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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.
News
Marvellous Measurements: Kick-off Event of a New Project in Ghana
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?
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
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
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…
Establishing a fit-for-future NMI in Ghana
PTB’s International Cooperation and the Ghana Standards Authority, GSA, have been working together for over a decade. Now, with the most recent…
Improving pesticide surveillance in Ghana
A Ghanaian-German development cooperation success story
Pesticides may only be registered and marketed if they are not harmful to human health, do…
Safe and Sound Pharmaceutics Made in Africa
In nearly all areas of our everyday life, Covid-19 has been presenting us with huge challenges. This also applies to our work routines. Whereas people…
An alliance moves into the spotlight
Not everyone sees "Made in Africa" as a quality stamp yet, for sure. But it could soon be the case. The Alliance for Product Quality is working on it.…
Guidelines for remote assessments published
The year 2020 demanded that we take our digital work to the next level. A wide range of procedures could no longer be conducted in person as they…
Digital and phenomenal
What are we most likely to do when looking for specific information these days? We open a browser on our mobile phone or PC, select our favourite…
Support for young scientists
Recently, we received good news from Tunisia: metrology is now an integral component of university physics degree programmes! We were highly pleased…
Africa Industrialisation Week: On the way to sustainable industrialisation
Raising awareness of the progress that has been made in the industrialisation of the African continent and, on the other hand, of the challenges that…