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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451948703321

Titolo

Quality systems and standards for a competitive edge [[electronic resource] /] / J. Luis Guasch ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : World Bank, c2007

ISBN

1-280-94042-5

9786610940424

0-8213-6895-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (324 p.)

Collana

Directions in development. Trade

Altri autori (Persone)

GuaschJ. Luis

Disciplina

338.9

658.5/62

Soggetti

Quality control

Quality control - Standards

Competition, International

Poverty

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Foreword; Preface and Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 Introduction; Figures; Tables; Boxes; Chapter 2 Economic Impact and Effect of Quality and Standards; Chapter 3 The Jurisdiction Issue: Roles of the Private and Public Sectors; Chapter 4 Evaluating Compliance with Standards: The Conformity Assessment Framework; Chapter 5 Opening Doors: Standards, Conformity Assessment, and International Integration; Chapter 6 The ISO 9000 Quality Management Standards; Chapter 7 Standardization in Latin America; Chapter 8 Certification in Latin America

Chapter 9 Accreditation in Latin AmericaChapter 10 Metrology in Latin America; Chapter 11 Existing Policies and Support Programs; Chapter 12 Policy Recommendations and Conclusion; Appendix A An Evaluation of Mexico's National Quality System; Appendix B An Evaluation of Turkey's National Quality System; Notes; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Quality systems and standards have a significant impact on market access, export growth, productivity, industrial upgrading, diffusion of



innovation, and other central ingredients for reducing poverty and enhancing country competitiveness. This book provides a comprehensive evaluation and blueprint for implementing quality systems for private sector development and trade and competition initiatives. By thoroughly analyzing the diversity of institutions, linkages, and arrangements involved in quality systems and by identifying success factors in country quality strategies, this book provides a