WHO WE ARE
The International Transport Forum at the OECD is an intergovernmental organisation with 52 member countries. It acts as a strategic think tank for transport policy and organizes an annual summit of ministers.

WHAT WE WORK FOR
Our goal is to help shape the transport policy agenda on a global level, and ensure that it contributes to economic growth, environmental protection, social inclusion and the preservation of human life and well-being.

HOW WE DO IT
The work of the International Transport Forum rests on three pillars:

Annual summit: Every year, ministers engage in debate on transport policy with leaders from business, civil society and research.

Think Tank: Our economic research, statistics collection and policy analysis make us an important think tank for policy-makers and the global transport community.

Intergovernmental Organisation: 52 countries are members of the the
International Transport Forum, which grew out of the European Conference of 
Ministers of Transport (ECMT) in 2007.

OUR STRUCTURE
The International Transport Forum is designed to be a flexible, efficient and politically responsible institution. Its main organs:

Secretariat: Based at the OECD in Paris, France, it is led by the Secretary General. It comprises the Research Centre, the Policy and Summit Preparation Unit, the Communications Unit and the Management Support Unit.

Transport Management Board: The Transport Management Board (TMB) gives direction to the work of the International Transport Forum. It consists of the representatives of the member countries and meets at least twice a year.

Presidency: The Presidency revolves annually among member countries. The Presidency chairs TMB meetings and has a leading role in the annual summit.

Task Force: A small Task Force is formed from TMB members to assist the Presidency plan the annual summit.

  
Research Centre: The Research Centre provides input for summits and organises longer-term research projects.

Advisory Board: The Advisory Board provides guidance on strategy and interaction with the private sector. It is composed of high-level individuals drawn from industry, civil society, the academic and research sectors.