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In response to the evolving landscape of regional program accreditation, we undertook the development of a user-centric Regional Program Accreditation System (RPAS). This system was meticulously designed to cater to the diverse needs of accreditation bodies, educational institutions, and expert reviewers within the East African Region. Our journey commenced with an extensive requirement-gathering phase, engaging end-users to shape the system's design and functionality. The RPAS was built using cutting-edge technologies, including ReactJs, Django, API integration, Tailwind CSS, and MySQL, ensuring scalability, security, and flexibility. Agile methodologies, particularly Extreme Programming, were used, enabling expedited development and fostering close collaboration, ensuring adaptability to users’ evolving needs. The RPAS streamlines the accreditation process with a user-friendly interface and real-time collaboration features, thereby enhancing transparency and operational efficiency. Robust authentication mechanisms were implemented to ensure data security. Additional user-friendly features, such as night mode, QR code-based certificate verification, and automated notifications, were introduced for convenience. In the future, RPAS can be enhanced by implementing Machine Learning for Document Content Analysis, enhancing Reporting and Analytics Capabilities, and establishing Automated Reminders and Notifications. These enhancements will further empower RPAS, making it a valuable tool for streamlining accreditation processes and contributing to the elevation of program quality and educational excellence in the region.

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A Data-Driven Web-Based System for Regional Program Accreditation: The Case of Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)

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    2026年

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  • Carmel Nkeshimana,
  • Ben Ruhinda,
  • Devotha G. Nyambo,
  • Shubi F. Kaijage

摘要

In response to the evolving landscape of regional program accreditation, we undertook the development of a user-centric Regional Program Accreditation System (RPAS). This system was meticulously designed to cater to the diverse needs of accreditation bodies, educational institutions, and expert reviewers within the East African Region. Our journey commenced with an extensive requirement-gathering phase, engaging end-users to shape the system's design and functionality. The RPAS was built using cutting-edge technologies, including ReactJs, Django, API integration, Tailwind CSS, and MySQL, ensuring scalability, security, and flexibility. Agile methodologies, particularly Extreme Programming, were used, enabling expedited development and fostering close collaboration, ensuring adaptability to users’ evolving needs. The RPAS streamlines the accreditation process with a user-friendly interface and real-time collaboration features, thereby enhancing transparency and operational efficiency. Robust authentication mechanisms were implemented to ensure data security. Additional user-friendly features, such as night mode, QR code-based certificate verification, and automated notifications, were introduced for convenience. In the future, RPAS can be enhanced by implementing Machine Learning for Document Content Analysis, enhancing Reporting and Analytics Capabilities, and establishing Automated Reminders and Notifications. These enhancements will further empower RPAS, making it a valuable tool for streamlining accreditation processes and contributing to the elevation of program quality and educational excellence in the region.