IARU Considers Consolidation

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The IARU has released guidance on potential restructuring to help the organisation meet modern challenges. The proposed changes would combine the 3 separate regional organisations into a single global entity.

The proposal (PDF) outlines several areas where the currently independent, regional organisations struggle. Problem areas include declining membership, duplication of resources, lack of coordination, and other inefficiencies. The changes are designed to establish several benefits:

  • Global representation

  • Streamlined decision making

  • Better allocation of resources

  • Improved communication

  • Long-term sustainability

  • Centralised finances

  • Greater influence

Member societies will vote on the restructuring with the potential for a transition as early as next year.

IARU Consultation on Restructuring - https://www.iaru-r2.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IARU-Consultation-on-Proposed-Restructuring_march_2025.pdf