International Standards are the hidden force that keeps our economy moving in the right direction. Business leaders the world over look to ISO standards for greater economic performance, financial stability and new sources of growth at both the domestic and international levels.

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Economy
Foresight trend report: Putting the sharing economy into perspective
The old rules of trade are being torn up by a variety of trends: from climate action to the rise of the sharing economy. 
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Economy
Foresight trend report: How digitalization and service excellence is a win-win
The possibilities of digital technologies are dazzling, but with them come challenges, not least in the realm of customer service.
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Economy
The new trade agenda
In a world where many countries might miss out on global trade, conformity assessment emerges as the essential component to establish confidence, trust and good practice. 
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Economy
The new project-based economy
More businesses are harnessing the power of projects to drive social and economic benefits. Standards get practical about the future of work. 
Economy
Improving investor confidence with ISO standards
A recent International Standard is helping bring new clarity to the complex world of finance and investment.
Economy
Keeping the green promise
Despite 2021 being a year to forget, there has been promising news for the environment, with ISO standards so often behind it.
Economy
Building a new consensus on trade
Higher productivity and quality products are some of the benefits that International Standards can bring to global trade.
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Sustainability | Economy
The sharing economy creates a more sustainable world
New standard to facilitate the sector’s healthy growth.
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Economy | Society
Eating like the locals
A new standard to define truly traditional restaurants just published.
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Economy
Keeping up with logistics
When it comes to the new normal, companies are pushing the boundaries of e-commerce.
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Economy
Improving collaboration with smaller businesses
New international guidance for large organizations just published.
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Sustainability | Economy | Society
G20: Creating a better future with International Standards
World standards leaders issued a call to action to the heads of state.
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Economy
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Innovation
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