Step-by-Step Quality Policy Development

STAGE 1: Do the Groundwork

STEP 1: Establish clear leadership and get buy-in
STEP 2: Identify key stakeholders
STEP 3: Ensure appropriate oversight; define roles and responsibilities

STAGE 2: Conduct Strategic Planning

STEP 4: Understand the national context and define strategic objectives for the quality policy
STEP 5: Carry out a gap analysis of the existing quality infrastructure
STEP 6: Conduct preliminary consultations with stakeholders
STEP 7: Analyze options

STAGE 3: Prepare Draft Quality Policy

STEP 8: Establish technical sub-committees as needed
STEP 9: Prepare first draft of the quality policy
STEP 10: Initial consultation on draft quality policy
STEP 11: Incorporate feedback and include legal texts
STEP 12: Circulate for public consultation
STEP 13: Incorporate comments and prepare a “final” version of the quality policy

STAGE 4: Lobbying, Advocacy and Approval

STEP 14: Endorsement by stakeholders
STEP 15: Obtain formal government approval

STAGE 5: Implement, Monitor and Review

STEP 16: Publish the quality policy
STEP 17: Communicate and promote the quality policy
STEP 18: Monitor, review and improve the quality policy