While the Bologna Process in Europe is the leading example, regional efforts towards harmonization of higher education are taking place in every corner of the world. In Africa, such a process has its roots from decades ago, although more coordinated activities are only recent phenomena. This paper looks back at the harmonization processes in Africa and Europe, and argues that although the process in Africa has been influenced by its European counterpart, the former has its own unique features, among other things, in its thematic and sub-regional initiatives. The paper notes similarities and differences between the two processes, appreciates the strengths and shortcomings of the African process, and highlights the importance for the African Union to more effectively utilize its leverage as a coordinating body, with a wider and more meaningful involvement of higher education institutions and other stakeholders. It also calls for more exploration into the potential strengths and risks in harmonization initiatives strongly rooted at sub-regional level. Received : 06 March 2018 Accepted : 04 May 2018 Published online : 31 May 2018

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非洲和欧洲高等教育的协调：超国家层面的政策融合

尽管欧洲的博洛尼亚进程是最典型的例子，但世界各地都在为高等教育的统一做出区域性努力。在非洲，这种进程的起源可追溯到几十年前，尽管更多的协调活动只是最近的现象。本文回顾了非洲和欧洲的协调进程，并指出，尽管非洲的协调进程受到其欧洲同行的影响，但前者在主题和次区域倡议中具有其自身的独特特征。该文件指出了这两个进程之间的异同，赞赏非洲进程的优点和缺点，并强调了非洲联盟更有效地利用其作为协调机构的杠杆作用的重要性，高等教育机构和其他利益相关者的广泛参与和更有意义的参与。它还呼吁进一步探索扎根于次区域一级的协调倡议的潜在优势和风险。收到：2018年3月6日接受：2018年5月4日在线发布：2018年5月31日