In a significant move to combat the ongoing issue of forged certificates, Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has initiated steps to establish a shared data linkage system with the Ministry of Education. This system aims to streamline the verification process for high school and lower-level certificates issued outside of Kuwait, covering both Kuwaiti nationals and expatriates. By ensuring the authenticity of these academic credentials, the system is expected to enhance the labor market by ensuring that only qualified individuals are employed in the private sector.

Urgent Collaboration Between Ministries

The need for this collaboration was highlighted in a recent meeting between the Public Authority for Manpower and representatives from the Ministry of Education. The meeting focused on activating the data linkage and ensuring that the Authority could automatically access relevant information through an inquiry system. This system would allow the retrieval of critical data points such as the name of the certificate holder, academic year, school, educational district, grade, and current status, including whether the individual is a graduate, dropout, or still registered.

System Features and Benefits

The proposed data linkage system will provide the Authority with comprehensive details, including the final status of certificate holders, the last year attended, and the date of dropout if applicable. Additionally, the system will track registration dates for the academic year, allowing the Authority to access up-to-date information about the certificate holders. This initiative is expected to significantly reduce the prevalence of forged certificates and improve the overall competence and quality of workers in Kuwait’s labor market.

The Ministry of Education has agreed to notify the Public Authority for Manpower whenever new registration data is activated or when previously registered data is equated. This ongoing collaboration marks a crucial step towards safeguarding the integrity of Kuwait’s education system and ensuring that all academic qualifications are legitimate and verifiable.