Capacity Building
Enhancing measurement skills and institutional competencies through training, mentoring, knowledge exchange, and professional development programmes across Africa.
Programme Overview
The Capacity Building Programme strengthens technical expertise and institutional capability among National Metrology Institutes (NMIs), Designated Institutes (DIs), regulators, laboratories, and industry stakeholders throughout Africa. The programme delivers practical training, technical workshops, regional seminars, mentoring initiatives, and knowledge-sharing activities that improve measurement capabilities and ensure international best practices. It supports sustainable human resource development while promoting collaboration among African metrology experts.
Key Objectives
- Strengthen technical competencies of metrology professionals
- Improve institutional capacity of National Metrology Institutes
- Promote regional knowledge sharing and collaboration
- Support harmonized metrology practices across Africa
- Develop future metrology experts through continuous learning
Core Activities
- Regional technical training workshops
- Calibration and laboratory training
- Expert exchange programmes
- Mentorship and coaching initiatives
- Online learning and webinars
- Development of technical guidance documents
Expected Impact
African metrology institutions possess highly skilled professionals capable of delivering internationally recognized measurement services and supporting sustainable industrial development.