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== Overview == |
== Overview == |
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Standards Map [http://www.intracen.org/marketanalysis www.standardsmap.org] is an interactive online database of the International Trade Centre (UNCTAD/WTO) that enhances access to comprehensive information on private standards and aims to increase opportunities for sustainable production and trade. |
Standards Map [http://www.intracen.org/marketanalysis www.standardsmap.org] is an interactive online database of the [http://www.intracen.org International Trade Centre (UNCTAD/WTO)] that enhances access to comprehensive information on private standards and aims to increase opportunities for sustainable production and trade. Standards Map is part of the suite of [http://www.intracen.org/marketanalysis Market Analysis Tools] developed by ITC's Market Analysis and Research section to which over 150'000 users are registered world wide. |
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Standards Map references information on over 40 private standards operating in more than 200 countries and certifying products and services in over 60 economic sectors. Through an intuitive and user-friendly search process, users can review and compare standards across common themes and criteria. Standards Map also includes additional reference material to increase awareness and knowledge of private standards, including quick fact sheets for each of the standards referenced and links to over 200 academic studies, dissertations and research papers. |
Standards Map references information on over 40 private standards operating in more than 200 countries and certifying products and services in over 60 economic sectors. Through an intuitive and user-friendly search process, users can review and compare standards across common themes and criteria. Standards Map also includes additional reference material to increase awareness and knowledge of private standards, including quick fact sheets for each of the standards referenced and links to over 200 academic studies, dissertations and research papers. |
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⚫ | The mission of Standards Map is to centralise, organise and disseminate information on private standards and related research results to strengthen the capacity of producers, exporters and buyers to participate in more sustainable production and trade. With its impartiality as a UN organization, significant experience strengthening trade information services in partner countries and disseminating trade intelligence, ITC is well placed to collect and organize information on private standards. |
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⚫ | Over the past several years, private standards developed by civil society organisations, the private sector and other groups have experienced unprecedented growth. Accompanying this growth is the increasing need for standards information and transparency. Producers and exporters in the developing world often lack information when considering whether and how to engage in more sustainable production and trade practices. The goal of |
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⚫ | Over the past several years, private standards developed by civil society organisations, the private sector and other groups have experienced unprecedented growth. Accompanying this growth is the increasing need for standards information and transparency. Producers and exporters in the developing world often lack information when considering whether and how to engage in more sustainable production and trade practices. The goal of Standards Map is to address these challenges, to enhance transparency on private standards and to increase opportunities for sustainable production and trade. |
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== Comparative analysis and review of private standards == |
== Comparative analysis and review of private standards == |
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Standards Map references information on |
Standards Map references information on private standards ranging from product/sector specific standards (such as Fairtrade, SAN/Rainforest Alliance, 4C) |
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[[File:Logos-T4SD.gif|thumb|Sample logos referenced in Standards Map]] |
[[File:Logos-T4SD.gif|thumb|Sample logos referenced in Standards Map]] |
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== Features == |
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== Standards Map's features include:== |
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* Analyze and compare standards: Over 40 private standards operating in more than 200 target markets, certifying products and services in over 60 economic sectors - including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, mining, textiles and manufactured products, among others. |
* Analyze and compare standards: Over 40 private standards operating in more than 200 target markets, certifying products and services in over 60 economic sectors - including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, mining, textiles and manufactured products, among others. |
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* Identify opportunities for product diversification and new niche markets: Make a comparative assessment of private standards requirements and assess potential costs and benefits linked to the adoption of private standards. |
* Identify opportunities for product diversification and new niche markets: Make a comparative assessment of private standards requirements and assess potential costs and benefits linked to the adoption of private standards. |
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* Flexible analytical tool: Customize searches using pre-set queries and review standards’ coverage and scope, cost and price estimates, support and assistance, governance and environmental, social, economic, ethical, traceability and quality requirements. Construct advanced queries or refine pre-set queries from a pool of over 700 criteria. |
* Flexible analytical tool: Customize searches using pre-set queries and review standards’ coverage and scope, cost and price estimates, support and assistance, governance and environmental, social, economic, ethical, traceability and quality requirements. Construct advanced queries or refine pre-set queries from a pool of over 700 criteria. |
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* Review research on private standards: Browse and access recent and fully referenced publications and resources on private standards’ impact, operational assessments and selected market data. |
* Review research on private standards: Browse and access recent and fully referenced publications and resources on private standards’ impact, operational assessments and selected market data. |
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* Visualize standards requirements and scope: Generate maps to view standards’ actual and potential geographical scope. |
* Visualize standards requirements and scope: Generate maps to view standards’ actual and potential geographical scope. |
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* Impartial information: Standards Map is the only web platform providing information at such high level of detail. Standards’ data in the tool is verified according to a process including third party experts and the respective standard organizations. Standards Map does not make value judgments or ratings of standards. |
* Impartial information: Standards Map is the only web platform providing information at such high level of detail. Standards’ data in the tool is verified according to a process including third party experts and the respective standard organizations. Standards Map does not make value judgments or ratings of standards. |
