Outputs
1) Research Report
The research report will focus on the analysis of public policies for the promotion of technical standards and conformity assessment, to support the implementation of circular economy models in APEC economies. It will be based on a review of public policies on websites, as well as a virtual survey(on line questionnaire)applied to representative stakeholders (government agencies, entities promoting the circular economy, standardization bodies, accreditation or certification bodies, among others) from the 21 APEC economies.
The survey will seek to know the current status of public policies for the adoption of technical standards, as well as the accredited conformity assessment and metrological services, to support the implementation of the Circular Economy in APEC region.
This research report will cover three main aspects:
1.1 Identification of policies promoting technical standards or conformity assessment in support of circular economy.
1.2 Impact evaluation of the policies. It will analyze the impact of these policies in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.
1.3 Identification of obstacles and recommendations to overcome them. It will identify and analyze barriers and challenges in policy implementation. Furthermore, it will offer recommendations to overcome these obstacles and promote the use of standardization and conformity assessment services through appropriate mechanisms in circular economy models.
The research report will be approximately 25 pages long, not including annexes and appendices. Once completed, the report will be published and distributed to key stakeholders involved in promoting the circular economy in 21 APEC economies.
This research report will be an APEC publication avialable on the APEC website.
The research report will be will be structured as follows:
- Introduction
- Key terms
- Executive summary
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Survey results: presentation of the identified public policies of the economies
- Analysis of the main public policies for the promotion of services in quality infrastructure in the implementation of circular economy models identified in APEC economies
- Conclusions and recommendations
- Annexes
2) Workshop
1-day in person workshop to discuss the survey results, present the best public policies related; it will take place in Seoul, ROK, at the meeting venue of the 2nd Subcommittee of Standards and Conformance (SCSC) in 2025. Representatives from governmental entities, as well as from standardization, certification, and conformity assessment bodies, associated with the circular economy of the 21 APEC economies, will participate.
The workshop will be led by the contractor, as he/she will present the research findings, lead the discussion and take notes of the inputs or suggestions for the research report final version.
The workshop will be structured as follows:
Session 1(morning): Presentation of the research report; discussion of its content; and, contributions for enhancing the report′s final version.
Session 2(afternoon): presentations on special cases of policies promoting technical standards and conformity assessment to support the circular economy.
The cases to be present in the workshop will be selected based on the response received from the surveys, in which the respondents will indicate the most successful cases to promote quality infrastructure services for the circular economy.
At least three cases selected during the research development will be showcased.
The criteria for selecting cases are as follows:
- At least 3 years in implementation
- Results achieved according to what is proposed in its formulation
- Implemented from the public sector
These presentations will be given by participants from previously selected economies.
The participation of at least 14 APEC economies is expected, approximately 28 participants.
A post workshop survey will be included to see to what extent the participants increased their knowledge.
The workshop will also feature the participation of experts who will present experiences related to the implementation of public policies for the promotion of technical standards and conformity assessment, to support the implementation of circular economy.
Outcomes
1) Greater understanding of public mechanisms to promote the use of technical standards, as well as conformity assessment, to support circular economy models.
2) Enhanced capacity to promote quality infrastructure (technical standards, certifications, accredited conformity assessment, metrological services, etc.) in circular economy models.
Beneficiaries
Primary: Experts in technical standards, circular economy and conformity assessment, as they will contribute their knowledge and experience during the research and the workshop, contributing to the project objective and using the results in their respective organizations.
Secondary:
Policymakers: The research report will provide valuable information for policymakers, enabling them to make informed decisions and promote actions in the field of circular economy and compliance of technical standards.
Researchers/Analysts: Researchers and analysts interested in the topic of circular economy and technical standards will have access to the research report to expand their knowledge and use it as reference in their work.
