1. THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEACEKEEPING TRAINING CENTRES
MARCH 2015(REV)

2. HOSTING AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IAPTC BRIEFING
THE ASSOCIATION
THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
HOSTING AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OTHER IAPTC INFORMATION
(This briefing has been prepared in such a way that a briefer can select modules and then add individual slides depending upon the purpose of the briefing and the audience).
The briefing focuses first on the Association itself; a bit of background and structure.
It then explains the main activity of the IAPTC – its annual conference and the many elements.
A third module explains the responsibilities and other aspects of hosting an annual conference.
The final module touches upon 3 other elements – the Secretariat, the Consolidation and Development Committee and the Annual Training Award

3. (History and Structure)
THE ASSOCIATION
(History and Structure)
Let’s begin with the Association

4. THE FIRST IAPTC
The PPC was founded by Canada’s Pearson Peacekeeping Centre and the inaugural meeting was held at the PPC site in Cornwallis Nova Scotia in the summer of 1995 – there were some 21 participants
The purpose at the time was to bring together a number of like-minded institutions simply to exchange ideas and programs related to peacekeeping education and training, and to explore possibilities for exchanging instructors.
Since then the IAPTC Annual Conferences have grown in size, complexity and utility and recently have been averaging some 150 to 200 participants, and the program has become much more sophisticated - it is more than just an exchange of program information.

5. IAPTC TODAY
The main activity of the Association, the annual conference, now requires a much larger venue – with an auditorium and several other large rooms.
It also requires space for a large dispaly for the ‘Ideas Bazaar’ (which will be explained later); and the membership has expanded to countries in every corner of the world.
New ideas have been introduced and the program for the annual conference is flexible and able to respond to the needs of the membership
- This annual conference rotates between 4 principal regions of the world, with countries and organisations volunteering to host

6. CREATE CONDITIONS TO FACILITATE EFFECTIVE NETWORKING AND COOPERATION
IAPTC OBJECTIVES
INFORM ON PEACE OPS
POLICY MATTERS
PROMULGATE UNDERSTANDING OF UN (AND OTHER) TRG STANDARDS, AND ENCOURAGE ADOPTION
IDENTIFY EMERGING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FLOWING FROM RELEVANT POLICY MATTERS
PROMOTE EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCE AMONG TRAINING INSTITUTIONS REGARDING TRAINING METHODOLOGIES
PROMOTE BETTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN INSITITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL CULTURES (CIVILIAN, MILITARY AND POLICE)
CREATE CONDITIONS TO FACILITATE EFFECTIVE NETWORKING AND COOPERATION
NETWORKING AND EXCHANGING INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS & BEST PRACTISES; UNDERSTANDING OTHER PROFESSIONAL CULTURES; AND PROMOTING COOPERATION AND OTHER JOINT POSSIBILITIES
The objectives of the Association are quite simple, and the main one is shown here in red at the bottom of this pyramid. This is why the Association was originally formed and, since then, specific objectives have been elaborated and approved by the membership.
(allow time for reading top 6 blocks) Top 6 blocks are the objectives as found in the Articles of Association and as listed on the web-site
A key intent however is to keep the conferences flexible and informal. It is intended that participants be free to share experiences and best practises, and not be constrained by government polices. Indeed it is NOT a forum for the presentation and explanation of government polices.

7. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001 2
PPC CANADA
SOUTH AFRICA
PPC CANADA
ITALY
MALTA
NORWAY
JAPAN
ANNUAL CONFERENCES WERE HELD MID-YEAR
Strengthen IAPTC
First executive cttee planning session
Planning session held at conference site
Thematic Lunch Tables
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Ideas Bazaar begins
Thematic
groups begin
ARGENTINA
GERMANY
GHANA
INDIA
CHILE
SWEDEN
NIGERIA
CONCEPT OF SEMINAR THEMES BEGAN IN 2002
A brief historical overview – as mentioned the IAPTC was founded by Canada’s Pearson Peacekeeping Centre in 1995
2012 will be the 18th annual conference
There have 17 different hosts in the 18 year period. In order to keep the concept alive, Canada offered to host for a second time in 1999 when there were no other offers to host.
The ideal hosting arrangement, in keeping with the multifunctional nature if the Association, is to have a form of co-hosting – and the conferences with the red arrows each had more than one functional host
The yellow bars indicate the period that the annual conferences have rotated between 4 regions of the world; prior to that the blue bar shows the European and Canadian hosts
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In a sense you might note that there has been actual rotation since 1998, but the current sequence actually began in 2000
prior to 2001 the annual conferences were held during the middle of the year – in June or July – since then it has been the normal practise to hold the conference in the latter part of the year.
The concept of having some form of seminar and theme, as a basis for discussions, was introduced in Argentina in 2002, and maintained since then.
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A few other highlights: in 2003 it was decided to hold a planning session for the Executive Committee, hosted by the then Secretariat – PPC Canada
In 2004 the Kofi Annan Centre offered to host the planning session at the actual conference site and this has been the practise ever since.
In 2005 the PPC Secretariat proposed to replace the normal long series of information briefings with an Ideas Bazaar. The Ideas Bazaar was started in 2005, an opportunity for organisations to share education and training information, as well as introduce and promote new ideas in education and training (pedagogical or technological or subject specific). This has been a regular feature of the annual conference since 2005.
The other new idea was to use the lunch period for organisations who wished to discuss a particular topic to do so at special marked tables.
That idea proved very popular and was institutionalised in 2007 by offering time within the program for such ‘thematic discussions’ and has bene a feature ever since.
In 2009 the first training award was presented, based on a new concept initiated in Sweden in 2007.
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
AUSTRALIA
BANGLADESH
USA
FINLAND
[BANGLADESH]
INDONESIA
BRAZIL
(EUROPE)
CONCEPT OF SEMINAR THEMES CONTINUES
INDICATES CO-HOSTING
(Civ and/or Mil, &/or Police)

8. IAPTC PARTICIPATION AND MEMBERSHIP
PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE AN INTEREST IN PEACEKEEPING RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING (No advocacy individuals or groups)
NO FORMAL MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERS ARE THOSE ATTENDING THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, AND REMAIN MEMBERS UP UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
MAILING LIST IS MEMBERS/PARTICIPANTS FOR PAST 2 YEARS CONFERENCES
PARTICIPANTS (individuals and organisations) FROM ALL ANNUAL CONFERENCES ARE INCLUDED ON IAPTC WEB, UNLESS PARTICIPANTS WISH OTHERWISE
The participation in the conference, and membership in the Association, is quite simple. We ask that participants have some form of interest, expertise and/or responsibility related to education and training for peace or crisis response operations.
There is no formal membership – this means “no need to apply”, “no forms to fill” - simply register for an annual conference and participate
Participants in an annual conference are automatically members for the year following that conference
IAPTC information, including invitations to the next annual conference, will automatically be sent out to participants from the past 2 years
Unless one stipulates otherwise, the Secretariat will automatically add participants names and organisations to the list of all participants who have attended annual conferences since the founding year

9. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENCY (Annual Rotation)
Current
Past
Host
Host Designate
FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS (Annual Rotation)
Civilian
Military
Police
Other (Pedagogical)
OTHER (Non-rotational)
UN Representative
Special Committee Chair(s)
Special Advisor(s)
Secretariat
AFRICA
ASIA/
PACIFIC
AMERICAS
EUROPE
Commitment is on behalf of an organisation and NOT an individual
The affairs of the Association, especially the planning and conduct of the annual conference, are managed by an Executive Committee – currently the 12 members shown in the 3 blocks above
The two green blocks are rotational positions – positions that change every year. The most important feature within the green blocks is that each region has one representative in each of the top two blocks. This ensures geographic balance in the management of the Association
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This is the rotation for the green blocks
there are 4 parts to the presidency – for example in 2012 – current President is the Americas (last years host the USA); the past is Asia, Bangladesh; host is Europe, Finland; and host designate is Africa Egypt)
- The red block shows non-rotational positions although the Secretariat can rotate after a period but continuity is important for the Association.
The final point is that volunteering to be a committee chair or a host is on behalf of an institution or organisation – and not and individual
Secretariat - also a commitment by an organisation;

10. (Elements and the Program)
THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(Elements and the Program)
The annual conference is the main activity of the Association, although there have been at least two occasions where other conferences were developed in the ‘spririt of the IAPTC’

