African Organization for Standardisation

African Organization for Standardisation, formerly the African Regional Organisation for Standardisation, is an intergovernmental organization of 43 countries of Africa. It also led the continental program Eco Mark Africa.

History

It was formed by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Organisation of African Unity in August 17, 1977 at Accra, Ghana, with 21 African governments.

Purpose

The purpose of the organization is to facilitate trade between countries of Africa with the other countries of the world and to maintain a framework for production of cocoa beans.

Member Countries

The 42 members of African Organization for Standardisation are: