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