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We support our partner countries in developing their quality infrastructure. On the blog you will find regular news about our projects and events. 

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The digital accreditation process has been established in Tunisia. Congratulations!

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The Tunisian Accreditation Council (TUNAC) has recently started to digitalize its administration system as well as its accreditation processes and…

A Success for the Future: PTB establish programme for pharmaceutical operators in Kenya

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In collaboration with the International University of Africa USIU and the German multinational science and technology company Merck, the…

Staff members of the Rwanda Standards Board attend a training course on wood and furniture testing

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A training course on the topic of wood and furniture testing was held for staff members of the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) from 4-15 September 2023…

Setting an example: PTB and EACֹ’s study tour to Ethiopia’s leather sector

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The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) and the East African Community (EAC), supported by the Gesellschaft für Agrarprojekte (GFA),…

Congratulations: SADCA obtains its international recognition

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Congratulations are in order for our partners in Southern Africa. On 23 March 2023, the Southern African Development Community Cooperation in…

Quality for Africa: Assessing Zambia’s national quality infrastructure

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The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) has published a new assessment report providing an analysis of the national quality infrastructure…

Training Courses to Enhance Trade and Cooperation in Africa

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Not only does the International Cooperation group at PTB coordinate quality-improving projects all around the globe, it is also proud to host…

Ethiopia’s road to a green textile sector

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Stakeholders draft measures to improve quality infrastructure for organic cotton

 

 

 

Ethiopia is a predominantly agricultural country which is…

Connecting regions: study tour establishes new networks on trade

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On 3 October this year, not only was the Day of German Reunification cherished, but two PTB projects also celebrated a small first. PTB welcomed…

Dual Vocational Training for Pharmaceutical Production Specialists

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On 8 July 2022, a new certification course supported by German Development Cooperation was launched. This course is a one-year training programme for…

Using innovation potential: Food and agriculture in Ethiopia

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Creating the framework conditions for the production of high-quality, competitive products is a major challenge for the agricultural and food sectors…

Energy from sunlight: New project starts in Morocco

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Using the sun’s energy efficiently is a key factor for the success of the Moroccan photovoltaic sector. The aim of PTB’s new project called…