1. 1 Discussion APMP on: „Regional Cooperation in the Area of Metrology in Asia“/ November 23rd

2. 2 Agenda Objective: Create shared understanding of project and prepare for tomorrow‘s workshop 1.Presentation of Timeline for Project Preparation 2.Presentation of Results from Colombo Workshop 3.Presentation of Result Matrix 4.Presentation of Discussion Points and Proposals from APLMF Meetings 5.Feedback: Steering Structure 6.Feedback: Needs Assessment and Operational Planning 7.Feedback: Involvement of Developed NMIs 8.Discussion Points to be Picked up in the Planning Workshop/ DEC Meeting

3. 3 „ Strengthening Regional Networks for Quality Infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific Region“ 2006-2014

4. 4 PTB SRB Cooperation TitleStrengthening Regional Networks for Quality Infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific Region OriginalExtension Term07/ 2008 – 06/ 2012 07/2008 – 06/ 2014 Commission Value700 000 EUR+ 600 000 EUR ObjectiveThe regional QI networks in the Asia-Pacific region offer their developing country members activities adapted to help the national QI institutions fulfill the needs of their clients. Implementation PartnersOrginally: all five SRBs, Steering committee: SRB forum; Today: Individual coordination with APMP, APLAC and PAC

5. 5 PTB SRB Cooperation 2001- 2009: „Promotion of Regional Cooperation in South- East Asia for the Establishment of MSTQ Structures“: Partners: ASEAN, SAARC, APMP, APLAC 2008 -2014: „Strengthening Regional Networks for Quality Infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific Region“, Partners: APMP, APLAC, PAC From 2013: Regional Metrology (APMP, APLMF) From 2014: Regional Accreditation (PAC, APLAC)

6. 6 Planning for new project: „Regional Cooperation in the area of metrology in Asia“ 2014-2017

7. 7 Planning for Evaluation and Follow-up Project 06/ 2013: Evaluation of metrology component and appraisal mission for new regional metrology project during APMP Mid Year Meetings including workshop 08/ 2013: Submission of Project Proposal 11/ 2013: Approval 01/ 2014: Start of new Project 01-03/2014: Needs Assessment 03-05/2013: Operational Planning Workshop

8. 8 APMP-PTB Project Planning Workshop held in Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka on the 28 th of June 2013. The member countries represented were: Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Australia, Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal, P. R. China, Vietnam and Indonesia. APMP-PTB Project Planning

9. 9 Project Objective Project Objective: “The ability of the regional specialist networks for metrology in Asia to promote the metrological systems of developing economies has improved.” Proposed budget: 2 Mio. EUR Proposed term: January 2014 to December 2017

10. 10 Workshop’s Discussion Highlights 1.Needs Analysis. Solid basis for the project. 2.Role of PTB. Outsider that helps APMP. However, APMP needs to improve its ownership of the project. 3.Role of Developed NMI. Developed NMIs should take part in developing emerging NMIs. 4.Levels of Cooperation. One level of cooperation is between NMIs and the other level is between networks, e.g. APMP and APLMF. 5.Use of Techniques. New GUM (Guide for the Expression of Uncertainty of Measurements). 6.Certifying CRM Reference Materials. Develop a guide on how to certify our reference materials. 7.Importance of Legal Metrology. With increasing economic integration in the region, particularly the ASEAN 2015, regulations need to be harmonized; hence, legal metrology will play a very important role. 8.Cooperation at the Global Level. We could explore cooperation also at the global level, e.g. with OIML and BIPM. 9.Expanding APLMF Membership. APLMF is mirroring the APEC membership. However, APLMF is generally open to non-members. PTB could also include non-APLMF economies in the project.

11. 11 Results Statements and Suggested Activities Result StatementsSuggested Activities Result 1Tools, programmes and processes were developed and implemented within APMP and APMLF to address the needs of developing NMIs and LMAs Guide/toolkits for promotion of metrology to government Training / workshop on how to “sell” metrology Survey / evaluation on the impact of metrology on QI Result 2The active participation in the regional networks and their technical activities increases the fulfilment of criteria for international recognition, the harmonization of the relevant legal framework and application of international best practices of the developing NMIs and LMAs. Coaching by developed NMIs Facilitate peer review to nearby economies Formation of communication channels (mailing lists / web forums) Result 3The cooperation amongst the members of APMP and APMLF has increased, including the cooperation with more advanced metrology bodies from transition countries and developed economies. Support the exchange of experts (e.g. for trial-peer reviews). Create internship programs. Develop harmonized technical procedures. Result 4The cooperation between APMP and APMLF as well as the exchange with other networks have increased. Development of an action plan for collaboration activities between APMP and APLMF. (Strategies to support DEs) Inter-regional workshops on selected topics (e.g. support of developing NMIs) and exchange of experts. APMP – APLMF School of Metrology

12. 12 Recommendations for Project Implementation 1.Combination of learning levels 2.Coordinate regional level with bilateral level 3.Support advanced NMIs in the cooperation with others 4.Develop sustainable services of the regional metrological organisations 5.Implement a more formal steering structure 6.Include activities to support organisational and structural changes on national level: 7.Promote the cooperation between the members

13. 13 Conclusions from APLMF Meetings Formal agreement to participate in APMP-APLMF- PTB Project Formalize APMP-APLMF-PTB Steering Committee (after APMP meetings November 2013). Proposal: 3 representatives from each organization Establish a working groups in APLMF for the project Conduct thorough needs assessment and establish baseline for monitoring system (to be decided in steering group) Kick-off/ Planning workshop first half 2014 (proposed APMP Mid Year Meetings May 2014)