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PIARC (World Road Association), founded in 1909 and comprising 125 member governments from all over the world, is the global forum for exchange of knowledge and experience on roads, road transport policies and practices. With consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, the Association is contributing to a stable and sustainable global development of the road and transport sector.

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National committees

Develop road expertise in your country

Why is PIARC relevant to you?

The National Committees are centers of exchange where public and private players in the road sector meet at national level.


What PIARC can offer you

  • Global and national network of expertise.
  • Support for the application of international best practices.
  • Access to specialized resources and events.
  • Exchange of best practices between national associations.

How to get involved

PIARC, the World Road Association, aims to be a leading international forum for the analysis and discussion of all transport issues related to roads and road transport. PIARC is the only global intergovernmental association driven by the priorities of road administrations. PIARC shares practice-oriented knowledge on issues such as road safety, sustainable transport, resilient road networks and increased user mobility. PIARC is a credible, apolitical and not-for-profit global forum, which specifically solicits input from the private sector and civil society, complementing the expertise available from the public sector. PIARC is an intercultural, multilingual and equity-minded organization, uniting countries in the pursuit of excellence in road transport.