TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE: OBSERVER ORGANIZATIONS
Past and current activities of observer organizations
This page contains documents submitted by observer organizations to the TBT Committee regarding their experiences with TBT-related technical assistance.
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International Organization for Standardization back to top
The ISO Committee on developing country matters (DEVCO) handles special
needs and requirements of developing countries in the fields of
standardization and related areas. It provides a forum for the
discussion of all aspects of standardization and related activities in
developing countries, and for the exchange of experience among the
developed and developing countries, as well as among developing
countries. There is also an ISO Programme for Developing Countries (DEVPRO)
for capacity building.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization back to top
As part of their integrated package of functional and sectoral support
services to industry, UNIDO offers comprehensive technical assistance
services areas such as standardization, conformity assessment,
metrology, quality management, productivity improvement and
participation in international forums. Technical cooperation services
are designed and implemented to comply with UNIDO quality criteria.
> G/TBT/W/125,
> G/TBT/W/158,
> G/TBT/W/168,