From time to time, we hear complaints from SMEs, especially in developing and emerging countries, about the costs of acquiring technical standards. This is especially true for the international standards of ISO and IEC or their national adaptations.
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Costa Rica is a small, innovative country in Central America. Long ago, the government decided to abstain from having an army and instead invested in environmental protection and technological innovation.[1] Costa Rica has evolved from a developing country to an industrialised economy. In May 2020, it became the 38thmember of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). [2]
Continue readingMalpractice in global supply chains
Repeatedly, suppliers in global value chains tolerate human rights violations and environmentally unfriendly practices.
Continue readingQuality Infrastructure contributes to free trade. Quality Infrastructure services create confidence, build trust and facilitate trade transactions.
Continue readingAn important information source of the demand for Quality Infrastructure services is the Survey of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The Survey provides an overview of the global dissemination of management system standards (such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001).[1]
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Quality Infrastructure for Development 