ISO's actions to assist developing countries focus on identification of standardization needs, preparation of handbooks/manuals, training and awareness documentation and information systems, and promotion. These varied activities are the responsibility of the Development and Training Services (DEVT) unit at the ISO Central Secretariat (ISO/CS).
Identifying and addressing standardization needs in developing countries is fundamental to ISO's helping these countries to benefit in a durable way from the globalization of industry and trade.
This may involve anything from specific standards to conformity assessment arrangements, information technology support and documentation, technical or management expertise, training and awareness seminars, sponsorships and fellowships. ISO also provides its developing country members with regular information on its website about courses on standardization that are run from ISO/CS.
The Action Plan exhorts developing country members to take full ownership in the implementation of the activities identified under each output. In particular, ISO members should make every effort to promote standardization in their countries in order to secure funds from stakeholders and relevant organizations to implement the activities of the Plan. ISO, with support from donors and other ISO members contributing to the Funds-in-Trust, will continue to implement activities under all 6 outputs of the Plan.
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