The external audit and evaluation team from Quality Control Services (QCS), the global ISO certification body, has recommended the renewal of the following international standards certifications for the Institute of National Planning (INP):
- ISO 9001:2018 (Quality Management Systems)
- ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems)
- ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems)
- ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organizations Management Systems)
These certifications, previously awarded to INP in prior years, are renewed annually following an external review and evaluation process by quality experts.
The recommendation was announced during the closing session for the integrated quality management systems audit report. The session was attended by Professor Dr. Ashraf El-Araby, President of INP, Professor Dr. Ashraf Salah El-Din, Vice President for Training, Consultancy, and Community Service, Professor Dr. Khaled Attia, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, General Dr. Ismail Nagy, Head of the International Standards External Audit Team, Eng. Nader Shadeed, General Manager of QCS Middle East and Africa Office, Professor Dr. Alaa El-Din Zahran, Supervisor of Quality and Institutional Development Activities, Professor Dr. Mohamed Maged Khashaba, Professor of Planning and Strategic Management and Director of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit and distinguished faculty and administrative staff members of INP.
In his remarks, Professor Dr. Ashraf El-Araby expressed his satisfaction and pride in the renewal of INP’s international certifications. He emphasized that quality must be an ingrained philosophy and standard practice to achieve the institute’s ambitious goals and affirm its pioneering regional and international role. He stated that this achievement crowns the dedicated efforts of all INP staff, thanking them for their continuous pursuit of excellence in fulfilling the institute’s vision and mission.
Professor Dr. Mohamed Majed Khashaba noted that the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit, collaborating for the first time with internal scientific and administrative staff, successfully conducted the internal audit and facility inspection according to international standards – entirely without external consultancy support. He highlighted the efforts of INP’s quality team in cooperation with scientific departments and centers, driven by a strong commitment to creating a safe, green, and advanced work environment.
Similarly, Dr. Ismail Naji commended the critical role of top management in achieving INP’s objectives and enhancing its competitiveness among peer institutions. He emphasized their focus on continuous development and improvement, monitoring new advancements to increase operational efficiency towards total quality, maintaining the work environment, and upgrading staff competencies as the cornerstone for achieving the institute’s goals.