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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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Quality as an opportunity for trade: Intra-African Trade Fair 2021

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“Transforming Africa” was the theme of this year’s Intra-African Trade Fair which took place in Durban, South Africa. For the second time already,…

Upgrading of QI in Africa - Our new website is online

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We are pleased to announce that our new website for the project Upgrading of Quality Infrastructure in Africa is now online. With this, we have…

The power of the sun: Solar thermal project completed

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Our project on Strengthening quality infrastructure for solar thermal energy in the Maghreb ended this October with a virtual closing event following…

Water as a valuable resource: efficient water management in Jordan

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Water is life! This valuable resource is the central topic of the module titled Quality infrastructure for efficient water management in Jordan that…

A signpost for high-quality African products in the world

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The African Quality Policy was adopted during a specialized technical committee meeting of the African Union (Council of Ministers for Trade and…

What we need to prove the quality of our products

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Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and international experts meet virtually to discuss quality requirements.

 

 

 

An impact study conducted in…

E-Learning Course - cGMP

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As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many manufacturing sites on the African continent had to scale down their pharmaceutical production due to…

Standards Academy inaugurated in Ethiopia

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The development of countries, Alebel Melaku is convinced, mainly depends on their proximity to technology and educated manpower. The Ethiopian…

Marvellous Measurements: Kick-off Event of a New Project in Ghana

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The ancient Egyptians knew how important accurate measurements are – the pyramids are proof of that. Measurements as well as their impact were the…

But who assesses the assessor?

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A bad night’s sleep, stress, a sudden change in the weather – all of these things may cause a headache. Now, many people take painkillers to get rid…

A Strong Partnership

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For 16 years, we at PTB’s International Cooperation have been working together with our partners at the Ghana Standards Authority, GSA. During this…

GSA: On the way to a high-class metrology institute

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In a few days, the kick-off workshop of our latest project with the Ghana Standards Authority, GSA, will take place. The aim of the project is to…