1. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course A3- 51324: Trade Union Training on IT with a focus on Networks Development 11 – 15 December 2006, Bangkok ----------------------------------------- Improving Communications and the Importance of Strengthening ICFTU – APRO Networks By Ching Chabo Director, Research and Information Dept. ICFTU - APRO

2. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course : A3-51324 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Formed on 1 st November 2006 in Vienna Formerly known as ICFTU Membership- 168 million in 304 affiliates from 153 countries and territories 3 regional organisations : ICFTU – APRO ICFTU – AFRO ORIT

3. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course : A3-51324 --------------------------------------------------------------------- ITUC ICFTU - APRO ICFTU - AFRO ORIT

4. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course : A3-51324 --------------------------------------------------------------- ICFTU – APRO : 30 million members from 40 affiliates in 29 countries and territories ICFTU - APRO AFFILATESAFFILIATES AFFILIATAESAFFILAITES

5. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course : A3-51324 -------------------------------------------------------------- ICFTU - APRO ILOGUFsTUSSOs Friendly TUs CAPE

6. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course : A3-51324 --------------------------------------------------------------- ICFTU - APRO CIVIL SOCIETIES APEC & ASEM SECRETARIATS IFIs

7. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course : A3-51324 --------------------------------------------------------------- ICFTU-APRO’s Political Structure REGIONAL CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE BOARD STEERING COMMITTEE WOMEN’S YOUTH COMMITTEE

8. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course : A3-51324 --------------------------------------------------------------- SECRETARIAT ADMINISTRATION & COORDINATION DEPT RESEARCH & INFORMATION DEPT FINANCE DEPT. ORGANISING DEPT WOMEN’S & PROJETS DDEPT. YOUTH & EDUCATION DEPT.

9. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course : A3-51324 ----------------------------------------------------------------- COMMUNICATION CHANNELS POSTAL MAIL FAX TELEPHONE PERSON - TO - PERSON ELECTRONIC MAIL - individual - e-groups

10. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course : A3-51324 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Importance of strengthening networking is to be more effective in : Conveying policy decisions Disseminating information Exchanging information and experiences Conducting of campaigns Improving solidarity actions Keeping in touch

11. ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Training Course : A3-51324 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Infrastructure Required for better communication and networking : Availability of basic amenities like electricity supply Enlightened decision makers Availability of funds e.g. for purchase of both hardware and software Training and retraining of personnel