Vienna, Austria, 16-17 April 2024 – Quality infrastructure (QI) plays a vital role in sustainable development as it drives economic growth, fosters social inclusion, enhances environmental resilience, and ensures long-term prosperity for present and future generations. Being able to measure the state of QI and its contribution to sustainable development helps developing economies to shape…
An information brochure about quality infrastructure (QI) for green hydrogen, called “The Quality Infrastructure System for Green Hydrogen. Creating the Basis for the Development of the Emerging Sector”, has now been published. This 15-page publication deals with a number of core issues. These comprise questions related to the QI services which are required when establishing…
Introduction: We are pleased to announce the release of the revised edition of the Technical Regulations booklet, a valuable resource for regulators and policymakers working towards implementing improved regulatory processes. Developed by PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt) and ITC (International Trade Centre), this updated version aims to address the challenges of developing and enforcing technical regulations in…
The PTB guide on National Accreditation Focal Points (NAFP), which was first published in 2015, was recently updated and is now available in its newest version in our collection of publications. Also, it is now available in French for the first time. This publication describes the NAFP concept which was developed by PTB and associated…
The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) has published a comprehensive study on how to assure safety, quality and sustainability in the photovoltaic sector in emerging and developing economies. The study Quality Infrastructure on Photovoltaic Systems was elaborated by Ferdinand Consultants with inputs from the PTB project teams and from international contributors. In many countries, the reputation of…
Back in 2019, PTB released the Quality Infrastructure (QI) diagnostic and reform toolkit in cooperation with the World Bank Group. It consists of several elements, but the Rapid Diagnostic Tool (RDT) has proven to be the most popular. Since the beginning of this year, a practical User Guide has been available with tips on effectively…
The term “good governance” is often understood as conducting the public affairs of a country responsibly. Good governance is a key element of Germany’s development cooperation policy. Its goal is to make sure that a government uses its political power responsibly and handles public resources with care. Good governance implies that the state assumes a…
The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) has published a new assessment report providing an analysis of the national quality infrastructure (NQI) of Zambia. PTB is supporting the implementation of a long-term strategy called “Quality for Africa” within the scope of the Pan-African “Upgrading of Quality Infrastructure in Africa” project. One of the objectives is to assist the…
How can quality infrastructure (QI) contribute to protecting water resources? In a new brochure Quality Infrastructure and Water, PTB’s International Cooperation group gives a 4-page summary of how it supports its partner countries in this regard. This includes supplying an adequate amount of drinking water to the population, disposal and treatment of waste water as…
Restrictions on travel and meetings in the wake of the covid pandemic have had a negative impact on lab expert training. Hands-on lab training sessions have suffered particularly, as they require the trainer and the trainees to be present on site. To make virtual collaboration for this type of training possible as well, virtual alternatives…