Friday, March 23, 2007

Regional Planning led by incoming chair





Having been formally introduced by outgoing chair Dr. Amir, incoming regional chairperson Sr. Sandra took over to preside over the Regional Planning for 2007 & 2008. The regional participants (save the URI hub group) were divided into two groups, Philippines group and Malaysia-Australia group, to discuss among themselves the proposed programs/activities and suggested organizational structures within the context of the region’s three main areas of concern (PR & CC-buidling, CC-nurturing & Bonding, and Finance & Sustainability).

Regrouping after the working break, the assembly discussed and deliberated the ideas and suggestions raised. It was emphasized that youth involvement should be the focus of CC-building in the region. On a country-level, it was suggested that each country identifies: a country representative (for countries with only one CC) or a country coordinator (for countries having more than one CC); and point persons for each of the three committee areas. An annual country meeting is suggested alongside the Annual Regional Meeting.

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