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Keisha Joseph<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A two-day consultation that aims to aid in the development of Dominica’s National Standardization Strategy (NSS) got underway at the Fort Young Hotel on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Officer in Charge of the Bureau of Standards Keisha Joseph\u00a0who was addressing the opening ceremony said this\u00a0strategy is part of a regional project supported by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and implemented by the CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ).<\/p>\n

\u201cThis strategy will strengthen our national quality infrastructure and will support national development, consumer protection, and innovation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

According to her, the objectives of this consultation are to build awareness of the role and the impact of standards, divide its research findings gathered from stakeholders, and set national priorities for standards development.<\/p>\n

Joseph encouraged active participation, discussions, and sharing of ideas and challenges throughout this consultation.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is very important that you collaborate and receive input from all sectors to make this a success,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Gerard Jean-Jacques<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meanwhile, Dominica\u2019s Ambassador to CARICOM His Excellency Dr. Gerard Jean-Jacques said the role that standards play in the development of any nation cannot be over-emphasized.<\/p>\n

In terms of the foods individuals consume in their daily lives, the products used, services provided to ensure their well-being, and the quality of manufactured goods that are exported, he noted, \u201cthe reality is, in today\u2019s increasingly interconnected and competitive world standards is a prerequisite that drives competitiveness, enhances the appeal of products and services and facilitates sustainable growth to any economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s gathering therefore underscores the importance of our collective efforts across every sector towards the strengthening of our economic base and fostering socio-economic development through improved standards, not only locally but across the Caribbean region,\u201d he indicated.<\/p>\n

Dr. Jean-Jacques asserted that Dominica, as a member of CARICOM, is also part of an active network, an expanded framework that has placed significant emphasis on standards over the years.<\/p>\n

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