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[[File:Standards Map - Step 2 - Map.gif|thumb|Generate maps and see the geographic scope for verification and certification looking at specific or multiple products and services.]] |
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[[File:Standards Map - Step 2 - Research.gif|thumb|In one click, jump to the Research module to review the publications and resources associated with the product, country and related standards under review.]] |
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[[File:Standards Map - Step 2 - Standards.gif|thumb|Identify and review standards which certify/verify specific products/services and/or which operate in a specific country.]] |
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[[File:Standards Map - Step 4.gif|thumb|Generate results on specific themes or construct queries making use of over the 700 critiera in the Standards Map database.]] |
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== Target users == |
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⚫ | Thanks to financial contributions from donors to ITC's Trust Fund, users in developing countries and territories can register on [http://www.intracen.org/marketanalysis |
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The Market Analysis and Research Section of ITC also conducts tailored studies and training programmes on market analysis. Please visit our website for more information: [http://www.intracen.org/marketanalysis Link text] or send us an e-mail. |
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ITC's Market Analysis Tools |
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⚫ | Thanks to financial contributions from donors to ITC's Trust Fund, users in developing countries and territories can register on [http://www.intracen.org/marketanalysis the ITC Market Analysis Tools portal] to access ITC’s market analysis tools free of charge. Users in developed countries and territories can register to get a one-week free trial access or subscribe for longer term access. |
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⚫ | ITC provides on-line tools, tailored market research and trade analysis, and conducts training programmes in market analysis for trade policy makers, trade support institutions and the business community in developing countries. The T4SD tool will complement ITC on-line tools, which already include: Trade Map, Market Access Map, Investment Map |
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⚫ | ITC provides on-line tools, tailored market research and trade analysis, and conducts training programmes in market analysis for trade policy makers, trade support institutions and the business community in developing countries. The T4SD tool will complement ITC on-line tools, which already include: [http://www.trademap.org Trade Map], [http://www.macmap.org Market Access Map], [http://www.investmentmap.org Investment Map] and [http://legacy.intracen.org/menus/countries.htm Trade Competitiveness Map] which are accessible through the [http://www.intracen.org/marketanalysis the ITC Market Analysis Tools portal]. |
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Revision as of 08:32, 24 May 2011
Overview
Standards Map www.standardsmap.org is an interactive online database of the International Trade Centre (UNCTAD/WTO) that enhances access to comprehensive information on private standards and aims to increase opportunities for sustainable production and trade. Standards Map is part of the suite of Market Analysis Tools developed by ITC's Market Analysis and Research section to which over 150'000 users are registered world wide.
Standards Map references information on over 40 private standards operating in more than 200 countries and certifying products and services in over 60 economic sectors. Through an intuitive and user-friendly search process, users can review and compare standards across common themes and criteria. Standards Map also includes additional reference material to increase awareness and knowledge of private standards, including quick fact sheets for each of the standards referenced and links to over 200 academic studies, dissertations and research papers.
The mission of Standards Map is to centralise, organise and disseminate information on private standards and related research results to strengthen the capacity of producers, exporters and buyers to participate in more sustainable production and trade. With its impartiality as a UN organization, significant experience strengthening trade information services in partner countries and disseminating trade intelligence, ITC is well placed to collect and organize information on private standards.
Background
Over the past several years, private standards developed by civil society organisations, the private sector and other groups have experienced unprecedented growth. Accompanying this growth is the increasing need for standards information and transparency. Producers and exporters in the developing world often lack information when considering whether and how to engage in more sustainable production and trade practices. The goal of Standards Map is to address these challenges, to enhance transparency on private standards and to increase opportunities for sustainable production and trade.
Comparative analysis and review of private standards
Standards Map references information on private standards ranging from product/sector specific standards (such as Fairtrade, SAN/Rainforest Alliance, 4C)
Features
- Analyze and compare standards: Over 40 private standards operating in more than 200 target markets, certifying products and services in over 60 economic sectors - including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, mining, textiles and manufactured products, among others.
- Identify opportunities for product diversification and new niche markets: Make a comparative assessment of private standards requirements and assess potential costs and benefits linked to the adoption of private standards.
- Flexible analytical tool: Customize searches using pre-set queries and review standards’ coverage and scope, cost and price estimates, support and assistance, governance and environmental, social, economic, ethical, traceability and quality requirements. Construct advanced queries or refine pre-set queries from a pool of over 700 criteria.
- Review research on private standards: Browse and access recent and fully referenced publications and resources on private standards’ impact, operational assessments and selected market data.
- Visualize standards requirements and scope: Generate maps to view standards’ actual and potential geographical scope.
- Impartial information: Standards Map is the only web platform providing information at such high level of detail. Standards’ data in the tool is verified according to a process including third party experts and the respective standard organizations. Standards Map does not make value judgments or ratings of standards.
- Data export: Users can export data into Excel files for customized analysis or download information. Maps can be saved as JPEG files.
Target users
Access
Thanks to financial contributions from donors to ITC's Trust Fund, users in developing countries and territories can register on the ITC Market Analysis Tools portal to access ITC’s market analysis tools free of charge. Users in developed countries and territories can register to get a one-week free trial access or subscribe for longer term access.
ITC provides on-line tools, tailored market research and trade analysis, and conducts training programmes in market analysis for trade policy makers, trade support institutions and the business community in developing countries. The T4SD tool will complement ITC on-line tools, which already include: Trade Map, Market Access Map, Investment Map and Trade Competitiveness Map which are accessible through the the ITC Market Analysis Tools portal.