GSA HOSTS 18th AFRIMETS General Assembly, Driving Metrology for Africa’s Trade Future ‎

 


‎The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has officially opened the 18th General Assembly of the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS) in Accra. Themed “50 Years of the Metre Convention: Prospects for Metrology within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),” the high-level assembly gathered national metrology institutes, industry experts, and policy stakeholders from across the continent to advance collaboration in measurement science.

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‎This milestone event underscores the critical role of metrology in enhancing intra-African trade under the AfCFTA, and marks a significant step toward harmonized measurement systems that can support Africa’s industrial and economic transformation.

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‎Delivering the keynote address, Minister for Trade, Industry and Agribusiness, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, commended the initiative as a strategic driver for not only Ghana's industrial development but the broader ECOWAS region. She emphasized its alignment with the Ghana government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, aimed at creating 1.7 million jobs.


‎Minister for Trade, Industry and Agribusiness, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare

‎“GSA is working actively to enhance its metrology capabilities to support these ambitious policies and meet global market demands,” she noted.

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‎Chairman of the GSA Governing Board, Mr. Hudu Mogtari


‎Chairman of the GSA Governing Board, Mr. Hudu Mogtari, reiterated that the success of AfCFTA hinges not only on policies but on robust technical infrastructure—placing metrology at its core.

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‎“AFRIMETS provides a vital platform for collaboration, helping to align efforts and foster innovation across the continent,” he said, calling on African institutions to boldly shape global standards and empower metrology institutions as centers of research, leadership, and climate-smart innovation.

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‎GSA Deputy Director-General in charge of Conformity Assessment, Mr. Clifford Frimpong, reinforced the GSA’s commitment to regional partnership and infrastructure investment in support of sustainable development.

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‎GSA Deputy Director-General in charge of Conformity Assessment, Mr. Clifford Frimpong


‎“As Africa embarks on the AfCFTA journey, the role of metrology becomes even more essential. Ghana will continue investing in metrology laboratories and technology to contribute to the continent’s transformation,” he said, encouraging participants to engage in strategic dialogue and innovation throughout the assembly.

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‎President of AFRIMETS, Dr. Henry Rotich, applauded GSA’s leadership and expressed optimism that Ghana will soon become a full member of the Metre Convention.

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AFRIMETS, Dr. Henry Rotich


‎“Africa must strengthen its metrology systems to participate effectively in the global economy. Ghana is showing the way,” Dr. Rotich concluded.

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‎The AFRIMETS General Assembly continues with technical committee meetings and workshops aimed at deepening cooperation and building a future-ready metrology framework for Africa.


‎Reported By Azaglo Michael 

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