The adhesion of 21 new organizations to the Quality Manifesto Portugal brings the total number of signatories to 22. The formalization took place on October 29th at the Portuguese Quality Institute (IPQ) in Caparica, during the 10th Quality Forum Meeting. This expansion marks a new step in broadening the initiative, which already included Junior Empresas.
Promoted by the IPQ, the Portuguese Association for Quality (APQ), and RELACRE – Association of Accredited Laboratories of Portugal, the Manifesto aims to mobilize organizations from various sectors to recognize Quality as a key factor for competitiveness, value creation, and sustainable development.
«The realization of these new adhesions represents a significant milestone for the Quality Manifesto Portugal. This commitment highlights the recognition of Quality as a factor for competitiveness and value creation, as well as the dedication of the adhering entities in building a more sustainable and innovative future for the country,» stated Maria João Graça, Member of the Board of Directors of the IPQ.
The 21 new adhering organizations include business associations, technology centers, public entities, laboratories, technical-scientific institutions, conformity assessment bodies, and professional organizations. This diversity encompasses activities such as ABIMOTA, AERLIS, APEB, APEE, BCSD Portugal, Bureau Veritas Rinave, CATIM, CCP, CENTIMFE, CIP, CTCP, CTCV, CTIC, IAPMEI, IEP, ISQ, ITG, LNEC, Ordem dos Engenheiros, RIQUAL, and SGS Portugal, joining Junior Empresas.
The initiative is part of a broader reflection on the development of the Quality Ecosystem in Portugal, aligned with the Strategic Agenda for Quality 2030. This agenda, developed in 2019, identified the need to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders and promote cooperation to establish Quality as a cross-cutting dimension of development.
A study on the Quality Ecosystem in Portugal, promoted by the IPQ in collaboration with EY-Parthenon, deepened the understanding of the actors and interconnections structuring this reality, identifying opportunities for cooperation and strengthening the national Quality infrastructure. The Quality Manifesto Portugal embodies this articulation, fostering cooperation and valuing Quality's contribution to the economy and society.
