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The demand for competent and experience-based advice in the field of quality infrastructure has increased continuously in recent years. PTB International Cooperation has developed numerous formats that address very different target groups. We are pleased to make this offer accessible. Our aim is to impart knowledge about quality infrastructure and to improve the corresponding services in such a way that they are competitive, support the economy and promote trade. Environmental and health aspects are included in the holistic approach. Enjoy browsing.

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Poorly Constructed Buildings in New Zealand

Created: May 2009 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services
Stakeholders: General public, Sector stakeholders Thematic focus: Standards

The document presents the problem of a defective control system for the construction of buildings in New Zealand. The problem was solved by passing a new law in 2004 that seeks to improve the monitoring in the building design and construction. The new law established the basic criteria for quality assurance in order to provide clarity and guidance on compliance with building standards.

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Quality for sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean "Qualität für nachhaltige Entwicklung in Lateinamerika and der Karibik"

Created: November 2017 Category: Quality Infrastructure in specific regions
Stakeholders: General public Thematic focus: Latin America and the Caribbean

The document explains PTB´s contribution to meeting the growing need for the development of Quality Infrastructure in line with regional requirements and national development agendas.

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Sharing expertise in quality – PTB’s Technical Cooperation in Asia

Created: April 2018 Category: Quality Infrastructure in specific regions
Stakeholders: General public Thematic focus: Asia

The paper explains PTB´s cooperation, assisting developing countries and emerging economies in Asia in establishing an internationally recognized Quality Infrastructure. It further describes PTB´s impacts on facilitating sustainable development.

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Quality for Africa

Created: April 2018 Category: Quality Infrastructure in specific regions
Stakeholders: General public Thematic focus: Africa

The paper presents the study “Quality For Africa†and its objective of determining the key parameters for collective action and incorporating aspects of sustainable ecological growth and social development. Besides providing an overview of the development in Africa, it also illustrates the cooperation landscape of PTB in Africa.

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Qualitätsinfrastruktur und internationaler Technologietransfer

Created: March 2017 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services
Stakeholders: General public Thematic focus: QI systems

The document highlights the importance of effective Quality Infrastructure and the corresponding transfer of technology and knowledge to achieve the development and climate goals. The document provides an insight into different forms of technology transfer and outlines PTB´s contribution and impact.

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