About the World Road Association

The World Road Association (PIARC) is an international road organisation based in Paris, France. It has 113 national or federal government members, 2000 collective or individual members in 142 countries and over 650 experts in 17 standing technical committees. PIARC deals primarily in issues of road infrastructure planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation. These relate to the main areas of work which PIARC has identified. The work of PIARC is undertaken by technical committees which are comprised of representatives from member countries and organisations. Australia and New Zealand are both members of PIARC.

A new strategic plan, covering the period 2008-2011, is to be adopted at the Association's council meeting later this year. It includes the terms of reference for new technical committees established in early 2008.

For more information visit the World Road Association website: www.piarc.org/en