Guasch, J. Luis. text bibliography dcu Washington, D.C World Bank c2007 2007 monographic eng

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xxvii, 289 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Foreword -- Preface and acknowledgments -- About the authors -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Economic impact and effect of quality and standards -- The jurisdiction issue: roles of the private and public sectors -- Evaluating compliance with standards: the conformity assessment framework -- Opening doors: standards, conformity assessment, and international integration -- The ISO 9000 quality management standards -- Standardization in Latin America -- Certification in Latin America -- Accreditation in Latin America -- Metrology in Latin America -- Existing policies and support programs -- Policy recommendations and conclusion -- Appendix A: An evaluation of Mexico's national quality system -- Appendix B: An evaluation of Turkey's national quality system. Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-279) and index. Electronic reproduction. [Washington, D.C.] : World Bank Group, [2007]. (World Bank e-Library) Quality control Quality control Standards Competition, International Poverty TS156 .Q366 2007 658.5/62 Trade 9780821368947 2006100909 http://www.worldbank.icebox.ingenta.com/content/wb/2433 http://www.worldbank.icebox.ingenta.com/content/wb/2433 DLC 061207 20260707173117.0 wbnk9780821368947