ISO / COPLO Workshop

 


Standards as solutions for consumer protection. This is the main theme of the workshop. COPOLCO is involved in implenting ISO's London declaration. Such workshops are a statement that reflects the reality that ISO has grown a lot in Africa. 75% of the 170 member states are from developing countries. 

The workshop will look at how promoting standards can help reduce waste and increase consumer choices. Consumers should be informed about processes in manufacturing and recycling of goods. Currently low levels of consumer representation are as a result of the following: Consumer groups are under-resourced since they are mainly volunteers. Limits resources affect the ability to participate actively. There is need to strengthen and facilitate consumer standards to ensure that all voices are heard. This is because there is value in consumer stakeholder participation. 

The workshop aims at various intermediate outcomes: Value and relevance of ISO standard recognized. Participation increased. Gender- inclusive. 

The workshop aims at various collaborations: International: ITC, WTO, UNCTAD, UNIDO and UNDP. Regional: AFCFTA. National: Civil Society, public and private sector. 

This workshop aims at implenting a memorandyof understanding that was signed in 2023 between ISO and the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO). Participants are highly encouraged to participate in breakout group discussions. 

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