KIRIBATI

Economy Report Highlights

Key Activities – 2026

Future Focus - 2027 and beyond

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Presenter:

Oerenga Takaria

CONTENTS

1. Background

1.1 Organization Structure

2. Legislative Frameworks

3. International Arrangements

4. Key Activities (2026-2027)

5. Future Focus

6. Special Requests

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1. Background

The Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives adopted the National Quality Policy in 2017 to develop the metrology function at MTCIC with additional staffs, and entrust the responsibility for industrial and legal metrology to this division, conduct regular calibration and verification of measuring equipment used, ensure that all national measurement standards in the custody of the metrology division are traceable to the International System of Units (SI) and to engage with regional metrology organizations.

1.1 Organization Structure

2. Legislative Frameworks

Metrology Laws

METROLOGY REGULATIONS 2024

1. Standards and Fees

2. Transactions in Products

3. Weighing and Measuring Instruments

3. International Arrangements

• Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF) - Full membership since 2018
• Asia Pacific Metrology Program (APMP) - Full membership since 2019
• International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) - Corresponding membership since 2018
• Participate in annual events, trainings and meetings organized by APLMF, APMP and OIML.
• Seek membership in other appropriate international and regional metrology organizations.
• Access available international funding and technical assistance through membership with APMP and APLMF.

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4. Key Activities 2026-2027

YEAR 2026:

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• Seeking commencement period from the Minister of MTCIC to commence the Metrology Act and regulations of the
• Celebrated National Metrology Day 2026.

Conducted public awareness campaigns targeting the general public and key stakeholders.

Organized a road show to promote mass awareness of the theme for Metrology Day 2026.

- Held meetings of the Metrology Steering Committee.

Performed onsite supervision of metrology stakeholders.

- Participated in virtual trainings, APLMF Forum, Sphygmomanometer, and Legal Metrology training in New Zealand.

Conducted visits to local fish markets and the Public Utilities Board to inspect driveway flow meters.

Carried out inspection and verification of measuring instruments for all metrology sectors in Kiribati.

Conducted trainings for the staff and stakeholders.

YEAR 2027:

• Full implementation f the act and regulations Submission of the Metrology Regulations to Office of Attorney General and then Cabinet.
• Celebrated National Metrology Day 2025.
• Conducted workshops, trainings and public awareness.
• Conducted onsite inspection and verification.
• Payment and settlement of outstanding fees including 2025 membership fee.
• Organized a road show to promote mass awareness of the theme for Metrology Day 2025.
• Held meetings of the Metrology Steering Committee.
• Performed onsite inspection and spot fines
• supervision of metrology stakeholders.
• Conducted visits to local fish markets, fuel stations, businesses and other metrology sectors.
• Awareness to outer islands

5. Future Focus

• Fully implement the new Metrology Act and Regulations
• Launch and conduct the mass awareness on the new Metrology Laws
• Monitor and evaluate the application of the new National Metrology Act and Regulations
• Develop the National Metrology Policy with the assistance of an external TA/Expert on Metrology
• Seek membership in appropriate international and regional metrology organizations
• Maintain relationships with other national metrology institutes (APMP and APMLF)
• Establish laboratories and maintain metrological traceability of all standards
• Develop technical competence of inspectors and metrologists

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6. Special Requests

1. Engagement of an External Metrology Expert

• To assist in the Metrology legislations implementation
• Developed inspection and measurement manuals and procedures
• Assist in the development of (MSL) Measurement standard laboratory

2. Capacity Building Support

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3. Funding for Metrology Equipment

• Support procurement of equipment necessary for testing and verification across all metrology sectors in Kiribati, including electricity and water meters used by the Public Utilities Board.
• Awareness program equipment's and travel expenses

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4. Funding for a Mini Accredited Laboratory

- Establish a mini accredited laboratory to support metrology operations and ensure accuracy and compliance in Kiribati.

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