After more than 10 years of work and four diplomatic conferences, The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) announces that it has officially changed its status from a non-governmental organization (NGO) to an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO).
Based on a Convention ratified or acceded to by 34 States to date, the new status represents a significant victory for multilateralism and ocean governance, marking an important step toward enhancing...
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