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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 Coordinator.

Members: Regional diversity in this group is very important.

Members as of November 2024:

  1. Chat García Ramilo, Philippines/Australia
  2. Eduardo Carrillo, Paraguay
  3. Florencia Roveri, Argentina
  4. Irene Mwendwa, Uganda
  5. Julian Casasbuenas, Colombia
  6. Lisa García, Philippines
  7. Liz Probert, UK
  8. Oona Castro, Brazil
  9. Partha Sarker, Bangladesh
  10. Poncelet Ileleji, Gambia
  11. Sylvie Siyam, Cameroon
  12. Yumna Panday, South Africa
  13. 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.