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IAIA: Shaping a Better Future

Explore the growth, internationalization, and consolidation of IAIA, and discover its mission to advance best practices in impact assessment for better policy-making worldwide.

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IAIA: Shaping a Better Future

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  1. IAIA 2001 - 2002 Elvis Au

  2. “ What does the future hold for IAIA ? ” “ How should we now position ourselves collectively ? ”

  3. “ What does the future hold for IAIA ? ” • no one knows ! • no one can predict !

  4. “ The further you look to the future, the further you need to look to the past. ” A. Looking Back B. Looking Around C. Looking Ahead

  5. A. Looking Back 2001 NOW 1981 IAIA inaugurated in USA. 160 founding members 1989 Executive Director Appointed 1999 Executive office gained full time staff

  6. The Purpose of IAIA “ The Association has as its primary purpose the BETTERMENT of society through the encouragement of IMPROVED POLICYMAKINGPROCESSES concerning the analysis of FUTUREconsequences of PRESENT DECISIONS.” IAIA By-Laws

  7. 1. Process of Growth 1981 1983 1988 1992 2000 Number of members 1500 Members in affiliates 2000 1200 full members 800 1000 500 300 Members 160

  8. 2. Process of Internationalisation : number of nations represented by IAIA members Number of Nations Represented by IAIA Members 111 100 45 50 23 1981 1983 1988 2000

  9. 1999 1991 1981 1985 1984 1990 1983 1982 1996 1993 1997 2000 1987 2001 1988 1995 1998 2. Process of Internationalisation : reaching out the world through members and annual conferences 1994 1989 1986 1992

  10. 3. Process of Internal Consolidation and Restructuring • 1998 - Structural reform within IAIA - Strategic corporate planning initiated - Impact Assessment & Project Appraisal • 1999 - Executive Office gained full time staff • 2000 - Committee structure revised

  11. A. Looking Back What have we built up ? International fora International Or Regional agencies IAIA governments Associated Organisation Affiliates Members IA Practices IA Knowledge

  12. B. Looking Around : Major Forces at Work • Forces of Globalization • Forces of Environmental and Social Degradation • Forces of Regional, Domestic and Corporate Governance • Forces of “Knowledge” Economies

  13. Global Environmental Outlook (UNEP) Two over-riding trends: The global human ecosystem is threatened by grave imbalances in productivity and in the distribution of goods and services; The world is undergoing accelerating change, with internationally – coordinated environmental stewardship lagging behind economic and social development

  14. Regional Environmental Challenges Source : Global Environmental Outlook 2000, UNEP

  15. B. Looking Around : Major Events around the Globe • Major discussions under WTO • Rio + 10 Summit • Kyoto Agreement

  16. World Community Governments; industry; agencies Members B. Looking Around : Voices from our members or stakeholders How can IAIA help to shape better decisions and better world ? How can IAIA help to develop and disseminate best practice on impact assessment and help capacity building ? What services or benefits do I get from IAIA ?

  17. What does the future hold for us ? ? 1981 2001 Next 20 years

  18. C. Looking Ahead for IAIA Professionalism on Impact Assessment Regional Connection and Influence International Connection / Influence

  19. C. Looking Ahead for IAIA • Have stronger, proactive participation at international fora; • Build synergies with international agencies; • Marshal the potential, the talents and networks of our members from over 100 nations and expand the membership base. 1. Enhancing IAIA International Connection and Influence

  20. C. Looking Ahead for IAIA • Spearhead the setting up of Branches; • Strengthen the ties with Affiliate or Associated Organisations; • Reach out to and build synergies with corporations and governments. 2. Strengthening Regional Connection and Influence

  21. C. Looking Ahead for IAIA • Advance best practices in impact assessment; • Develop a high standard of impact assessment profession and raise the standing of members; • World status report on impact assessment. 3. Raising IAIA Professional Status, Professionalism on Impact Assessment and Professional Influence

  22. Our Key Success Factors • influence decision making • empower individuals with knowledge • be a true international professional body • create a strong sense of pride among IAIA • members

  23. Our Focus in These Few Years “ A Leading Global Organisation to advance innovation, development and communication of best practices in impact assessment.”

  24. How are we going to influence policy processes and the world ??

  25. Social Impact Assessment Technology Impact Assessment Environmental Impact Assessment Betterment of Society through improved Policymaking Processes Strategic Environmental Assessment Sustainability Impact Assessment Health Impact Assessment

  26. “Money is Power” But Most IAIA members don’t have much money !

  27. But Network is power ! An internationalised, professional network with sound knowledge is even more powerful ! TOGETHER, we can influence decision making, hence the world !

  28. IAIA belongs to EACH one of you ! Only you can make it work for you and for the World ! Take an Active Part in the IAIA Global Network !

  29. Thank You

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