Publications and resources

Standards work on the Web: the ISO solutions

This publication is designed to help national standards bodies take advantage of the possibilities offered by information and communication technologies (ICT). It gives advice and guidance, suggests procedures and provides information on practical tools needed by NSBs to support their standardization activities and includes an overview of ISO eServices.

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Fast forward – National Standards Bodies in Developing Countries

This publication will help developing countries and countries with economies in transition make optimal use of national standardization infrastructure as a lever for economic development, trading capacity and support for consumer, social and environmental protection.

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ISO Action Plan for developing countries 2005-2010

Gives the main objectives of the Five-year Action Plan for developing countries.

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Building trust – The Conformity Assessment Toolbox

A comprehensive, user-friendly handbook covering all aspects of conformity assessment and its role in international trade, and will be useful for business managers, regulators and consumer representatives. It is the latest in a series of joint publications issued by ISO and UNIDO.

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Building an infrastructure for sustainable development

A four-page introduction that shows how metrology, standardization and conformity assessment are the three pillars of knowledge for developing a technical infrastructure, and thereby enabling sustainable development and full participation in international trade and how they are linked together.