The Membership Working Group (MWG) is an advisory committee made up of volunteers from among member representatives, and then appointed by the APC board of directors.
Purpose: To actively build APC membership with the participation of current members.
Duration: This is a standing committee. Participants change from time to time.
Convenor and MWG facilitator: Karel Novotný, APC Network Building Manager.
Members: Regional diversity in this group is very important.
Members as of November 2024:
- Chat García Ramilo, Philippines/Australia
- Eduardo Carrillo, Paraguay
- Julian Casasbuenas, Colombia
- Lisa García, Philippines
- Liz Probert, UK
- Oona Castro, Brazil
- Partha Sarker, Bangladesh
- Poncelet Ileleji, Gambia
- Sylvie Siyam, Cameroon
- Yumna Panday, South Africa
- Yunusa Zakari Ya’u, Nigeria
Role and responsibilities:
- Reviewing new applications for membership and making recommendations to the board of directors
- Reviewing membership policies and procedures
- Identifying potential new members
- Making recommendations regarding membership terminations.
Good skills to have:
- Understanding of APC's membership criteria, procedures and policies
- Experience in other membership-based organisations
- Good networking experience
- Familiarity with civil society issues.