Association of European Operational Research Societies
The Association of European Operational Research Societies (EURO) was formally constituted in 1976 as the first regional grouping within the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS). From the outset, EURO succeeded in enabling close cooperation between academics and practitioners across Europe. This paper shows how the Association has built on these foundations to adapt and grow, while maintaining its original aim of promoting Operational Research (OR) throughout Europe. 
 
 
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Forty Years of IFORS
In 1999 IFORS (The International Federation of Operational Research Societies) celebrated forty years since its formation. A previous article explained how IFORS came into being following the first international conference in Operational Research, and examined the foundations that were laid in the years leading up to its first General Meeting, held at the second international conference. Here, the growth of IFORS and the establishment of regional groups, people involved in IFORS, presidents and secretaries, main activities of IFORS, conferences, publications, and support for developing countries, the financial aspects, kindred societies, in particular AGIFORS, and IFORS involvement in FIACC are discussed.
Report on EURO III
Abstract The scientific/professional contents, the composition of participants, and the organizational framework of EURO III are discussed and illustrated by a series of tables. In conclusion, some recommendations as to future EURO conferences are given.