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The Academy is accredited by EAPAA

The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan has obtained accreditation for four of its master’s degree programs from the European Association for Public Administration (EAPA). These accredited programs include:
  • Master’s in Public Administration;
  • Master’s in Economics;
  • Master’s in Public Policy;
  • Master’s in International Relations.
EAPAA Accreditation is highly esteemed and is recognized as one of the most prestigious accreditations globally for public administration training programs, along with NASPAA Accreditation in the United States. The Academy, in the process of implementing educational programs, has prepared self-assessment reports, accompanied by supporting documents, and submitted them for technical evaluation. Between November 20 and November 24, 2022, a “Site-visit” was scheduled and conducted by an expert group. This audit entailed a comprehensive examination of the Academy’s operations. In accordance with the group’s visit program, interviews were conducted with the Academy’s management, teaching staff, and employees from various structural divisions. Furthermore, a physical inspection of the material and technical resources used in accredited educational programs was carried out. To ensure a thorough verification of the information, interviews were also conducted with teaching staff and students involved in accredited educational programs, specifically those teaching general core courses. Following the conclusion of the “Site-visit,” the working group performed a comprehensive evaluation of the educational programs presented. The expert group then prepared a report and recommended it for review during the EAPAA accreditation council meeting on September 5, 2023, in Zagreb, Croatia. On September 5, 2023, the EAPAA accreditation council made a decision to pass a resolution, officially recognizing and certifying four master’s degree programs as competitive in the international market. The Academy’s main objective in undergoing the process of independent international accreditation is to affirm the quality of its educational programs, evaluate the expertise of its teaching and professorial staff, ensure alignment with international ESG standards, and validate the competitiveness of its graduates in the public administration sector within the labor market. This is particularly crucial as the Academy’s target audience comprises active civil servants and individuals from diverse professional backgrounds. The international recognition of EAPAA quality provides the Academy with the opportunity to establish collaborative partnerships with accredited universities, facilitating the development and implementation of joint educational double-degree programs and enabling research collaborations.    

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