11. ANNUAL CONFERENCE - COMPONENTS
SEMINAR
OPENING & CLOSING ACTIVITIES
THEMATIC GROUP DISCUSSIONS
FUNCTIONAL GROUP DISCUSSIONS
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL GROUP DISCUSSIONS
REGIONAL GROUP DISCUSSIONS
SPECIAL TRAINING TOPICS
IDEAS BAZAAR
SOCIAL PROGRAM (NETWORKING)
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
FOLLOWING YEAR HOST BRIEF
UN UPDATE
(& BILATERALS)
HOST REGION UPDATE
These are normal elements of an annual conference program, centered around a seminar but including many other activities. The seminar is the main activity.
Seminar aside, this diagram, moving clockwise around it, is in rough order of
The host (the green blocks) is solely responsible for the opening and closing ceremonies, and for a social program to facilitate the important networking objective.
The UN is provided with time to brief – the UN sees this event as a wonderful opportunity to meet bilaterally with many centres that they would normally need to do business with. But it is NOT a UN conference – many are present who conduct operations under a regional organisation or NATO. Regional organisations and/or groupings also provide the conference with updates.
There are several opportunities for discussions. Aside from the main seminar there are 4 possibilities for group discussions – thematic, functional, multi-functional and regional.
Only activity above that is not normally formally scheduled is the multifunctional discussions. These occur naturally at many points during the conference – but time and a tight program preclude any formal scheduling.
The thematic discussions (in brown) are topics that any organisation or individual would wish to be discussed, and are led and proposed by members
The special training topics are current issues of interest to most of the expected participant list
The Ideas Bazaar is an opportunity to exchange information between organisations and to introduce new methodology and technology.
The annual general meeting occurs on the last day and is the ‘business’ part of the IAPTC - a chance for members to propose changes for future programs and to suggest themes for next year’s conference
REGIONAL TRAINING UPDATES

12. DISCUSSION GROUPS
FUNCTIONAL- Pure Civilian, military, police & pedagogical :
Seeks functional views on issues (and/or discuss matters of mutual interest)
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL – Mixed Civilian/Military/Police :
Promote better understanding of others perspectives on issues
THEMATICS – Topics proposed ( & led) by members :
Allows discussion of specialised issues of interest to only some participants
REGIONAL – Informal regional meetings:
Preparing briefings on items of general interest to all regarding each region
This slide simply elaborates the types of ways that the conference divides itself at certain times for group discussions.
(READ THRU SLIDE)
- Blue – multifunctional – is not normally formally scheduled but occurs naturally during plenaries, social activities, and other occasions

13. SPECIAL TRAINING ITEMS & THEMATIC DISCUSSIONS?
ROOM 1 TOPIC 1
ROOM 2 TOPIC 2
ALL MEMBERS
PLENARY ROOM
2 OR 3 SPECIAL TRAINING ITEMS, IN SEQUENCE
MEMBERS SELECT TOPIC - MEET IN SEPARATE ROOMS
ROOM 4
TOPIC 4
This slide simply depicts the difference between Special Training Items and Thematic discussions. The one presents and considers items of interest to the whole membership, while the other is more specialised and participants can pick and choose the items that are of interest to them and contribute to small group discussions on such items.
ROOM 5
TOPIC 5
ROOM 3
TOPIC 3
ROOM 6
TOPIC 6

14. ROTATION BETWEEN REGIONS (since 2000)
AFRICA
ASIA/
PACIFIC
AMERICAS
EUROPE
SOUTH AFRICA
GHANA
NIGERIA
(NONE)
JAPAN
INDIA
AUSTRALIA
BANGLADESH & 2013
INDONESIA 2014
GERMANY
SWEDEN
FINLAND
[Italy, Malta, & Norway]
This slide essentially repeats the rotation principle (and is not necessary if the opening module of slides on history and structure have been shown)
ARGENTINA
CHILE -2006
UNITED STATES – 2011
BRAZIL
[Canada twice)

15. SAMPLE PROGRAM DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 ARRIVALS Seminar
Brief next year conference
Annual General Meeting
Closing- Activities
Opening- Activities
Seminar Keynote(s)
Seminar
Thematic Discussions
LUNCHES – functional, regional ?
(UN update)
Seminar
Seminar
Group Activities
Special Training Items
A normal length for a program appears to be 3 and ½ days
This is a typical program by day (KEEP CLICKING)
- seminar; group activities; closing day activities, the need to slot in the Ideas Bazaar (about 2 hours); the need for possible groupings during lunch – such as by functional group, or regional group, and also the need for some structured social program to keep the conference together for networking. It is also desirable to allow some free time for special bilaterals etc
Ideas Bazaar
(Scheduled at any time in program)?
(Possible Social)
(Possible Social)
(Possible Free Time)
(Possible Social)

