 

The successful completion of this process will contribute to facilitating the recognition of qualifications awarded in Georgia within the European Education Area, enhancing the credibility of the Georgian education system, and expanding graduates’ employment opportunities in the international labour market.