Report on
APLMF Pacific Island Workshop,
21 Oct 2008
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Participants
1.
Mr D Ratabwiy, Nauru
2.
Mr V Gabi, Papua New Guinea
3.
Ms G Fuimaono, Samoa
4.
Mr O Jino, Solomon Islands
5.
Ms P Palometa, Tonga
6.
Mr M Lototele, Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Secretariat, Fiji
7.
Dr G Harvey, Workshop Chair, Member, APLMF Executive
8.
Mr A Johnston, Member, APLMF Executive
9.
Mr J Birch, CIML Honorary Member
10.
Mrs M Haire, Chair, APLMF WG Training Coordination
11.
Dr U Diekmann, PTB Technical Cooperation
12.
Dr A Samuel, NMI, Australia, APMP DEC
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Workshop Objective
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To review current status of Legal Metrology/
Trade Measurement in Pacific Island States
and key issues/needs with a view to develop
recommendations for consideration:
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at national level
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at Pacific-regional level
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by APLMF
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by OIML
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Workshop Program
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Studies of standards and conformance
activities/needs undertaken in 2005 –
Metrology study by J Birch
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Update from PIF Secretariat on related
activities since 2005
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Survey responses and reports from
participants
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Identification of recommendations
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Key issues / needs and outputs identified
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Membership / affiliation with APLMF
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possible conduit through PNG (existing APLMF member)
sub-regional affiliation (through PIF?)
Benefits:
 Access to resources such as training, documentation, SRB-level
projects, etc
Issues:
costs of participation in meetings
 one economy/liaison point to provide representation
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level of development of PIs c.f APLMF members
 APLMF membership includes economies at similar level of
development
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current access to APLMF material
 Password restrictions?
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Key issues / needs and outputs identified
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Input/advice from OIML  OIML RLMOs Meeting
Pacific Island Forum “Standards and Conformance Seminar”
2009
Awareness-raising/commitment by governments
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APLMF/OIML expert participation in regional events e.g., PIF “S&C
Seminar”, 2009
Dissemination of OIML leaflet and APLMF SWG2 Guideline document
(stakeholder brochure)
Creation of Directory of Legal Metrology authorities / contact
points & dissemination of information  PIF Secretariat to
consider:
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taking on role of maintaining database
developing a “S&C” webpage on the PIF Website
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Key issues / needs and outputs identified
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Harmonising metrological systems among PI States
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Establishment of a Pacific Island Metrology Forum
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Drafting of new / review of existing legislation
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National
coordination
of
legislative
administered by different agencies
requirements
Training needs  range of specific priority needs identified
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common need for expert advice in developing appropriate legislation,
incorporating, e.g., administrative structures, cost recovery,
sustainability
APLMF courses of particular interest include: “Train the Trainer”,
NAWI, Traffic safety, Electricity & Water meters, Fuel dispensers, taxi
meters, technical training for inspectors
Equipment needs  range of specific priority needs identified
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Key issues / needs and outputs identified
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Needs assessment:
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Application of APLMF SWG1 guideline document by each PI State re:
needs assessment, identification and prioritisation of national and
regional needs  provide input to Pacific Island “S&C Seminar” and
Regional Trade Facilitation Programme (RTFP) development
Technical assistance/donor-related:
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Assistance in development of submissions to donor agencies
Coordination of technical assistance / donor activities (e.g., EU,
AusAID, NZAID, JICA)
Effective involvement of technical experts from key regional partners
(e.g., Australia, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, China)
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Acknowledgements
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the Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum
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Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
(PTB), Germany
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Mr John Birch
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NMI, Australia
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