Purpose

The International Reciprocal Trade Association, IRTA,
is a non-profit organization committed to promoting
just and equitable standards of practice and operation
within the Modern Trade and Barter and other Alternative
Capital Systems Industry, by raising the awareness and
value of these processes to the entire Global Community.

Mission

The mission of IRTA is, to provide all Industry Members
with an ethically based global organization, dedicated to
the advancement of Modern Trade and Barter and other
Alternative Capital Systems, through the use of education,
self regulation, high standards and government relations.

The IRTA fulfills its purpose by:

• Uniting the global Modern Trade and Barter Industry
  with a universal structure of standards, regulations and
  a Code of Ethics and peer review process.
  
  
• Promoting Modern Trade and Barter as a responsible
  form of commerce to the public, media and
  government agencies.
  
  
• Providing legislative advocacy and political
  action worldwide.
  
  
• Sharing best practices of Modern ´Trade and Barter
  to enhance the growth and profitability of Industry
  Members.
  
  
• Raising professional standards by education and
  training and awarding credentials solely based on
  professional knowledge experience and achievements.
  
  
• Leading the Modern Trade and Barter Industry into
  the future, by anticipating changes in laws and
  governmental regulations that affect the Industry.
  
  
• Encouraging the worldwide expansion of Modern
  Trade and Barter through mutual support and the
  free exchange of ideas and information among
  Industry members.