Measuring and Reducing the Standardization Gap

Dr. Laura DeNardis,Yale Law School

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Presentation Agenda

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Research Project

Building Standards Capacity in the Developing World

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Questionnaire

Tool for Assessing Standards Capability

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

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China

Mongolia

Lebanon

MaliThailand

Mongolia

Standards Policy and StrategyICT 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 standardizationReports to Deputy Prime Minister's officeMASM Council made up of government officials, academics, research scientists, industry, and NGOsThe MASM’s 13th Technical Committee is for ICT

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Mongolia

" 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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Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology

Mongolia

Mongolian Agency for Standardization and MetrologyMain functions

Standardization (approves and publishes all Mongolian standards)CertificationEstablishment of national measurement standardsLegal metrologyAccreditationTraining and consultingInternational cooperation (and represents Mongolia in international standardization)

5 departments; 2 offices120 staff membersLocal 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 2003Defines legal grounds for standardization and conformity assessmentRegulates relations between the government, citizens, business entities and organizations involved in standardization

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“The purpose of standardization is to protect public interest, human health, the environment and security of the nation and enhance the compatibility of products..”

MongoliaCountry Self-Assessment on Standardization

Some StrengthsStrong national standards bodyStrong Private industry involvement in standards developmentIncreasing number of national standards, usually based on international standardsMongolian law on Standardization and Conformity Assessment

Some OpportunitiesInadequate technical infrastructure for broader public involvementNot extensive educational opportunities in standardizationInternational standards bodies can increase standards training and seminarsMore government funding of ICT standards development and processing

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China

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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 2002Membership: corporations, universities, and other societiesConducts standardization activities under the guidance of the Ministry of Information Industry and other authorities

Promulgate laws, regulations and policies on standardizationPropose standards R&D projects; conduct compliance testing and interoperability testing Promote standards implementation through consultation/trainingDomestic and international exchange cooperation in ICT standardsUndertake work related to standardization commissioned by the authority, members of CCSA or other organizations.

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

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Some StrengthsUse of ITU recommendationsNational standards agencies in information technology and telecommunicationsSome participation in regional and international ICT standards development processes

Some OpportunitiesNeed greater technical infrastructure to participate in ICT standards development and adoptionLimited number of standards education and training opportunities beyond ITU programsOpportunities for ICT standards conferences in country

Lebanon Country Self-Assessment on Standardization

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Some StrengthsExistence of a national standards bodyParticipation in international standards developmentEducation about standards, including in higher education courses

Some OpportunitiesNeed for standards awareness trainingOpportunity for greater government standards fundingNeed for an overall assessment of standards landscape

Mali Country Self-Assessment on Standardization

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Some StrengthsAccess to electronic training courses and materialsSome ICT standards information in higher educationExistence of a national ICT standards agency

Some OpportunitiesNo national standards body or committeePrivate industry involvement in ICT standards developmentFew standards experts in countryNo government standards budget

Primary Standards GapsPart 1

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Primary Standards GapsPart 2

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National Standards Capability Scale

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Level 1:Low

Standards Capability

Level 2:Basic

Standards Capability

Level 3:Intermediate

Standards Capability

Level 4:Advanced Standards Capability

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

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@yale.edu

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