WPO will expand priority in packaging education programs in 2014
Organization-funded programs educate of over 100 packaging professionals annually
During the second Board meeting, held in Barcelona (Spain), from November 4-7, World Packaging Organization (WPO, worldpackaging.org)Executive Committeeand Board decided to continue supporting packaging education programs around the world, but especially in developing countries. “In fact, for 2014 WPO has committed more funds than ever before for education support. We understand the importance of promoting packaging education around the world. One of our primary missions is to provide incentives and support for these programs. Through these efforts, WPO contributes to a “Better quality of life” for societies around the world”, states Tom Schneider, WPO’s president.
During the Barcelona meeting, WPOEducation Committee, led by Gordon Stewart, received and analyzed six proposals for packaging training projects to be held during 2014. In order of priority to receive WPO’s funding, are: Ghana, Nigeria, Vietnam, Turkey, Sri Lanka and India. WPO is now studying each program to decide the best way to fund them, including soliciting funding through sponsorships. It was also decided that all programs approved are required to submit a report to WPO with their results along with photos. These reports will be used as an instrument to recommend improvements and to encourage more sponsorship for future programs.