16. CONFERENCE (SEMINAR) THEME - GUIDELINES
FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING
(Based on proposals by members, decided and elaborated on by Executive Committee)
OF INTEREST TO ALL GROUPS
(Civilians, Military, Police)
RELEVANT FOR ALL REGIONS
OF INTEREST TO ALL LEVELS
(International, national, missions/operations)
RELEVANT FOR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
(and Government Agencies and Academia)
SHOULD CONTRIBUTE TO KEY EDUCATION AND TRAINING CHALLENGES OF THE DAY
BROAD ENOUGH TO ALLOW FLEXIBILITY WITH SUB-THEMES
These are guidelines for developing a conference theme – normally focused on the seminar
The top red block is the main focus, and is normally in response to members suggestions
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The green blocks indicate the principal guidelines for developing a theme (ALLOW TIME TO READ)

17. PAST SEMINAR THEMES
Training for peace operations: Are we meeting the need?
2003
Enhancing the effectiveness of peace operations through education & training
2004
2002
Civil-Military Coordination Training:
Bridging the Gap
The Integrated Mission Approach:
Implications for education and training
2008
2006
Framing Training:
Doctrine and Guidelines
for peace operations
2007
Training for Peace: Cooperation and Coordination
2005
The Changing Nature of Peace Operations:
Implications for education and training
2011
Training for missions with complex mandates
2009
2010
2012
Evolving Peace Operations: Challenges, Requirements & Possibilities for Education & Training
Training together: Strengthening peace operations capacity through multi-disciplinary partnerships
As noted earlier; the idea of a theme began in 2002
Prior to that time, conferences were essentially devoted to exchanging information on programs and on current developments in peacekeeping, including developments at the UN
Two points of interest – a recurring theme over the years has been “doing things together” – 2002, 5, 6 AND 9. The other point is that the word “training” appears in every theme
It is not limited to “UN training”; word UN does not appear in any theme; it is education and training for peace or crisis response operations under any regional organisation, such as the AU, and/or an international organisation such as NATO.
The purple triangle is the current theme in 2012
Effective Peacekeeping & Peacebuilding: Challenges for the Training Community
Coping with Change: Leveraging Regional Education and Training Capabilties for effective Multidimensional Peace Operations
2014
2015?
2013
Towards a Global Peacekeeping Training Architecture?
TO BE
DETERMINED

18. INFORMATION ON ORGANISATIONS - PROGRAMS, COURSES, RESEARCH
IDEAS BAZAAR
(Stress the dual purpose as indicated in the green box)
INFORMATION ON ORGANISATIONS - PROGRAMS, COURSES, RESEARCH
AND
NEW TECHNOLOGY, PEDAGOGICAL CONCEPTS, ADVANCES IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING

19. EXPECTATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS
CONTRIBUTE TO PLENARY AND GROUP DISCUSSIONS
&
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Consider proposing and leading a thematic discussion
Organise a stand at the Ideas Bazaar
Volunteer to chair a Functional Group for the following year
Propose ideas for improving the IAPTC concept and/or the Annual Conference
Consider Hosting a future Annual Conference
Develop and propose a theme for the following year’s Conference
CLICK TO GET 4 ARROWS ON BOTTOM – ONE AT A TIME
Prior to, or very early in, Conference
During Annual General Meeting
Early in Conferencee

20. HOSTING AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE (Timelines, Responsibilities, & Venue)
Complex conference because of some 11 or 12 different components
Hosting is flexible – dates, type of venue, daily timings, type of social and cultural activities are all up to the host.
Key is to create an environment and platform for networking and informal exchange of views – the IAPTC encourages the exchange of personal and organisational experiences in education and training for peace and crisis response operations – it is NOT a forum to express or promote national or government policy.
is now a good planning figure for a conference

21. HOST – IMPORTANT TIMELINES (uses example of BRAZIL hosting in 2015)
Offer to host 2 years ahead, during annual conference
Immediately join Executive Committee
Participate in Executive Committee Planning Conference, and the Annual Conference (learning process)
2018 & beyond
2017
2016
2015
Past Presidency (provide advice to new host and presidency)
IAPTC Presidency
Experienced contributor to annual conferences and advisor to new hosts and presidencies
Host both the Planning Conference and Annual Conference
2014
Walk through slide
- 4 year commitment to the process – a year as an observer of the process, a year as host, a year as Presidency and then a year as a key adviser as past presidency
- host can, ideally, be a co-host arrangement, with civilians, military and police from the host country all involved
2013
2013

