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ISO 9001:2026 – New Edition of the Quality Management Systems Standard
On 16 September 2026, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the highly anticipated international standard ISO 9001:2026 Quality management systems – Requirements (6th edition). What is ISO 9001? ISO 9001 is a globally recognised international standard for quality management. It helps organisations of all sizes and across all sectors improve their performance, meet customer…
The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) invites you to the Award Ceremony of the 10th anniversary edition of the European Public Sector Award – EPSA 2025–26, taking place on 24 September 2026 in Maastricht. The event provides a platform for sharing experience and examples of good practice that can inspire other public sector organisations…
In the first half of 2026, the main focus of the activities of the national CAF correspondents was the ongoing revision of the CAF 2020 model and the preparation of its new version. Alongside this, cooperation with Slovak experts and the exchange of experience within the European CAF network continued. Revision of the CAF Model…
The Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing (UNMS SR) underwent a recertification audit on 20–21 May 2026 and successfully obtained certification for its Quality Management System in accordance with EN ISO 9001:2015 and its Anti-Bribery Management System in accordance with ISO 37001:2025. ÚNMS SR is committed to delivering products and services of the highest…
CAF Centre for Better Quality in Public Administration Organizations in Slovakia
The CAF Centre serves as the first point of contact for public administration organizations seeking to improve performance and deliver higher-quality services to citizens and customers. It provides support and guidance in the field of quality management, with a focus on basic consultancy, educational activities, and the exchange of information and good practices, and many other related activities.
Training activities
The CAF Centre offers educational activities for managers and employees of public administration organizations, aimed at broadening their knowledge and improving the quality and effectiveness of their organizations. The offer includes training sessions, workshops, and seminars on quality management topics. Activities are held in the CAF Centre’s training room at the Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing of the Slovak Republic or online.
CAF Centre in Numbers
The CAF Centre carries out a wide range of activities, with training being the primary way we engage with public administration employees. Training sessions are held at the CAF Centre or directly at the premises of public administration organizations. We believe that education is a key step in establishing quality management in public administration. Join our training activities and support better public administration.
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