Core business area
Ethiopian Metrology Institute is established to achive the following Core business areas
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Transform existing traditional measurement instruments into modernity through introducing international system of units and by enabling to use other acceptable measurement instruments in the country;
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Determine and maintain national measurement etalons;
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Establish national metrology laboratory and provide calibration services;
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Support industries in establishing their own calibration laboratories through providing theoretical and practical training and consultancy on metrology;
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Based on other countries best practices, provide support in building the capacities of universities and research institutions in curriculum designing and implementation process and conducting research in the field of metrology;
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Publish and declare to the public measurement units to be used in the country, symbols of the measurement units and national measurement etalons;
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Represent the country’s interest in international forums regarding metrology and follow up the implementation of treaties to which Ethiopia is a party
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Participate in the calibration result inter comparison program with other national, regional and international metrology institutes intended to ensure the reliability of calibration services;
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Work in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders to ensure the existence of an integrated support for strengthening the national quality infrastructure;
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Conduct research in the field of metrology in collaboration with universities and research institutions and disseminate the results thereof to industries;
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Establish a documentation and information center for the provision of metrology related information;
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Provide the necessary technical and professional support so as to make the legal metrology activities effective;
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Provide consultancy services on selection and acquisition, handling and use, maintenance, repair and disposal of scientific equipment;
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Provide training for scientific equipment users on procurement, handling and use, maintenance, repair and disposal of scientific equipment
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Support scientific instrument user institution in establishing their own maintenance workshops through providing training and support and issue certificates for trainees