Technology has been essential for economic development. For example, solar panels have enabled millions of households to access electricity while smartphones have provided a gateway for financial services. Demand for...
Through the IEC Affiliate Country Programme, developing and newly industrialized countries can participate in the IEC standardization and conformity assessment work. Through its global reach, the programme increases the...
The IEC Affiliates Country Programme, launched in 2001, provides developing and newly industrialized countries with a platform to participate in the IEC community. Affiliate countries can learn how to benefit from...
Each year sees an increase not only in the number of countries participating in the IEC Affiliate Country Programme but also in the number of International Standards adopted as national ones, national electrotechnical...
In the past few months, IEC has welcomed two new Members, Peru in December 2017 and Côte d’Ivoire in March 2018, both countries joining IEC after about 15 years of participation in the IEC Affiliate Country Programme. In...
In his address to Council, Frans Vreeswijk, IEC General Secretary & CEO, reminded the audience that digitization is a key focus for both industry and standards organizations. Standards will play a key role in the...
Each year sees an increase not only in the number of countries participating in the IEC Affiliate Country Programme but also in the number of International Standards adopted as national ones, national electrotechnical...