WSC - World Standards Cooperation

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Identification
World Standards Cooperation
Acronym
WSC
Homepage
See detailed information at IEC homepage http://www.itu.int/ITU-T/wsc/
Description
Cooperation between:

ISO - International Organization for Standardization,
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission and
ITU - International Telecommunication Union.

Objectives

strengthen and advance the voluntary consensus-based international standards systems of ITU, ISO, and IEC.
promote the adoption and implementation of international consensus-based standards worldwide
resolve any outstanding issues regarding cooperation in the technical work of the three organizations.
to ensure that the three organizations work transparently, and avoid duplication and overlap of work, as much as possible.

Initiatives

workshops,
education and training, and
promotion of international standards system in several contexts.
Statement
ITU, ISO, and IEC believe that international standards are an instrument enabling the development of a harmonized, stable and globally recognized framework for the dissemination and use of technologies, best practices and agreements, which support the overall growth of the Information Society. Indeed, their transparent and consensual mechanisms, based on the possible contribution of all interested stakeholders, as well as their extensive network of national members, represent strong assets for market relevance and acceptance, as well as for more equitable development.
The three organizations are working together to implement the strategic role of international ICT standards for development and trade, as recognized and reflected in the declaration of principles and plan of action adopted by WSIS.
Workshops
WSC Academic Week 2010: 5-9 July Geneva, Switzerland

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Identification	World Standards Cooperation
Acronym	WSC
Homepage	See detailed information at IEC homepage http://www.itu.int/ITU-T/wsc/
Description	Cooperation between: ISO - International Organization for Standardization, IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission and ITU - International Telecommunication Union.
Objectives	strengthen and advance the voluntary consensus-based international standards systems of ITU, ISO, and IEC. promote the adoption and implementation of international consensus-based standards worldwide resolve any outstanding issues regarding cooperation in the technical work of the three organizations. to ensure that the three organizations work transparently, and avoid duplication and overlap of work, as much as possible.
Initiatives	workshops, education and training, and promotion of international standards system in several contexts.
Statement	ITU, ISO, and IEC believe that international standards are an instrument enabling the development of a harmonized, stable and globally recognized framework for the dissemination and use of technologies, best practices and agreements, which support the overall growth of the Information Society. Indeed, their transparent and consensual mechanisms, based on the possible contribution of all interested stakeholders, as well as their extensive network of national members, represent strong assets for market relevance and acceptance, as well as for more equitable development. The three organizations are working together to implement the strategic role of international ICT standards for development and trade, as recognized and reflected in the declaration of principles and plan of action adopted by WSIS.
Workshops	WSC Academic Week 2010: 5-9 July Geneva, Switzerland