Türkiye has achieved a remarkable success in accreditation, as highlighted in the 2024 Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index (QI4SD) Report, published by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Climbing five places in just one year, Türkiye secured the top position with a perfect score of 100 among 155 countries, solidifying its place among the global leaders in accreditation.
The report evaluates countries based on their IAF MLA-ILAC MRA agreements and internationally recognized accreditation scopes. Türkiye’s outstanding performance underscores TÜRKAK’s full compliance with universally accepted accreditation systems. Sharing the top position with major global economies such as the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and India, Türkiye has taken another significant step toward a sustainable and competitive economy.
Türkiye’s Continued Rise in the Global Ranking
Beyond accreditation, Türkiye has also advanced in the overall QI4SD ranking. Evaluating metrology, standardization, conformity assessment, policy development, and accreditation, the report ranks Türkiye 14th globally, marking a two-position rise. This upward trend highlights the country’s strengthened quality infrastructure and increased international competitiveness.
The Driving Forces Behind Türkiye’s Accreditation Success
TÜRKAK’s innovative approach to quality management and its expansion of IAF MLA-recognized scopes have played a key role in this success. By enhancing international recognition, TÜRKAK continues to boost the global presence of Turkish products and services.
One of the most significant developments in 2024 was the inclusion of the AS9100 series, an International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) sub-scope, in the IAF MLA framework in February 2024. This milestone enhances the global market access of Türkiye’s aerospace and defense industries while reducing dependency on external conformity assessment bodies.
Additionally, in April 2024, TÜRKAK expanded its IAF MLA scope to include validation and verification activities (ISO/IEC 17029). Accreditation in this area is expected to contribute significantly to the accurate measurement and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, supporting efforts against climate change.
Furthermore, TÜRKAK continues to closely monitor technical advancements and strengthen its accreditation system in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, information security, cybersecurity, climate change and sustainability, biobanking, and food safety. Thanks to its innovative approach and international collaborations, TÜRKAK is recognized as a leading institution in global accreditation.
Success Reflected in Social Media and Data
TÜRKAK’s leading and pioneering position is not only evident in international reports but also in measurable and data-driven achievements. The figures shared with the public through TÜRKAK’s social media accounts confirm that this success is not coincidental, but the result of a systematic, innovative, transparent, and data-focused management approach.
With accreditation services covering 2,115 different technical expertise areas and 133,611 scopes, TÜRKAK is continuously strengthening its international position.
About the UNIDO QI4SD Report
Published by UNIDO, which supports industrial development in emerging economies, the QI4SD Index is a global measurement tool that comprehensively evaluates the quality infrastructure systems of countries. This index analyzes a country’s capacity in standards, metrology, accreditation, conformity assessment, and policy development, measuring how quality infrastructure contributes to economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social development.
The report’s data is compiled from International Network on Quality Infrastructure (INETQI) statistics and UNIDO surveys. Covering 155 countries, the QI4SD Index assesses the international acceptance level of quality infrastructure systems and their integration into sustainable development. Countries with strong quality infrastructure are observed to contribute more effectively to sustainable development goals, while deficiencies in this area can negatively impact economic and environmental progress.
