Engineering and technology play a key role in globalization as developed and developing countries develop and implement effective and efficient strategies that advance their economies and social development. Engineering has played a critical role in economic development in the history of civilization,
because engineers are important not only in solving local problems but also in knowledge creation
and knowledge transfer. Thus, science and technology education need to be in continuous evolvement
in order to keep assisting countries reduce poverty, boost socio-economic development and make the
right decisions for sustainable and environmentally compatible development. In a flat world, a global
approach is needed to effectively innovate engineering education. The world needs to establish effecti-
ve engineering education processes of high quality around to assure a global supply of well-prepared
engineering graduates, engineers who can act locally but think globally. This paper describes the
history behind the creation in October 2006 of the International Federation of Engineering Education
Societies (IFEES), its strategic intent as well as some of the initiatives currently underway. It will also
share some of the needs and views of IFEES various stakeholders worldwide (engineering education
associations, students, industry, and other organizations).
