Activity Details
Governance of Quality Infrastructure
The program covers the fundamental concepts of Quality Infrastructure Governance, including governance frameworks, institutional arrangements, stakeholder coordination, and the integration of standardization, metrology, accreditation, conformity assessment, and market surveillance. It also addresses international best practices, performance measurement, risk management, governance challenges, and practical case studies to support effective implementation.
Target Audience
Quality and governance professionals.
Personnel from standards, metrology, and accreditation bodies.
Conformity assessment professionals, including testing laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies.
Market surveillance and regulatory authorities.
Policy makers and legislative specialists.
Institutional development and performance management professionals.
Professionals involved in Quality Infrastructure (QI) systems across GCC Member States.
Course Outline
Introduction to Quality Infrastructure (QI) and its strategic importance.
Principles and frameworks of Quality Infrastructure Governance.
Institutional roles, responsibilities, and governance structures.
Integration of standardization, metrology, accreditation, conformity assessment, and market surveillance.
International models and best practices in Quality Infrastructure Governance.
Stakeholder engagement and inter-agency coordination mechanisms.
Performance indicators and evaluation of Quality Infrastructure systems.
Risk management, compliance, and accountability in QI governance.
Challenges, opportunities, and continuous improvement strategies.
Practical case studies and developing a Quality Infrastructure Governance framework.