About Canberra Accord

The Canberra Accord recognizes the substantial equivalency of accreditation/validation systems in architectural education of its Signatories. Substantial equivalency identifies a program/me as comparable in educational outcomes in all significant aspects, and indicates that it provides an educational experience meeting acceptable standards, even though such program/me may differ in format or method of delivery. 

Signed in April 2008, the “Canberra Accord on Architectural Education: Recognition of Substantial Equivalence between Accreditation / Validation Systems in Architectural Education” is a document by accreditation / validation agencies in architectural education. The Canberra Accord is intended to facilitate the portability of educational credentials between the countries whose accreditation/validation agencies signed the Accord. It does not address matters related to professional registration or licensure.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for overseeing the whole Canberra Accord operations in close collaboration with the Secretariat.

  • Liang-Jenq Leu

    CA Chair

  • Kevin Bingham

    Accord Adviser

  • Rosman Wai

    CA Immediate Past Chair

Secretary / Administration

In order to administer the business of the Accord, day-to-day administration is undertaken by the Secretariat. For any questions regarding the accord, please use the Contact to reach out to our administrator in charge.

  • Nandipha Ndabana

    Administrator

Task Forces

  • Chair: Mourad Mohand-Said (CACB)

    Members: Chair Wang Xiaojing (NBAA) , Junsuk Lee (KAAB) , Nandipha Ndabana, Secretary

    Objective: To periodically review the implementation status of the Canberra Accord on the portability of educational credentials among Signatories.

  • Chair: Keigo Kobayashi (JABEE)

    Members: Executive Committee <Liang-Jenq Leu (CA Chair), Kevin Bingham (CA Adviser), Rosman Wai (Immediate Past Chair)> , Munetsi Chiunda (SACAP IT), Nandipha Ndabana (Secretary)

    Objective: To review and revamp the Canberra Accord Website to make it more attractive, with updated information and user-friendly.

  • Chair : Kevin Bingham, Canberra Accord Adviser

    Member: Em. Prof. George Henderson, Former CA Adviser, Mr. Mourad Mohand-Said, CACB/CCCA, Ms. Tanya Tamarkin, NAAB, Ms. Marilys Nepomechie, UNESCO-UIA, Ms. Nandipha Ndabana, (CA Secretary)

    This Task Force (TF) was established at the 2023 Canberra Accord (CA) General Meeting in Hong Kong. It was charged with reviewing aspects of the current Operational Rules and Procedures (R&Ps), including whether there were inconsistencies in the existing arrangements for voting, and if so, to develop a more consistent system.