Exchange knowledge and techniques on roads and road transportation.
These Commissions come under the authority of the Executive Committee.
To identify, develop and promulgate policy and practices that contribute to safer and more effective management and use of road and road transport systems within an integrated sustainable transport context.
The Commission is responsible for PIARC's formal strategic planning process, through which it shall oversee the development and implementation of PIARC's work program in accordance with its Vision, Mission and Values.
In order to maintain an effective strategic planning process, the Commission shall draw up a four-year plan of action to be implemented through its Strategic Themes, Technical Committees, other partners and particularly the Secretary General.
Meet the needs of members for improved road and road transport policy and practices through a systematically developed and monitored technical and supporting work program.
The Commission is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of a financial management strategy for PIARC.
The Commission is also responsible for supervising the accounting system of the Association, the allocation of funds to its various activities and making recommendations on any such matters.
In order to carry out its role and fulfil its responsibilities, the commission shall draw up a four-year plan of action to be implemented by the Secretary General.
To provide and enhance international networks and forums to help members exchange information and world best practice.
To produce and disseminate authoritative, impartial and interesting publications that address current road and road transport issues.
The Commission is responsible for development of the communication policy and a communication strategy for PIARC in accordance with its Vision, Mission and Values, and for oversight of their implementation. The Commission also has direct responsibility for the Editorial Committee of the magazine "Routes / Roads" and the Committee on Terminology and Translation Assistance.
In order to establish an effective communication strategy, the Commission shall study and draw up a four-year plan of action to be implemented through First Delegates, National Committees, Technical Committees, other bodies of the Association and partners and particularly the Secretary General.
The plan of action shall be coordinated with that of the Technological Exchanges and Development Commission.
To develop practical means for efficient and effective technology transfer among countries.
The Commission is responsible for the development of the technological exchanges and development policy and a technological exchanges and development strategy for PIARC in accordance with its Vision, Mission and Values.
In order to establish an effective technological exchanges and development strategy, the Commission shall study and draw up a four-year plan of action to be implemented through the various partners and particularly the General Secretariat.
The plan of action shall be coordinated with that of the Communications Commission to avoid overlap and shall cover the technological exchanges and development elements, specifically the transfer of technologies to developing and transitional countries.
This Commission, established for the 2005-2008 term, has three specific tasks, namely to: