In October 2003, NRI's Quality Management System was assessed by the British Standards Institute and recommended for registration to the international ISO 9001 standard (2000), for quality management. The scope of NRI's registration was defined as the "provision of a service for distinctive, high quality and relevant research, consultancy, learning and advice in support of sustainable development, economic growth and poverty reduction," and NRI continues to benefit from adhering to this exacting quality standard.