On 26 February 2025, Djibouti reached an important milestone for the country’s economic development: Ron Osman Omar, Director of Industry, Minerals, Entrepreneurship and Tourism at the African Union Commission, submitted the National Quality Policy of the Republic of Djibouti during a meeting at the Ministry of Trade and Tourism. In her speech, she pointed out…
Water is life, but millions of people still have problems with access to clean water. To mark World Water Day on 22 March, we are drawing attention to our global commitment to sustainable water and energy management. With our projects in Jordan, Bolivia, India and Tunisia, we are strengthening the quality infrastructure for the water…
After more than six years of technical cooperation, the closing event of the bilateral project “Strengthening Quality Infrastructure for Environmental and Climate Protection” between the German national metrology institute (PTB) and the Directorate of the National Quality System in Guatemala (SNC) was held in Guatemala City on 27 November 2024. This project has been of…
To mark International Women’s Day, PTB’s International Cooperation Group sends warm greetings to all our partners and colleagues around the world. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of gender equality and the role we all play in fostering an inclusive and fair society. At PTB, we firmly believe that integrating gender…
Join Us for the Virtual Launch of the UNIDO/PTB Publication: Building Legal Frameworks for a Future-Proof Quality Infrastructure We are pleased to invite you to the virtual launch of the latest UNIDO/PTB publication, Building Legal Frameworks for a Future-Proof Quality Infrastructure, taking place on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 UTC. This publication…
How can we measure our health? Quality infrastructure (QI) in the health sector is the focus of International Cooperation’s new video that is now on PTB’s website and on YouTube. Standards, measurements and all the other elements in a QI are essential for healthcare systems to work well. Such elements lead to more safety for…
Reflecting on a Successful Year As we step into 2025, it’s time to reflect on the journey of the re-energized QuISP Alumni Network. The past year has been pivotal for our community, marked by significant achievements and initiatives that have strengthened our connections and enhanced our collective impact. Here’s a look back at what we…
Advancing Quality Infrastructure for Green Transformation in the Eastern Partnership Inspired by the PTB MEDEA project, which introduced policy briefs as an effective “communication openers” for metrology, the PTB Eastern Partnership (EaP) team aimed to demonstrate the value of this communication tool in reaching out to stakeholders and decision-makers relevant for green transformation in the…
We are pleased to be able to introduce our newest publication on QI (quality infrastructure) and the circular economy. A brochure spanning four pages, Shaping Cycles, Protecting the Future explains the significance of circular economies for sustainable development and a socially and ecologically just economic transition (Just Transition). One of its focus areas is the…
The brand-new website of the Q.3 evaluation unit is online. Visitors will find not only all the information they need on evaluations conducted by PTB’s international cooperation group, but also a separate database including an interactive world map. The website can be used to download various documents on projects and contains data dating back to…