22. CO-HOSTS or SINGLE HOST
HOST MODELS
CO-HOSTS or SINGLE HOST
SINGLE COMMERCIAL FACILITY
SINGLE NON-COMMERCIAL FACILITY
SEPARATE VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION
MORE THAN ONE VENUE
SEPARATE PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY FROM ADMINISTRATION
In the black box at the top - Ideally the hosting should be joint – in keeping with the nature of the Association, but a single organisation hosting is also possible
There are many types of possibilities for venues – the first, in blue, is to use a single commercial facility (CLICK to get first yellow box), as for this year in Finland
Second is to use a non-commercial facility CLICK as we did at PPC Canada and the Police Academy in Baden Wurthenberg Germany
This is to have separate facilities for the conference and accommodation - we have many examples, but usually based on a military facility venue CLICK
We have had two conferences where the conference actually moved to a second venue CLICK for YELLOW BOX
Also, one host has concentrated on the program while assigning detailed administration to an outside commercial agency CLICK for YELLOW BOX
(FINAL CLICK for bottom arrow) - ..and any combination of these models, or other variants, is possible
CHILE, INDIA GHANA, SWEDEN ARGENTINA, USA, JAPAN, NIGERIA
BANGLADESH
FINLAND
AUSTRALIA
CANADA
GERMANY
GERMANY
SWEDEN
INDONESIA
AUSTRALIA
AND ANY COMBINATION OR VARIANTS OF THE ABOVE

23. HOST RESPONSIBILITIES
FORMAL/EXPECTED
Conference Venue
(Arrange) Accommodation
Internal Transport (airport- hotel-venue-hotel-airport)
Security
CUSTOMARY
Social program
Keep costs to minimum
Some (financial and other) support for speakers
Host Planning Conference
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Conference web site
Issue conference invitations
Participate in Executive Committee for 4 years
Work closely with Presidency and Secretariat
Produce conference report
Clarify the difference between the 3 categories
Top (brown) is expected when one offers to host; second tier (blue) has become customary support over the years – most hosts, especially recent hosts, have all done this. The degree and detail for each is normally developed at a Planning conference some 4 to 5 months in advance of the actual annual conference
Third tier (green) is a list of less obvious but important requirements
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24. (has no funds and no capability to manage funding)
FINANCES
PARTICIPANTS’
BASIC CONCEPT–
“PAY AS YOU GO”
(has no funds and no capability to manage funding)
IAPTC
Conference venue and support, internal transport, social program, possible speaker support
HOST
‘PARTNERS’
CONFERENCE FEE?
Main cost is venue
No funds in the IAPTC so it is a ‘pay as you go’ event – participants pay for own travel and accommodation, and if required a small conference fee
Proceeding clockwise through the blue boxes, in the top left is the reality that there are no central funds, that if the Association had any it would need a structure and staff to manage ‘international’ funding…and membership fees have been poposed many times but absolutely not agreed.
The main cost for the host is all aspects of the venue, plus internal transportation. Host responsibility for any key speakers is sorted out at the Planning meeting
Over the past few years a conference fee has been charged to cover certain costs such as refreshment breaks.
Some countries who normally could not afford this ‘informal event’ work with other countries, with whom they normally partner in education and training, for financial assistance – but host tries to keep costs to minimum for all, especially accommodation

25. Sample program – Implications for venue
Plenary Room
4 to 6 Breakout rooms for 25 to 40
Meeting Room 20-25
Large Display Area:
20-30 displays
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
ARRIVALS
ECM ?
Opening- Activities
Seminar Keynote(s)
Seminar
Thematic Discussions
Brief next year conference
AGM
Closing- Activities
Set up
Ideas Bazaar
(as appropriate)
LUNCHES ? ? ? ?
(UN update)
Seminar
Seminar
Group Activities
Special Training Items
A 3 and ½ day program – you have seen this slide with respect to the annual conference. Let us examine what it means in terms of venue requirements
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It is necessary to add in, in red here, the Executive Committee since it requires a space during the conference
The dark blue blocks are sessions that are normally plenary, for up to 200 participants;
grey is breakout rooms – for some 25 to 40 people each;
red is a room for the executive committee.
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A display area for some 20 to 30 displays by individual organisations is required for the Ideas Bazaar
Ideally lunches should be capable of allowing ‘groups’ to be separated – day one we normally try to group participants by function – military, civilian and police; and day 2 or 3 by region – Africa, Asia, Americas, Europe
Ideas Bazaar
(Scheduled at any time in program)?
Executive Committee meeting - ECM
ECM
ECM
(Possible Social)
(Possible Social)
(Possible) Free Time
(Possible Social)

