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Reasons for the establishment of the SRCME
The industrial and therefore economic growth of the SADC member countries is substantially dependent on their technological capabilities. Metrology, the science of measurement, plays a vital role at every stage of the technological development process. The provision of internationally acceptable regional standards and calibration facilities is necessary to ensure not only the quality of raw materials and of manufactured products but also to ensure consumer protection in trade and commerce. In addition, metrology ensures the maintenance of adequate safety, health and environmental standards.
It follows therefore that for the SADC member countries to improve their international competitiveness, a sound metrology infrastructure has to be established and maintained. Trained metrology staff, whether employed at national standards laboratories, legal metrology institutions, accredited calibration or test laboratories or performing measurements in commerce and industry, are critical to the successful implementation of these efforts.
Traditionally, metrology training in the region has been either non-existent or uncoordinated and focussed in limited areas. In order to provide a co-ordinated, regional metrology-training infrastructure, capable of supporting the technological development of the SADC member countries, SADCMET, SADCMEL and SADCA agreed to the establishment of the SRCME.
SRCME VISION
To be an internationally recognised centre of excellence for metrology education, creating a skilled regional metrology workforce, which contributes significantly to the SADC region becoming globally competitive.
SRCME MISSION
To contribute towards SADC’s global competitiveness by developing the measurement skills and expertise of regional industry, through provision of internationally credible metrology education programmes and training facilities
SADCA AIMS
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Identify and implement a regional system of cooperation in the area of accreditation, which complies with international practice while taking into account the specific circumstances, opportunities and needs of the Region and of the Member States;
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promote and facilitate the use of accreditation as a tool for national governments in the removal of TBTs in both the voluntary and regulatory areas; and
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identify aspects critical to the establishment and functioning of a regional accreditation infrastructure.
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