Category Archives: CROSQ
How the Caribbean Fits Into the International Metrology System
by Anselm Gittens and David Tomlinson Long before most of the islands of the Caribbean gained independence from their metropoles, 17 countries signed, in 1875, a treaty that would form the basis for the coordination and development of accurate and harmonized global measurements. The Metre Convention, signed on May 20, 1875, created the International Bureau […]
Read MoreCOVID’s Impact on Resource Mobilisation
Innovation could be the answer for developmental organisations now faced with resource mobilisation challenges due to the constraints the COVID19 pandemic has placed on access to funding. In a brief Q&A with CROSQ’s Resource Mobilisation Officer, Ms. Janice Hilaire, she noted that being in tune with the needs of our CARICOM Member States, as they […]
Read MoreBuilding the RQI (Part 3)
From Study Tour to Regional Certification Scheme Concept Building the quality infrastructure of the CARICOM Region is not a task one can take on alone, even within the Caribbean itself. At times, it requires looking beyond our Caribbean waters to encompass the best practices and experiences of others. CROSQ, has over the past couple years […]
Read MoreWhat Building the RQI Looks Like
Part 1 Development of Regional Quality Infrastructure, or RQI, is the mandate of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards & Quality (CROSQ). Over the next several months, we will try to bring you an in-depth look at what that means in not just technical jargon, but in practical terms. CROSQ, which is really a network […]
Read MoreAchievements of CROSQ in Setting the Quality Policy Agenda for the Caribbean
It is important for Caribbean nations to meet globally accepted quality standards, especially in the sectors that generate the highest revenue regionally (agro-processing and tourism). In the Caribbean, there is an observed gap in the development of a quality infrastructure with some nations lagging behind the rest of the world with the ubiquitous implementation of […]
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