This side event will bring together senior decision makers involved in I/M in Asia to exchange information and ideas among each other and to hear from three companies: DEKRA, MAHA and SGS, who all have extensive experience in planning and implementation of I/M systems. The meeting will help to identify the needs and expectations for possible joint activities by CAI-Asia - CITA and the Global Road Safety Partnership.

The tentative Program of this Side event is:

08.15 - 0.830 Registration

08.30 - 08.50 Opening and introduction of the Program

08.50 - 09.10 Institutional Context for I/M: what works and what does not work: Fred Herren, SGS

09.10- 09.30 A systemic approach to I/M: Dr. Harry Teifel, DEKRA

09.30 - 09.50 Operational characteristics of I/M: Klaus Burger, MAHA

09.50 - 10.15 Q&A 10.15 - 10.30 Coffee/Tea

10.30 - 10,40 Joint action by CAI-Asia/CiTA/GRSP to strengthen I/M in Asia

10.40 - 11.45 Working Groups on review of I/M in Asia and I/M strengthening needs assessment 11.45 - 12.15 Presentation Working Group Results

12.15 - 12.30 Summary and next steps

12.30 - 13.30 Lunch

This side event will be able to accomodate 40 participants. Priority will be given to persons from Asia who are directly involved with I/M programs, either in a regulating capacity or in an implementing capacity. Participation is especially sought from Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri-Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

For further information or to register for this side event contact Dr. Harry Teifel,harry.teifel@dekra.com