Jun 02, 2021
Representatives from global standards organization ASTM International and Agence Burkinabé de Normalisation, de la Métrologie et de la Qualité (ABNORM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement will foster a closer working relationship between the two standards organizations.
The MoU also seeks to strengthen the relationship to enhance support for the needs of the people of Burkina Faso, continue growth of the economy of Burkina Faso, and aid in the development of Burkinabe national standards for health, safety, and the environment.
The MoU was signed by Katharine E. Morgan, ASTM International president, and Issaka Zoungrana, ABNORM director general, bringing the total number of ASTM International MoUs to 118.
ASTM and ABNORM established the MoU to pursue the following goals:
Initiated in 2001, ASTM International’s Memorandum of Understanding program promotes communication and awareness among national standards bodies. To learn more about ASTM International’s MoU program, visit www.astm.org/GLOBAL/mou.html.
Media Inquiries: Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org
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