ATNMH7515JA

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ATN/MH-7515-JA

• Technical Co-operation for the Implementation of
  Quality, Environmental and Food Safety systems in
  Jamaica

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Background

• Grant Funding from the Multi-Lateral Investment
  Fund through the Inter-American Development Bank
  and funds from the Government of Jamaica
• Subsidies seek to address Information, Skills and
  Financial Constraints of SMEs

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Project Components
Component 1 Raising Awareness Achieving
Buy-in In SMEs
Component 2 Training a cadre of local consultants
Component 4 Institutional Strengthening
Component 3 Implementation of Quality systems
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Types of Systems under the Project
Quality Systems
ISO 9000 Quality Management
ISO 14000 Environmental Management
HACCP Food Safety Systems
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Successes of the Project

• Over 800 persons have been trained in General
  HACCP Awareness and Internal Auditing
• 42 Trained trainers are completing the final
  module of the programme for HACCP
• Interaction with over 2000 persons through
  meetings and seminars

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Successes of the Project

• 30 SMEs in the Food Safety System
• Different Stages of Implementation
• 2 SMEs expected to undergo Pre-Certification
  Audit in March
• 14 Companies to review Implementation Progress
• 10 companies scheduled for GAP Analysis

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Training Courses for ISO 90012000 and ISO
140012004

• Course Title

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Short Courses
General ISO Requirements
Internal Audit
Documentation
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Training of Trainers
4. Practical Implementation
3. Modular Training 1-15/16
2. RABQSA Certified Lead Auditor Training
1. Train the Trainer
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Selection Process

• Step 1
• Complete Submit Registration Form
• Submit Resume
• Selection will be based on the discretion of the
  PMU/Consultant

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Implementation Steps
Provide training for Task Team
US 5,000
Implementation of Quality System
3 Evaluation Audits
Developmental Tasks
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Evaluation Criteria for Match Grant Funding
Commitment of Top Management
Productivity Growth/Sustainability
Commitment towards Certification
Willingness to Pay
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Match Grant Funds

• Steps Involved
• Availability of funds will be publicly advertised
• Submit One-Page Application Form a Company
  Profile
• Submission is Evaluated
• Results are communicated

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BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT
Access to information
Subsidized cost of implementation
Access to Match Grant Funding
Subsidized training programme
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For Future Reference
ISO 22000
Food Safety HACCP
ISO 9000 Standard
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Value Expectations from SMEs
Be Informed
Get Appropriate Training
Management Commitment
Be Proactive
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Projections for Training

• Train over 1000 persons in Short Courses
• 50 Train the Trainers/Lead Auditors

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Projections for Implementation

• ISO 9000 in 30 SMEs
• ISO 14000 in 20 SMEs
• Provide Match Grant Funds to at least 100 SMEs
• Complete Implementation by 2007

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Step 3
Trained Assessors will Conduct Quality Audits