1. 1 FREP Quality Assurance Framework - Overview Date: Feb 23, 2005 Thomas Chen

2. 2 FREP QAF 4 Concept of QAF 4 Quality Assurance Criteria 4 QA models 4 “Looking forward”

3. 3 QAF FREP QAF 4 Information needs and decision-making 4 Quality assurance requirement 4 More than just a concept Benefits of QA 4 Scientific validity 4 Public accountability 4 Good data for long-term and comparative researches/studies 4 Value-for-Money

4. Please refer to FREP Quality Assurance Criteria sheet 4 FREP QA Criteria 4 Timeliness 4 Accuracy 4 Consistency 4 Accessibility 4 Interpretability 4 Value for Money 4 Fairness and Equity

5. 5 QA Models 4 Please refer to the “Model” page in the back.

6. 6 “Looking Ahead” Tasks 4 Continuous Improvement 4 Other jurisdictions (best practices) 4 Expert consultation and feedback Deliverables 4 Draft version 2 to QA working group 4 Draft of QAF (April 1) 4 Draft Quality Control Protocols (April 29)