The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) today launched a three-day National Quality Policy Review Workshop aimed at reviewing and strengthening the country’s National Quality Policy, which was endorsed by the Economic Cluster in 2023 and is awaiting final approval by the Council of Ministers.
In his opening remarks, the Executive Director of SSNBS, Hon. Oiylang Dominic, expressed his appreciation to all participants for their valuable technical contributions and commitment towards strengthening South Sudan’s National Quality Infrastructure. He also acknowledged the continued support of the International Trade Centre (ITC) through the EU-supported project in 2021, which contributed to the development of the National Quality Policy.
Hon. Oiylang highlighted that the workshop provides an important opportunity to assess the policy, identify areas requiring updates, and integrate emerging national priorities and international best practices before its submission for final approval. He emphasized that this review process will ensure the policy remains relevant, practical, and responsive to South Sudan’s long-term development objectives.
A robust National Quality Policy provides strategic guidance for key components of the National Quality Infrastructure, including standardization, metrology, accreditation, conformity assessment, testing, certification, inspection, market surveillance, and technical regulations. It also strengthens coordination among institutions responsible for quality, enabling collective action towards a shared national vision of quality, competitiveness, and sustainable development.
The review workshop brings together representatives from government institutions, development partners, private sector stakeholders, and technical experts to contribute their insights toward finalizing a comprehensive and effective National Quality Policy for South Sudan.