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| Speaker: | E. Jerry-Lionel Ablorh |
| Title: | Metrology, an index for Quality and Development of third World Countries. |
| Topic Group: | Mentoring - International and E&T |
| E-mail: | jablorh@yahoo.com |
| Co-Authors: | None |
| Abstract: |
It has been said that the technological development of any nation is a measure of the practice of metrology in that nation. Mankind has felt the need to measure and quantify products for thousands of years and indeed the existence of weights and measures is significant characteristic of civilisation from ancient to modern. Throughout our technology society, many quality issues are measurement issues. Measurement underpins a wide range of socio-economic activities, both domestic and international. The performance of governments around the globe is constantly in the spotlight, whether as a celebration or indictment of their activities. The important contribution to the debate explores issues of measurement, research methodology, and management influences on performance. This has the further importance of accuracies of measuring standards and measurement traceability. The global market needs accurate and reliable measurements so that technical barriers to trade can be minimised. In all these sectors, the concept of “tested once, accepted everywhere” is increasingly important, and the need for reliable measurement results that can be compared across space and time has never been greater. Global harmonization of standards and the adoption of international standards are zeroing down on the theme ‘One product, One standard, One test everywhere’. This presentation outlines the need for effective measurement systems in national economies and why governments should be interested in it. It provides delegates with an appreciation of quality policies and quality practice of developing economies to advance commerce, prosperity and peace The presentation outline consists of: 1. Measurement the language of science and business 2. Concepts, practice and benefits of trading metrology in Ghana 3. Ghana Trade Sector Support Program (TSSP)- a case study 4. National Metrology System 5. Collaborations and international cooperation in education in measurement. The presentation is designed to explain, and create international interest and technical support for third word economies. |
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