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Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has been elected to join the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) Council.
During the 31st ARSO General Assembly held in Zanzibar UNBS was also voted to join ARSO’s Standards Management Committee (SMC), which manages the implementation of the procedures and processes for harmonization of African Standards.
“Our key priority areas at ISO council include diversity, digital transformation and engagement with policy
makers. We need to amplify the African voice at the international level and adopt a common African position
to policy decisions,” said James Kasigwa, UNBS Executive Director.
The 72nd ASRO Council meeting further endorsed Uganda’s Candidature represented by Kasigwa as African Candidate for election to the Council of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) under Group 4 for the term 2026 – 2028.
Uganda expects the endorsement for election to ISO Council and the election to ARSO Council and SMC to provide a
strategic platform to influence continental and international standardisation policies and standards that will
benefit national and continental interests in line with Uganda’s and Africa’s development priorities.
This in turn will facilitate acceleration of fair and just trade in Uganda and Africa under the East African
Community, the African Continental Free Trade Area and international markets.
Uganda, through UNBS is now vying for the one available ISO Council seat under Group 4, with Costa Rica.
