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About ICOLD
About ICOLD ◗
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ICOLD is a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience in dam engineering. With an annual meeting in a different country each year and a Congress every three years, it has built up nearly one century of knowledge. This permanent search for progress is organized through 24 Technical Committees and 500 experts on specific themes. ICOLD also promotes public awareness of the beneficial role of dams in the sustainable development and management of the world’s water resources. ICOLD leads the profession in setting standards and guidelines to ensure that dams are built safely and economically, and in an environmentall and socially sustainable manner.
NOTICE - DISCLAIMER: The information, analyses and conclusions in this document have no legal force and must not be considered as substituting for legallyenforceable official regulations. They are intended for the use of experienced professionals who are alone aquipped to judge their pertinence and applicability and to apply accurately the recommendations to any particular case.
This document has been drafted with the greatest care but, in view of the pace of change in science and technology, we cannot guarantee that it covers all aspects of the topics discussed. We decline all responsibility whatsoever for how the information herein is interpreted and used and will accept no liability for any loss or damage arising therefrom. Do not read on unless you accept this disclaimer without reservation.
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It is currently comprised of 88 countries and 10,000 individual members: Engineering Companies, Consultants, Builders, Development companies, Scientists, Researchers, Engineers, University Professors, Governments, Financial Institutions, Associations.. ICOLD is the world’s leading professional organization in the field of dams, advancing the technology of dam engineering and supporting the socially and environmentally responsible development and management of water resources to meet the worldwide demand.
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The International Commission On Large Dams (ICOLD) was founded in Paris in 1928.
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ICOLD NATIONAL COMMITTEES ◗ Albania
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◗ Argentina ◗ Australia ◗ Austria ◗ Belgium ◗ Bolivia
Bosnia-Herzegovina Brazil ◗ Bulgaria ◗ Burkina Faso ◗ Cameroon ◗ Canada ◗ Chile ◗ China ◗ Colombia ◗ Congo ◗ Costa Rica ◗ Croatia ◗ Cyprus ◗ Czech Rep. ◗ Denmark ◗ ◗
Dominican Rep. Egypt ◗ Ethiopia ◗ Finland ◗ For.Yug.Rep.Macedonia ◗ France ◗ Germany ◗ Ghana ◗ Greece ◗ Guatemala ◗ Honduras ◗ Iceland ◗ India ◗ Indonesia ◗ Iran (Islam. Rep. of ) ◗ Iraq ◗ Ireland ◗ Italy ◗ Ivory Coast ◗ Japan ◗ Korea (Rep. of ) ◗ Latvia
Lebanon Lesotho ◗ Libya ◗ Luxemburg ◗ Madagascar ◗ Malaysia ◗ Mali ◗ Mexico ◗ Morocco ◗ Nepal ◗ Netherlands ◗ New Zealand ◗ Nigeria ◗ Norway ◗ Pakistan ◗ Panama ◗ Paraguay ◗ Peru ◗ Philippines ◗ Poland ◗ Portugal ◗ Romania
Russia Serbia ◗ Slovakia ◗ Slovenia ◗ South Africa ◗ Spain ◗ Sri Lanka ◗ Sudan ◗ Sweden ◗ Switzerland ◗ Syria ◗ Tajikistan ◗ Thailand ◗ Tunisia ◗ Turkey ◗ United Kingdom ◗ United States ◗ Uruguay ◗ Venezuela ◗ Vietnam ◗ Zambia ◗ Zimbabwe