ANSI International Policy Mission and Strategies ANSI Conference

ANSI International Policy Mission and Strategies ANSI Conference on U. S. Leadership in ISO and IEC Presented by Dr. Belinda Collins Acting Director, Technology Services, National Institute of Standards and Technology 1

ANSI International Policy Committee Mission Develop and maintain ANSI’s international strategies and goals for standards and conformity assessment to achieve the following objectives: Ø Foster global trade; Ø Meet societal needs related to security, safety, health, and the environment; Ø Promote fair play and equitable national treatment within global standardization infrastructures; Ø Promote effective leadership and technical expertise in international and regional organizations; Ø Protect intellectual property rights; Ø Enhance global competitiveness of U. S. business. A Conference on U. S. Leadership in ISO and IEC Technical Committees November 9 -10, 2005 Slide 2

ANSI IPC Key Strategies n Encourage international adoption of US sector supported standards or new work item proposals to facilitate trade in goods and delivery of services in the manner preferred by the business sectors involved. n Actively promote the consistent worldwide application of internationally recognized principles in the development of standards. n Promote continuous improvement in the efficiency and cost effectiveness of standards development and conformity assessment processes around the world, including coordination on emerging and converging technologies. n Encourage participation and diversity to improve the balance of stakeholder interests in national, regional and international standards and conformity assessment activities. A Conference on U. S. Leadership in ISO and IEC Technical Committees November 9 -10, 2005 Slide 3

ANSI IPC Key Strategies n Identify, recruit and support qualified individuals to serve in leadership and technical expert positions in the international standards and conformity assessment arenas. n Develop and maintain cooperative, collaborative and credible partnerships with organizations related to international commerce and public interest. n Support and mentor developing nations to focus on standards participation in sectors key to their national economies. n Establish effective communications processes and educational programs. A Conference on U. S. Leadership in ISO and IEC Technical Committees November 9 -10, 2005 Slide 4

Purposes of the 2005 ANSI Phoenix Conference n To provide a forum for discussion among U. S. leaders in both ISO and IEC at the technical level on key issues and related strategies and tactics. n To hear from ISO, IEC and ANSI Federation leaders and share with them your perspectives and concerns; n To have in-depth presentations and discussions on key issues and common concerns and to share best practices and tactics that may lead to overall improvement of U. S. performance in ISO and IEC; n To identify appropriate actions that may assist in the implementation of the U. S. National Standards Strategy; n To network with and learn from fellow U. S. leaders in ISO and IEC in order to increase effectiveness in ISO and IEC standards development activities. A Conference on U. S. Leadership in ISO and IEC Technical Committees November 9 -10, 2005 Slide 5