World Standards Day 2024
World Standards Day (WSD) is celebrated globally on 14 October each year to recognize and honour the dedicated efforts of the professionals and experts who develop voluntary standards within organizations such as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and other similar bodies.
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The primary aim of World Standards Day is to
raise awareness of the significance of standardization among regulators,
industries, and users. Standardization simplifies processes, fosters
innovation, enhances efficiency, reduces waste, and helps create improved
products, services, and systems.
The date, 14 October, marks the day in 1946
when delegates from 25 countries convened in London to establish an
international organization aimed at promoting standardization. The first World
Standards Day was celebrated in 1971. It is also referred to as International
Standards Day.
Around the world, national standards bodies and
international organizations commemorate this day through various activities.
Each year, World Standards Day has a unique theme. For 2024, the theme
is "Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for SDGs,"
aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for peace,
prosperity, and the well-being of people and the planet. Achieving these SDGs
is an urgent call to action, requiring collective global efforts.
International standards provide practical solutions
that support these goals. By using these standards, we contribute to addressing
global challenges. SDG 9 emphasizes building resilient infrastructure,
promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering
innovation. International standards serve as the backbone of global progress,
ensuring interoperability, security, and sustainability while fostering global
collaboration. This is crucial in accelerating innovation, especially in fields
like artificial intelligence (AI).
The joint message from ISO, IEC,
and ITU for World Standards Day 2024 emphasizes that international
standards form the invisible infrastructure behind the products and services we
depend on daily. They ensure that systems and processes are safe, secure, and
sustainable. Standards are built on collaboration and highlight the power of
global cooperation. Thousands of ISO and IEC standards contribute directly to
achieving each of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Furthermore, responsible AI—guided by international standards—can significantly
support the goals of SDG 9.
I am happy to inform that I keep sharing awareness
articles and other content from time to time for standards and quality
awareness on my following blogs:
- Quality Concepts and ISO 9001:2015 QMS Awareness
On this occasion, I extend my heartfelt best wishes
to everyone, particularly to those involved in developing, promoting, and using
standards to create a better, more sustainable world. Happy World Standards
Day 2024!
Regards,
Keshav Ram Singhal
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