The choice, which was taken throughout the thirty first Normal Meeting of ARSO in Zanzibar, Tanzania, final Friday, recognised Prof. Dodoo’s distinctive management in advancing continental requirements for commerce, security and sustainable improvement.
The decision ensured his continued advisory position within the strategic path of ARSO whereas mentoring future standardisation leaders throughout Africa.
The Secretary-Normal of ARSO, Dr Hemogene Nsengimana, stated the title of President Emeritus was reserved for leaders whose impression transcended their tenure, reflecting lifelong dedication to their subject.
Excellence
As fast previous ARSO President and Director-Normal of the Ghana Requirements Authority, Prof. Dodoo spearheaded the creation of essential constructions inside ARSO and influenced harmonisation initiatives supporting the African Continental Free Commerce Space (AfCFTA).
Professor Dodoo, an professional in prescribed drugs, public well being, and requirements regulation, has performed a pivotal position in shaping the standardisation panorama of Africa.
Beneath his management, ARSO noticed efficient collaboration amongst member states culminating within the basic meeting this 12 months, and bringing collectively a document 34 international locations, the very best within the historical past of the organisation.
The advocacy of Professor Dodoo for “One Customary, One Take a look at, One Acceptance” throughout Africa has been instrumental in lowering technical obstacles to commerce and fostering financial integration.
In his new position, Professor Dodoo would proceed to offer strategic steerage to ARSO, mentor rising leaders in standardisation, and champion the voice of Africa in world requirements our bodies such because the Worldwide Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the World Commerce Organisation (WTO).
Professor Dodoo, in his acceptance comment, stated, “This honour isn’t just a private milestone however exhibits the collective efforts of all stakeholders working towards a standardised, aggressive, and quality-driven Africa.”
He stated, “Our journey is much from over, and I stay dedicated to the imaginative and prescient of an Africa the place requirements gas prosperity.”
As President Emeritus, Professor Dodoo is predicted to deal with essential areas akin to strengthening Africa’s high quality infrastructure, advocating for requirements in rising sectors akin to renewable vitality and digital economies and bridging the hole between academia, business, and policymakers in standardisation.
Competence
The Govt Director of the Requirements Division on the South African Bureau of Requirements (SABS), Dr Sadhvir Bissoon, stated Prof. Dodoo had contributed in direction of the management of the ARSO Council in driving technique, governance, “reviewing our legal guidelines and statutes and guaranteeing their implementation”.
“I hope he’ll nonetheless serve the wants and aspirations of ARSO in his new position,” he stated in an interview with the Each day Graphic.
Personal sector leaders who attended the occasion additionally lauded Professor Dodoo’s efforts to align African requirements with world greatest practices.
The Regional Director of COTECNA, a key accomplice within the continental requirements neighborhood, Antoine Anne, for his half, stated the appointment of Professor Dodoo reaffirmed the dedication of the African continent to excellence.
