# Congo and Gabon industrial standardization efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/congo-and-gabon-industrial-standardization-efforts > Updated: 2026-10-15T00:25:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In observance of World Standards Day, officials from the Republic of the Congo and Gabon highlighted the importance of technical standardization for industrial growth and economic competitiveness. In the Republic of the Congo, Minister of Industrial Development Michel Djombo called for the integration of standards into public policy and urged businesses to treat quality as an investment. The government is working to establish a national standardization and quality management system to support economic diversification, specifically within the organic and agri-food sectors. This includes creating a national conformity mark for local and imported products to ensure business credibility and consumer safety. In Gabon, former Minister of Industry and Local Transformation Lubin Ntoutoume described standardization as a tool for economic trust and a lever for industrial competitiveness. He noted that guaranteeing product quality and process reliability is essential for the successful transformation of natural resources. The Gabonese strategy focuses on making quality a national production imperative to facilitate market access and productive sovereignty. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Congo and Gabon promote standardization to drive industrial growth Officials in Congo and Gabon are promoting technical standardization as a key driver for industrial transformation, consumer protection, and increased competitiveness in international markets. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congo-and-gabon-promote-standardization-to-drive-industrial-growth ### 2026-09-27: Congo aims to become a Central African tourism hub Congo's Minister of Tourism Jean-Claude Gakosso aims to transform the nation into a Central African tourism hub by leveraging natural heritage and digital tools for economic diversification. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congo-aims-to-become-a-central-african-tourism-hub --- Cite as: Congo and Gabon industrial standardization efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/congo-and-gabon-industrial-standardization-efforts