1. Asia-Pacific Metrology Programme
Summary of TCQS-DEC Workshop on “Assisting Developing Economy NMI’s Participation in the CIPM MRA” 12 July 2006, Philippines
13th DEC Meeting, New Delhi, India, 13th December 2006

2. TCQS-DEC Workshop Objectives
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TCQS-DEC Workshop Objectives
Arising from Action identified at DEC Planning Workshop, May 05 :
To assist DEN participation in the CIPM MRA
 TCQS-DEC Workshop Aims:
Promote the benefits and importance of participation in the CIPM MRA to developing economy NMIs;
Present the concepts, principles, and processes involved in participating in the CIPM MRA and share lessons learned from other NMIs;
Identify challenges facing DENs in participating in the CIPM MRA and help to develop realistic measures for addressing these.

3. TCQS-DEC Workshop Program
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TCQS-DEC Workshop Program
Importance and benefits of participation in the CIPM MRA to developing
economy NMIs, e.g., trade and exports : APMP Chair, Keith Jones
Technical expert panel presentations on:
QS Development, peer review/accreditation of NMIs :
TCQS Chair, Ajchara Charoensook
Participation in international and regional comparisons : TCQM
Deputy Chair, Dr Della Sin
Calibration & Measurement Capabilities (CMCs) : TCT Chair,
Dr Mark Ballico
DEN presentations highlighting challenges in participating in CIPM MRA : Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka,Thailand, Vietnam
Workshop sub-group discussions on issues identified
Summary of outcomes and next steps

4. DEN Challenges Identified
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DEN Challenges Identified
Development of staff :
Training - technical, MU, QS development (attachment & online) : TC
Chairs, Developed APMP NMIs, DEC/EC
Access to information & participation in international mtgs : DEC/TC Chairs
Comparisons for DEs :
Directed at DEs : DENs, TC Chairs
Protocols to help DEs: DENs, TC Chairs, Comparison pilots
Reducing costs :
Assessments : DEC/EC/TC Chairs (linkage with APLAC/ILAC)
Calibrations : Developed APMP NMIs
Ensuring infrastructure adequacy (equipment, buildings, industry services) : DENs
Increasing govt awareness  funding & case studies : DEC/EC
Increasing industry & general public awareness  case studies : DENs/DEC
Strengthening national measurement system and linkages : DENs, DEC/EC (TCQM)
Creating CIPM MRA “Roadmap” (for intending & recent signatories) : DEC/EC/TC Chairs

5. Sub-group discussions
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Sub-group discussions
Issue 1: Resource trade-offs
External traceability vs in-house primary standards
Range vs lower uncertainties vs more calculations
Issue 2: Model for funding an NMI
Sustainable funding model – allocation & prioritisation of resources

6. Sub-group discussions
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Sub-group discussions
Issue 3: Staff training trade-offs
Equipment, number of staff, staff level:
Fewer, highly qualified staff making own equipment/using complex equipment or more, lower qualified staff using basic/commercial equipment?
Expert staff + research + industry advice or competent calibration staff + calibration service
Staff development models for NMIs:
Internal training through R&D opportunities or external training
Staff retention, motivating staff to contribute
Knowledge base management

7. Sub-group discussions
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Sub-group discussions
Issue 4: DEC input into BIPM Guide for MRA implementation for DENs
Incorporate APMP inputs into CIPM MRA Guide/“roadmap”
Incorporate APMP inputs into JCDCMAS presentation (and video?) covering whole MSTQ to be used by DEs in making case to govt decision-makers
Encourage CC meetings in Asia Pacific, particularly DEs
Develop inter-RMO/JCRB Case Studies for DEs re: benefits
Initiate joint RMO activities for DENs
Assist in approach to donors
Include Agenda Item on “DE Issues” in Directors’ and CIPM meetings
Include coordination of activities with OIML PWGDC in CIPM-OIML meeting agendas – set up CIPM equivalent WG?
Address reduction of assessment costs in CIPM-ILAC and RMO/RAB meeting agendas
Identify real benefits to DENs from MRA participation in different categories
Develop NMI/MSTQ Guide (through JCDCMAS?)

8. Workshop Outcomes & Next Steps
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Workshop Outcomes & Next Steps
Overall, DENs convinced of importance and benefits but need help in participating
Actions for APMP i.e., DEC, EC, TC Chairs, AND DENs:
Develop case studies, particularly from DEs
Develop NMI/MSTQ Guide (c.f., TCQM Guide)
Create presentation for government decision makers
Develop APMP CIPM MRA Guide/“roadmap” which:
identifies basic requirements to sign
highlights experiences/advice of more developed NMIs e.g., accreditation vs peer assessment, consequences such as competition from other NMIs, case studies of benefits
Encourage mentoring between APMP NMIs
Encourage Workshops (TCQS-DEC Workshop, Delhi; Sydney??)
Use APMP-APLAC MoU to benefit DENs
Forward DEC proposals to BIPM/JCRB to EC for review and action