Publications and Resources

The analyzes the contribution of Quality Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa for both climate change mitigation (renewable energies, energy efficiency) and adaptation to climate change (water, agriculture, human health, and meteorology). Quality Infrastructure services required are specified for six selected sectors deemed highly relevant for climate change mitigation and adaptation to climate change: Human Health, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Agriculture, Meteorology, and Water.

The paper was prepared within the scope of the project “Strengthening Quality Infrastructure for the Energy Sector†which focuses on supporting the development of quality assurance services for the photovoltaic sector. The document provides an overview of Quality Infrastructure requirements and the current situation of the Quality Infrastructure for the photovoltaic sector in Indonesia. Based on previous analyses, it aims to assist policymakers by presenting recommendations on priorities for developing the national Quality Infrastructure required for the sector.

The document describes how mutual recognition of metrological competence can be achieved by the National Metrology Institutes or designated institutes. It is specified how the calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs) can be registered, explaining the process from registration to approval. The guide is endorsed by the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM).

The guide seeks to provide small and medium-sized exporters with a comprehensive understanding of quality-related issues linked to the quality infrastructure. Amongst others, it includes questions and answers related to quality control, technical requirements (standards, technical regulations, sanitary and phytosanitary measures), management systems, conformity assessment (testing, inspection, certification), metrology, accreditation, the WTO Agreements on Technical Barriers to Trade and the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. The guide was developed by International Trade Centre (ITC) and PTB.

This document is an excerpt based on the book “Export Quality Management: A Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Exporters", published by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and PTB in 2011. It gives an overview on the main aspects to be considered by small and medium-sized companies to enter the global marketplace. Aspects to be considered are explained, such as standards, technical regulations and sanitary and phytosanitary requirements of export markets, laboratory procedures and accreditation. The document provides a holistic perspective of the main pillars of Quality Infrastructure and its implications for increased trade and development.