Ask AI: Hi, what's the difference between Bologna Accord and Washington Accord?

The Bologna Accord is an agreement among European countries that promotes the recognition of higher education qualifications throughout Europe. It was signed in June 1999 and introduced a framework of mutual trust and cooperation among European countries in order to facilitate the recognition of higher education qualifications. The Bologna Accord focuses on the mutual recognition of academic degrees, the adoption of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) as the standard credit system, the mobility and transparency of qualifications, quality assurance, and the development of a European higher education area. The Washington Accord is an international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting engineering programs that was first signed in 1989. It promotes the international recognition of professional engineering qualifications and promotes greater quality assurance of engineering education worldwide. The Accord covers both academics and practice in the engineering profession, and works to ensure that graduates of accredited engineering programs are fully prepared for meaningful careers. The Washington Accord represents international agreements on mutual recognition of academic qualifications and is applicable to engineering, engineering technology, and applied science areas.