This report aims to provide a source of reference on standardization activities within the region, by describing and analyzing the standards infrastructure of the APEC economies, and providing recommendations to achieve greater alignment of national standards infrastructure among the APEC economies. This guideline is an outcome of an almost year long deliberation and data collection with experts in the APEC region, particularly focusing on the 15 participating economies in the APEC-wide survey including Australia; Canada; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Peru; the Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; the United States; and Viet Nam.

Part I - Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

 

Part II - Standards Infrastructure Analysis

Chapter 2: Organization

Chapter 3: Budget and Business Model

Chapter 4: Standards Implementation and Dissemination

Chapter 5: Professional (HR) Development

Chapter 6: Standardization Strategy and Performance

 

Part III - Conclusion

Chapter 7: Guidelines

Chapter 8: Concluding Remarks