26. CONFERENCE HOST - PROJECT TEAM MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
Participate in annual conference year before hosting with a ‘representative team’, and thus work closely with current year host to identify requirements, challenges and issues
Seek advice from others who have hosted under similar circumstances
Conduct Planning Conference, normally at site of actual annual conference
Establish web-site after planning conference; with information on program, venue, accommodation, registration, visa requirements, administration
Work closely with the presidency and secretariat on program issues
If space available, invite local NGOs, academics, officials, etc
Develop Invitation letter
PRIOR TO CONFERENCE
Useful to have dedicated staff for Ideas Bazaar, Thematics, Social Program, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, etc
Note-takers required for the conference report, (and as contributions to a ‘summary takeaway’ report)
Rapporteurs to assist group discussion leaders
Bus monitors
Guides (if moving between locations)
Offer internet access to conference
Assist incoming host representatives – share experiences
Develop outline conference report (detailed records/notes)
DURING CONFERENCE
(A slide to be introduced and then allow time to read)

27. OTHER IAPTC INFORMATION
(Secretariat, Consolidation and Development Committee, & Regional Training Associations)
Three other aspects of the Association worth noting

28. ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO PRESIDENCY & HOST SUPPORT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SECRETARIAT
PPC CANADA –
CUNPK INDIA –2005- PRESENT
INSTITUTIONAL MEMORY
ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO PRESIDENCY & HOST
SUPPORT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IAPTC WEB-SITE
ARCHIVES
RECORDS
MEMBERSHIP/MAILING LISTS
HISTORY
IAPTC CONCEPT
PREPARING ANNUAL CONFERENCE
PREPARING EXECUTIVE CTTEE MEETINGS
WORK WITH HOST ON CONFERENCE REPORT/RECORDS
PREPARE AGM MINUTES
MANAGE TRAINING AWARD
SUPPORT EXECUTIVE CTTEE MEETINGS
There have been only 2 Secretariats PPC and CUNPK
There are 4 principal responsibilities for the Secretariat – It is the institutional memory of the Association, it provides advice and support to the presidency and host (and the remainder of the Executive committee), it supports the planning and conduct of the annual conference, and develops and manages the web-site
The detail is shown for each of these responsibilities (ALLOW TIME TO READ)

29. CONSOLIDATION & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
PURPOSE: To support Executive Committee by consolidating Association improvements, and developing concepts and material to support the planning and management of the annual conference and the Association in general
(sample) ACTIVITIES: Development of an IAPTC Guide and briefing package; support for new Hosts; support to Presidency; contributions to annual conference program development and management; cooperation with Secretariat to manage Association business in-between annual conferences; promote IAPTC; fund honorary member
The Executive Committee can be supported by specialised committees in order to carry out work in-between conferences. One such committee was formed some 4 years ago – the Consolidation and Development Committee. This slide shows its purpose and some sample activities.
The committee is chaired by Folke Bernadotte Academy Sweden and the Chair is a member of, and participates in, the activities of the Executive Committee.

30. IAPTC REGIONAL DIMENSION
AFRICA
ASIA/
PACIFIC
AMERICAS
EUROPE
APSTA (since 2002)
AFRICAN PEACE SUPPORT TRAINERS ASSOCIATION
EAPTC (since 2013)
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF PEACE OPERATIONS TRAINING CENTERS
AAPTC (since 2009)
ASSOCIATION OF ASIA-PACIFIC PEACE OPERATIONS TRAINING CENTERS
ALCOPAZ (since 2006) LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PEACEKEEPING TRAINING CENTERS

31. THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEACEKEEPING TRAINING CENTRES
For more information contact the IAPTC Secretariat
or CDC Chair Jonas Alberoth
or Executive Committee Member David Lightburn
MARCH 2015 REVISED