Baseline Assessment on Existing Solar Quality Infrastructure (QI) Frameworks and Management Systems in East African Community (EAC) and Pacific Community (SPC)

The increasing demand for reliable and efficient solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has highlighted the importance of robust Quality Infrastructure (QI) frameworks across the globe as an essential prerequisite for economic development and competitiveness. QI frameworks play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of solar products and services. With the solar market facing significant challenges such as substandard products and unreliable imports, there is an urgent need to develop comprehensive QI frameworks that cater to the specific needs of growing markets such as Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Recognizing the critical role of QI in achieving sustainable development goals, it is imperative to conduct a Baseline Assessment of current QI frameworks in the East African Community (EAC) and the Pacific Community (SPC). The assessment that offers valuable insights into current regulations, standards, stakeholders, and capacities, paving the way for tailored QI frameworks and management systems.