Measuring and Reducing the Standardization Gap

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Measuring and Reducing the Standardization Gap

• Dr. Laura DeNardis,
• Yale Law School

Nadi, Fiji, 17 September 2009
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Presentation Agenda
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Research ProjectBuilding Standards Capacity in
the Developing World
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QuestionnaireTool for Assessing Standards
Capability
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Assessment Includes FourBroad Categories
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Standards Development Capacity
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Standardization Human Resources
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Government Standards Policy
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National Standards Use and Adoption
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Additional Questions
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Country Case Studies
Mongolia
China
Lebanon
Thailand
Mali
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Mongolia

• Standards Policy and Strategy
• ICT standards policy and strategy is developed by
  the ICTPA of Mongolia (Information,
  Communications, Technology and Post Authority)
• Government Standardization Agency
• Mongolian Agency for Standardization and
  Metrology (MASM)
• Government regulatory agency responsible for
  coordinating and managing standardization
• Reports to Deputy Prime Minister's office
• MASM Council made up of government officials,
  academics, research scientists, industry, and
  NGOs
• The MASMs 13th Technical Committee is for ICT

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Mongolia
Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology

• " The aim of MASM in standardization is to
  contribute to the development of the Mongolian
  society, economy, industry and trade by
  establishing standards on the basis of mutual
  understanding and voluntary agreement between
  parties in governmental authorities, industry and
  business, with regard to consumers' rights, and
  in continuously developing standardization
  activities aligned to the market system."

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Mongolia

• Mongolian Agency for Standardization and
  Metrology
• Main functions
• Standardization (approves and publishes all
  Mongolian standards)
• Certification
• Establishment of national measurement standards
• Legal metrology
• Accreditation
• Training and consulting
• International cooperation (and represents
  Mongolia in international standardization)
• 5 departments 2 offices
• 120 staff members
• Local centers for standardization/metrology in 21
  provinces

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MongoliaMASM information about standards and
standards organizations http//www.estandard.mn/
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MongoliaLaws Governing National Standards
Development, Adoption, and Promotion

• The development, application and promotion of
  national standards are set out in the Mongolian
  law on "Standardization and Conformity
  Assessment"
• Adopted in 2003
• Defines legal grounds for standardization and
  conformity assessment
• Regulates relations between the government,
  citizens, business entities and organizations
  involved in standardization

The purpose of standardization is to protect
public interest, human health, the environment
and security of the nation and enhance the
compatibility of products..
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MongoliaCountry Self-Assessment on
Standardization

• Some Strengths
• Strong national standards body
• Strong Private industry involvement in standards
  development
• Increasing number of national standards, usually
  based on international standards
• Mongolian law on Standardization and Conformity
  Assessment
• Some Opportunities
• Inadequate technical infrastructure for broader
  public involvement
• Not extensive educational opportunities in
  standardization
• International standards bodies can increase
  standards training and seminars
• More government funding of ICT standards
  development and processing

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China

• Standardization Administration of China (SAC)
• Standards organization, authorized by the State
  Council of China, responsible for management,
  supervision, and overall coordination of
  standardization in China
• China Communications Standards Association (CCSA)
• Established in 2002
• Membership corporations, universities, and other
  societies
• Conducts standardization activities under the
  guidance of the Ministry of Information Industry
  and other authorities
• Promulgate laws, regulations and policies on
  standardization
• Propose standards RD projects conduct
  compliance testing and interoperability testing
• Promote standards implementation through
  consultation/training
• Domestic and international exchange cooperation
  in ICT standards
• Undertake work related to standardization
  commissioned by the authority, members of CCSA or
  other organizations.

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ChinaStandardization Human Resources
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ChinaCountry Self-Assessment on Standardization
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ChinaCountry Self-Assessment on Standardization
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Thailand Country Self-Assessment on
Standardization

• Some Strengths
• Use of ITU recommendations
• National standards agencies in information
  technology and telecommunications
• Some participation in regional and international
  ICT standards development processes
• Some Opportunities
• Need greater technical infrastructure to
  participate in ICT standards development and
  adoption
• Limited number of standards education and
  training opportunities beyond ITU programs
• Opportunities for ICT standards conferences in
  country

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Lebanon Country Self-Assessment on
Standardization

• Some Strengths
• Existence of a national standards body
• Participation in international standards
  development
• Education about standards, including in higher
  education courses
• Some Opportunities
• Need for standards awareness training
• Opportunity for greater government standards
  funding
• Need for an overall assessment of standards
  landscape

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Mali Country Self-Assessment on Standardization

• Some Strengths
• Access to electronic training courses and
  materials
• Some ICT standards information in higher
  education
• Existence of a national ICT standards agency
• Some Opportunities
• No national standards body or committee
• Private industry involvement in ICT standards
  development
• Few standards experts in country
• No government standards budget

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Primary Standards GapsPart 1
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Primary Standards GapsPart 2
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National Standards Capability Scale
National Standards Strategy Regional and
International Participation in Standards
Development Adoption of Standards in Products
and Services Minimal Standards Capability other
than Use of Products Based on Standards
Level 1 Low Standards Capability
Level 2 Basic Standards Capability
Level 3 Intermediate Standards Capability
Level 4 Advanced Standards Capability
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Recommendations for Maximizing National
Standards Capacity
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Recommended Best Practices
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Recommended Best Practices
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Recommended Best Practices
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Recommended Best Practices
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laura.denardis_at_yale.edu
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