The Dispute Board Federation was started to meet the needs of infrastructure development internationally by providing a simplified and binding dispute resolution system for use in construction projects worldwide as well as in the training, accreditation, and certification of potential panel members for Dispute Boards. These dispute resolution methods allow for the swift and economical resolution of disputes thus allowing construction project to proceed without delay and to benefit the parties involved. Originally formed in Geneva as a non-profit NGO it has expanded to offices in Singapore, and Belgrade and in 2011 will be opening offices in Santiago and Beijing. Partnering with some of the worlds major organisations such as the World Bank/IFC and FIDIC, it has grown to become the only truly international organisation which not only acts as an appointing body but also trains and allows for networking between its members, government officials, infrastructure lenders and contractors.