Publications and resources
Developing talent - Catalogue of ISO's technical assisatnce and training programmes for ISO members
ISO has developed technical assistance and
training packages to enable developed and developing country members of ISO to keep up to speed with
new developments in the area of international standardization. This catalogue describes these various
packages and to whom they are addressed.
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ISO Action Plan for developing countries 2011-2015
The goal of the Action Plan is to contribute
to improving developing countries' economic growth and access to world markets, enhancement of the lives
of citizens, fostering innovation and technical progress and achieving sustainable development when
considered from each of the economic, environmental and societal perspectives.
Building linkages for export success
This handbook is designed for those in national standards bodies,
trade promotion organizations and government agencies supporting international trade to show the advantages
of closer collaboration to assist exporters in their country.
Financing NSBs
Financial Sustainability for
National Standards Bodies.
This publication provide further information on activities,
services and financing approaches for NSBs. Is the latest in a series of books developed by ISO targeting
developing countries and transition economies.
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.
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.
International standards and "private standards"
This brochure clarify the distinctions between
international standards of the type developed by the ISO system, using well described and accepted principles
and disciplines, and "private" standards developed by industry consortia and potentially other
groupings.
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 a publication jointly issued by
ISO and UNIDO.
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English version, PDF, 7.7 MB
Spanish version, 8.9 MB
Portuguese version, 7.4 MB
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Metrology, standardization and conformity assessment -
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.
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My ISO job - Guidance for delegates and experts
The aim of this brochure is to offer delegates
and experts a quick reference to the ISO system and its processes.
Joining in - Participating in International Standardization
The aim of this brochure is to offer delegates
and experts a description of active and effective participation in standarization.
How ISO/IEC Guides add value to international standards
ISO - A trusted partner for development donors
This brochure demonstrate how ISO is an efficient and effective
partner for creating and implementing technical assistance and training programmes for developing countries.
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