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The World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) is committed to the advancement of the world engineering profession for the benefit of mankind. It particularly works to assist development of the engineering profession, and in the sharing, exchange and transfer of technology from one country to another. It works to improve the community understanding of engineering, the quality of engineering education and training, and the ethics and standards of engineering practice.

           The engineering profession around the world, whose national and international institutions are the members of WFEO, faces a period of rapid and substantial change. Engineering has been an international profession for at least a century. However, in this era of globalization, engineering is becoming even more global, and global engineering practice will become more important. There are increased needs to harmonize global standards.

            As population and economic growth place increasing pressures on our social and biophysical environment, engineers must accept increased responsibilities to develop sustainable solutions to meet community needs, overcome extreme poverty and prevent segregation of people. The education of engineers needs to inculcate an understanding of sustainability and cultural and social sensitivities as well. The engineering code of ethics must reflect a strong commitment to principles of sustainable development.

            There are special needs of the developing countries. The developed world can assist in the training of local engineers, in the generation of work opportunities for them in their own countries, and in the sharing of appropriate technologies. The developed world also needs new, efficient and cleaner technologies that do not adversely affect the environment and will help to cut down on their excessive consumption of the resources of the world. Developing countries have also accumulated over decades valuable lessons and experiences in appropriate technologies that can be shared with one another. Without their own local and regional efforts, it will be very difficult to achieve a sustainable world.

WFEO will help all its international and national members contribute to a global effort to establish a sustainable, equitable and peaceful world.

World Federation of Engineering Organizations - WF
(http://www.unesco.org/wfeo/ )