World Standards Day 2026 Message | ARSO Secretary General | SDG 7: Clean Energy & Agenda 2063 (ENG)

In commemoration of World Standards Day 2026, Dr. Hermogene Nsengimana, Secretary General of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) delivers an official address on this year's global theme: "A Shared Vision for a Better World: Spotlight on SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy." In this video message, the Secretary General highlights: ⚡ The vital role of standardisation in driving UN SDG 7 (Affordable, Reliable, and Modern Energy for All). 🌍 Aligning African standards with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 (Aspiration 1) for inclusive growth and climate-resilient economies. 💡 Supporting the African Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) target to generate at least 300 GW of renewable energy by 2030. 🛠️ The strategic role of standards in industrialisation, consumer protection, and seamless integration of energy technologies. 👏 A special tribute to the experts across over 100 ARSO Technical Committees—including ARSO/TC 71 (Energy Management)—working to harmonise standards across the continent. 📌 Learn More About ARSO: Website: https://www.arso-oran.org