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The International Road Federation (IRF)

Promoting the development of roads and road networks that enable access and sustainable mobility for all since 1948.

The International Road Federation (IRF) is a global, independent, not-for-profit organisation with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Active since 1948, IRF is a membership-based organisation, representing leading corporate and institutional players drawn from the road and mobility sectors worldwide. Its mission is to promote the development of roads and road networks that enable access and sustainable mobility for all. Its approach is centred on key strategic components of knowledge transfer & information sharing, connecting people, businesses and organisations, and working with policy & advocacy. 

With a presence and network on over five continents, IRF provides a neutral and global platform for the road and mobility sectors. Our network stretches across all parts of the globe and continues to grow every year. This undeniable global presence enables us to better connect the sectors and to promote safer, greener, more sustainable road transport, and mobility.

IRF has extensive experience in convening and leading high-level multi-stakeholders groups towards results. It is reputed in the sector for its untiring efforts to build capacity around the world and for being a hub of knowledge, expertise and contacts. IRF has 56 years of experience in data collection and capacity-building all over the world. Since 1964, the IRF World Road Statistics (WRS) have been an invaluable reference tool for anyone wanting to analyse, understand and report on worldwide, regional, and national trends and developments.

With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the Federation also encompasses an IRF Chapter in New Delhi, India, an IRF Africa Board, and regional representation and ambassadors around the world.

What we do

Knowledge & Expertise

IRF fosters innovation and progress through different activities such as ad hoc workshops, training courses, webinars, and more.
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Networking Opportunities

IRF connects people, businesses, countries & organisations to exchange ideas, define solutions to common problems & forge partnerships that deliver.
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Policy & Advocacy

IRF engages with decision-makers at every level to bring about positive change and advance the sustainable road transport and mobility agenda.
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Data & Statistics

IRF connects people, businesses, countries & organisations to exchange ideas, define solutions to common problems & forge partnerships that deliver.
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