Bharath Jairaj October 1 st , 2012
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The role of civil society in appliance efficiency standards and labeling (S&L) programs: Some suggestions for network Bharath Jairaj October 1 st , 2012
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The role of civil society in appliance efficiency standards and labeling (S&L) programs: Some suggestions for network. Bharath Jairaj October 1 st , 2012. What role have CSOs played in S&L programs?. 10 case studies including:. Japan Malaysia South Korea Thailand USA. Australia Chile - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The role of civil society in appliance efficiency standards and labeling (S&L)
programs: Some suggestions for network
Bharath JairajOctober 1st, 2012
What role have CSOs played in S&L programs?
10 case studies including:
• Australia• Chile• China• EU• Ghana
• Japan• Malaysia• South Korea• Thailand• USA
Stages in the development of S&L programs
Decide whether and how to implement S&L program
Develop testing capability
Analyze and set standards
Design and implement labeling program
Design and implement communication campaign
Ensure program integrity
Evaluate program performance and refine
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• Raising awareness/Outreach campaigns• Providing information and advice to
consumers
Conventional roles for CSOs in S&L programs
• Handbooks for consumers in Chile• EU public awareness and preference surveys• Label design feedback from consumers in
Ghana• Seminars, lectures and conferences in Korea• Targeted information campaigns in Malaysia• Media and education campaigns in Thailand
Examples of Awareness/Outreach programs:
• Lab testing and reporting• Market research to identify products• Label design• Monitoring label awareness / consumption
changes in society• S&L program evaluation and feedback
CSOs have played a role in other stages
Australia
– Advocacy and lobbying to implement mandatory labels
– Outreach materials– Set up a series of testing projects, including lab
tests and home monitoring systems– Participated in the label design process.
Role of consumer groups in S&L
EU: Active role in label review processes (rescaling)
Role of consumer groups in S&L
– Instrumental in signing a nation-wide labeling program memorandum
– Program now covers the majority of household electronic appliances
– CK has since then lobbied the government to expand the program further
Role of consumer groups in S&L
Factors to enable greater CSO participation
Internal• interest• technical capacity• funds• HR• link to larger citizenry
External• enabling policies• participatory spaces• funding support• training support
Timeframes
Other factors that enable the success of S&L programs
Australia
Ghana
• Timeframes• Resources• Compliance• Review• Regulatory framework• Multi-stakeholder engagement• Monitoring• Impact evaluation
Other factors that enable the success of S&L programs
