1. Physical progress

2. Aquaculture sector training

3. Annual target and achievement: aquaculture training ItemGAPHACCPCodexTotal Total participants Annual target (number)241516552750 Annual achievemen t362014703500 (%)150.00133.3387.50127.27

4. Aquaculture sector training: 2014-15

5. Growth yearGAPHAACCPCODEXTotal 2011-1206 2012-1305 2013-141612533 2014-1536201470

6. Year-wise number of training in aqua culture component

7. Leather sector

8. Target and achievement: leather sector training Item Quality isues Labour issues Environme ntal issuesTotal Annual target (number)18222161 Annual achievemen t18211958 (%)100.0095.4590.4895.08

9. Leather sector training 2014-15

10. Growth QualityLabourEnvironmentTotal 2011-1210 2012-1310 2013-1439 2014-1518211958

11. Total number of training in leather component

12. Bangladesh Leather Service Centre (BLSC)

13. Target and achievement: 2014-15 No targets set since 2012, so no activities till 2014-15 Targets set for 2014-15 – Restart BLSC – Refurbish BLSC – Accreditation of BLSC

14. BLSC Key activities during 2014-15 Technical committee consisting of ILET teaching staff and DU senior faculty made active An executive body formed comprising BEGP, BPC, ILET and members of industrial associations Renovation of office Technical inventory of testing equipment and accessories made

15. Market survey done to list industrial lab tests Check list made for calibration and accreditation – Contacted BAB – Calibration to finish by July 2015 – Accreditation aimed by September 2015 Collaboration initiatives with principal laboratories like BCSIR and CARS Contacted Secretary, Ministry of Industries for a plot at Savar

16. Operational plan for July 2015- March 2016 and beyond

17. Training plan for aquaculture component (July 2015-March 2016)

18. Training plan for leather component(July 2015-March 2016)

19. BLSC operational plan for July 2015-march 2016

20. Calibration List of industrial tests to be provided List of equipment and accessories to be calibrated Select agency – Operate calibration – Document operation

21. Accreditation List of industrial tests to be provided List of equipment and accessories calibrated Prepare check list Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and quality manuals Conduct efficiency tests Appoint accreditation agency (BAB) Comply with accreditation process

22. Industrial lab testing services Listing and pricing lab testing services to be provided Accreditation of BLSC Appoint analysts and other staff Develop standard forms Market promotion

23. Industrial training service

24. BLSC operational plan beyond March 2016 (after end of the BEGP project)

25. Alternative options 1.Do nothing. Let BLSC has its natural death. 2.Bridging currently operating BLSC 1.Try for a new project and funding and reactivate BLSC during the project period. 2.Create an independent BLSC as a non profit organisation. Arrange regular grant from the government. Submit projects for funding. Collaborate with international bodies like FDDI.

26. Aquaculture and leather sector training beyond March 2016

27. Aquaculture sector training Do nothing. No more training on GAP, HAACCP and CODEX as is being provided now. New project and funding. Training continues by the new project during the project period.

28. Leather sector training If BLSC continues, it will conduct training and skill development programme