2. 2001 - 2002 Elvis Au

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

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

5. “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

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

7. The Purpose of IAIA “ The Association has as its primary purpose the BETTERMENT of society through the encouragement of IMPROVED POLICYMAKING PROCESSES concerning the analysis of FUTURE consequences of PRESENT DECISIONS.” “ The Association has as its primary purpose the BETTERMENT of society through the encouragement of IMPROVED POLICYMAKING PROCESSES concerning the analysis of FUTURE consequences of PRESENT DECISIONS.” IAIA By-Laws

8. 1.Process of Growth 19831981 198819922000 Number of members 2000 160 300 500 800 Members 1500 Members in affiliates 1200 full members 1000

9. 2.Process of Internationalisation : number of nations represented by IAIA members 19831981 19882000 50 Number of Nations Represented by IAIA Members 100 23 45 111

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

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. Global Environmental Outlook (UNEP) Two over-riding trends : 1.The global human ecosystem is threatened by grave imbalances in productivity and in the distribution of goods and services; 2.The world is undergoing accelerating change, with internationally – coordinated environmental stewardship lagging behind economic and social development

15. Regional Environmental Challenges Asia and the PacificAir pollution AfricaLand and water resource management Europe and Central Asia Energy-related issues Latin AmericaUse and conservation of forest North AmericaResource use, greenhouse gas emissions West AsiaLand and water resource management Source : Global Environmental Outlook 2000, UNEP

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

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

18. What does the future hold for us ? 19812001 ? Next 20 years

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

20. 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. C. Looking Ahead for IAIA 1.Enhancing IAIA International Connection and Influence

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

22. 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. C. Looking Ahead for IAIA 3.Raising IAIA Professional Status, Professionalism on Impact Assessment and Professional Influence

23. 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

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

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

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

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

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

29. 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 !

30. Thank You