GMet to introduce FASTA

GMet Is ISO 9001:2015 Certified

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the ISO 9001:2015 certification for its meteorological services delivery, marking a new era of excellence in weather and climate forecasting in Ghana.

This internationally recognized certification affirms GMet’s commitment to quality management, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction in providing accurate and timely meteorological information.
The certificate, which was awarded by the Lead Auditor TCG- UK, Dean Moriarty, was in recognition of the agency’s commitment to quality manage­ment and excellence, following a rigorous audit process. By meeting the stringent requirements of ISO 9001:2015, GMet has strengthened its credibility as a key institution supporting national development, disaster risk reduction, and climate resilience.
The certification enhances stakeholder confidence in the agency’s services, ensuring that Ghana’s aviation, agriculture, and disaster management sectors benefit from world-class meteorological data and forecasts.

GMet to introduce FASTA App to improve forecasting

The Ghana Meteorological Agency is collaborating with the University of Leeds to introduce an app known as “Forecasting African Storms App” (FASTA)
The App, according to the Di­rector-General of GMet, Dr Eric Asuman, would vastly improve location specific forecasts. Dr Asuman announced the introduction of App when the GMet received International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9,001 certificate at its Head Office in Accra yesterday.

“Strengthening digital infra­structure to facilitate speedier, more transparent service delivery both for public weather fore­casts and specialised aeronautical needs,” he said.
For this aspect, GMet is collaborating with the University of Leeds to introduce an app known as “Forecasting African STorms App” (FASTA). This is an App that will vastly improve location specific forecasts, especially in relation to nowcasting,” he added.
Dr Asuman also stated that GMet was working closely with the Danish Meteorological Insti­tute to develop a Climate Atlas that would provide a projected outlook for Ghana to span the next 50 to 100 years.
He also mentioned that work was in progress to expand the agency’s calibration laboratory capacity to serve more regional and international clients.

Furthermore, Dr Eric Asuman noted that the moment marked an important milestone in the agency’s journey towards con­tinuous improvement and global best practices, the implementation and re-certification of our ISO 9001:2015 standards.
The certification, he said, re­affirmed GMet’s commitment to quality, reliability, and excellence in meteorological services.
“This certification is not just a piece of paper. It represents our promise, to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality meteoro­logical products and services that meet the needs of national and international stakeholders. From aviation safety to disaster pre­paredness, our work is critical, and today, we reinforce our dedication to excellence,” he explained.

For his part, Dean Moriarty un­derlined that GMet had demon­strated a strong commitment to quality and excellence service, with a robust quality manage­ment system in place, adding that the agency’s ability to trace equipment calibration to accred­ited laboratories was particularly noteworthy.
It is against this backdrop that he highlighted that his outfit was awarding the Agency with the requisite or correct processes and certifications to enable it to deliver its services effectively.
He commended the Direc­tor-General and the management for their commitment and ded­ication in ensuring that GMet’s equipment was calibrated to international standards.
However, he indicated that certification was not a one-time achievement, but rather an on­going process stating that GMet would be subjected to annual audits to ensure that its quality management systems remained in place and continued to meet international standards.

AUTHOR: CYNTHIA ASAMPANA