FIABCI is a multi-disciplinary property association linking real estate professionals in 60 countries; it acts as a Federation of 100 national real estate associations representing 1.5 million professionals and is a special consultant with NGO status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organisation (ECOSOC). FIABCIs objective is to help its members add an international dimension to their businesses. FIABCI helps members acquire knowledge, develop networks and optimise business opportunities all over the world. FIABCI has a strict Code of Ethics that every member is expected to adhere to. It also has an active real estate educational programme designed to enable young professionals all over the world to enhance their understanding of real estate.