African Organization for Standardization

African Organization for Standardization is an Intergovernmental organization of 42 countries of Africa.[1] It also led the continental program Eco Mark Africa.[2]

History

It was formed by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Organisation of African Unity[3] in August 17, 1977[4] at Accra, Ghana[5][6] with 21 African governments.[7]

Purpose

The purpose of the organization is to facilitate trade between Countries of Africa with the Countries of the world[4][5][6] and to maintain a framework for production of cocoa beans.[3]

Member Countries

The 42 members of African Organization for Standardization are:

References
  1. "The Concept Note Celebrating the ARSO Milestones" (PDF). Agence des Normes et de la Qualité.
  2. Standards for the Sustainable Development Goals. United Nations. 2019-01-09. ISBN 978-92-1-047468-9.
  3. "Requirements for Cocoa Farmer as an Entity/Farmer Group/Cooperative — Management Systems and Performance" (PDF). World Trade Organization.
  4. "GSO participates in the 28th General Assembly of the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO)". GCC Standardization Organization. 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
  5. "African Organisation for Standardisation". Union of International Associations. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
  6. "African Organisation for Standardisation". United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. 2015-10-06. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
  7. "Activities of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) related to the work of the WTO TBT Committee - tralac trade law centre". Trade Law Centre. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
  8. "28th ARSO General Assembly – Yaounde, Cameroon". ARSO.
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