This 3-day TWG Meeting is an initial gathering to strategically discuss the development of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) of APO-CBs. The APO aims to establish the first draft of MRA Framework for APO-CBs during this meeting.In this framework, NPO-CB countries will agree to recognize one another's conformity assessments, decisions or results of Productivity Specialist Certification Programs. A mutual recognition arrangement is an international arrangement based on such an agreement.
The proposed MRA Framework is expected to benefit the industry by providing easier access to conformity assessment of Certified Productivity Specialists (CPS), not only in Malaysia but also in the other NPO member countries in the Asian regions. This initiative aims not only to add value to the MPC Certified Productivity Specialists but also to enable CPS to expand their expertise and contributions to the international level.
The composition of MRA TWG members are:
Dr. Ha Minh Hiep (TWG Chair)
Acting Director General
Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality, Vietnam
TWG Members:
Dr. Mazrina Mohamed Ibramsah
Deputy Director General Malaysia Productivity Corporation
/Head of Certification MPC Certification Body (MPC-CB)
Malaysia
Mr. Dao Canh Tung
Head of Vietnam Productivity Specialist Certification Body (ViProCB)
Vietnam
Technical Experts:
Ms. Irene M. Isaac
Consultant
Former Director General
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Philippines
Ms. Ismat Gul Khattak (APO-AB Council Member)
Director General
Pakistan National Accreditation Council
Pakistan
Ms. Tetty DS Ariyanto M. Par
Consultant
Former Commissioner
Indonesia Professional Certification Authority
Jalan MT. Haryono Kav. 52, Jakarta, 12780
Indonesia