The Independent Governance Reform Commission has developed a first draft of its report, which is now open for comment by the Federation.
Below is a summary of the report and you can also download the draft report in full.
The preliminary report includes an analysis of the governance structure of other comparable organisations, the results of the membership survey on governance, and the strengths and weaknesses of IPPF’s current governance structure and system of operating. It also enumerates the several possible options and alternatives the commission reviewed and concludes with the proposal described below.
The Commission is now seeking your response to the proposal prior to finalising its report and detailed recommendations for the Members Assembly that will convene at the end of November 2019
There are three ways to be heard.
- Download the preliminary report below and email us your views on IGRC@ippf.org
- Fill in our new and final survey for the reform here
- Make a comment in comments section below
Proposal Summary
The preliminary report of the Independent Governance Reform Commission proposes to replace the present multi-tiered structure of a central Governing Council/Regional Councils/Executive Committees, with a single Board of Trustees and a General Assembly of Member Associations (MAs). The board would be comprised of people from the IPPF Member Associations as well as internationally recognized experts. It would be supported by a set of standing committees on which MAs would also have substantial representation, ensuring a strong voice throughout the policy and decision-making systems for the entire IPPF membership. Geographic and other diversity would be stressed and existing commitments to the representation of women and young people would be maintained and reinforced.
The outline of the proposal is presented below in simplified graphic form.
Summary of key points
General Assembly:
- Advises on overall strategic direction of the Federation
- Enables global connectivity and solidarity
- Questions and scrutinises the Board of Trustees and inputs into major policy questions
- Adopts and amends the Regulation of the Federation
Regional Assemblies:
- Forums for exchange of ideas and experience
- Emphasis on workshops, seminars and mutual learning
- Meets with members of the Board of Trustees to exchange ideas and perspectives
Board of Trustees:
- Maximum of 15 members of MAs and global experts, with a minimum of five MA members
- Diversity principles apply, including geography, women, youth, and ethnicity
- Nominating, Governance and Membership Committee recommends Board selection based on established criteria and needs of the Board
A new and final survey will be released shortly to allow your input
I am not sure if all MA’s will be represented fairly or will our voice be heard equally in the meetings ? New structure omits ESEAO Regional Council Meeting. The new structure is a short cut – change is good but it comes with its challenges as well.
Letty,
Many thanks for your comment.
MAs will be represented by those elected to the Board of Trustees. They will voice all their issues and concerns through the Regional Assemblies that will replace the RCs and RECs. And they will all be present at the General Assemblies. The Commission believes that these three avenues through which MAs’ voices can be heard will ensure that the MA voice becomes the preeminent voice in IPPF governance.
Best regards,
Steve
Dear Dr. Sinding,
Good afternoon from Mauritius. We congratulate you and the whole teams who have been fully engaged in transforming IPPF.
As you are aware whether IPPF has collaborative partners or associate members all do have structures which deal with governance and resource mobilization issues. All MAs irrespective of their status are contributing in IPPF achievement. Collaborative partners have been supporting the change process and we have been consulted to give our views even at this stage.
Most unfortunately we are not invited to attend the special general assembly to know and contribute accordingly. Being a collaborative partner is a temporary process. Therefore I am making an appeal for the decision to be reviewed and IPPF to adopt a holistic approach so that collaborative partners are also invited to attend the Special General Assembly.
Best Regards
Vidya B. Charan
Executive Director
Mauritius Family Planning and Welfare Association
Dear Vidya Charan,
The General Assembly is unfortunately only open to Member Associations. We appreciate that you and others are keen to be part of this momentous event. We are, therefore, working to ensure that the IPPF community is able to join open sessions remotely.
Sincerely,
The Reform Team
The Reform Team
Perhaps the Board of Trustees [or Governors?] should have 6 representatives, one from each region and 7 independent, external Trustees with skills specific to the needs of the Federation.
And in terms of diversity of the membership of the Board of Trustees, perhaps we could consider geography, gender, age, ethnicity, skill sets.
This is logical and a smart way for IPPF to be governed in the 21st century and beyond. Many thanks to the Commission.
التغيير سمة جيدة للتطوير والتجديد وتلافي الاخطاء وضخ دماء جديدة من صناع القرار مع ضرورة الاستفادة والابقاء علي الخبرات الستبقة المشهود لها بالكفاءة والمهنية مع ضرورة تمثيل قوي للمرأه والشباب والمتطوعين ذات الخبرات التراكمية
هذا سعي تاريخي في مسيرة الاتحاد لان التغيير سيجعل من الاتحاد قوة لايستهان بها في ظل تغيرات سياسية دولية تؤثر علي توجهات المانحين لكن في تقديري هنالك تجاهل حدث لاهم مستوي من مستويات الإتحاد وهي
الجمعيات الأعضاء كان يجب أن يتم أخذ المشورة بشكل تفصيلي من الجمعيات الأعضاء لانه المستوي الأقدر علي طرح الإيجابيات والسلبيات لغرض أنها تمسهم مباشرة
I appreciate the effort of the commission in coming up with the new reforms.
should way both the pros and cons of the the new reform versus the old one. If it is for the good of the organisation then it can be implemented.
Dear Dr Sinding and your team for doing such excellent job and thank you for your respond to my previous comment. I am definitely sure that the new reform will be successful. Looking forward to see the implementation of the new reform. Our concern from the Pacific MA’s is to have fair representation that is include us in the Boards. Thank you again for giving us this space to voice our concern. We salute you all.
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