Developing Countries Context

OPPORTUNITIES related to standards:

  • source of up-to-date (and affordable) technical information
  • possible basis (rich and sound content) for national regulations
  • access to export markets
  • stimulation of competition
  • a driver for improving measures of public utility (health, safety,

 

CHALLENGES related to standards:

  • domestic market open to stronger foreign competitors
  • safeguarding national interests for imports
  • ability of identifying national priorities and to pursue them effectively
  • ability to engage national stakeholders