NEWS: Election of IPNEd Global Executive Committee
On November 22, 2021 the International Parliamentary Network for Education launched the process to elect its next Global Executive Committee.
“Since the launch of the Network in September 2020 our Global Executive Committee, consisting of seven regional representatives and two global co-chairs, has played a vital role in supporting the establishment and expansion of the Network,” said the Network’s Co-Founder and Executive Director, Joseph Nhan-O’Reilly.
“IPNEd now has more than 350 member parliamentarians from over 50 countries, and is playing a vital role in driving progress on Sustainable Development Goal 4, ‘Quality Education’.
“The move to an elected executive committee is the next important step in the development of the Network and I’m delighted that today the Secretariat is issuing a call for candidates,” said Mr. Nhan-O’Reilly.
IPNEd’s Global Executive oversees the operation of the Network, informing priorities, supporting the Secretariat and playing an active role in representing the Network’s members and the Network as a whole.
The Executive meets every two months and individual members of the Executive are expected to contribute actively to the work of the Network in between Executive meetings.
Regional representatives
The role of IPNEd regional representatives is to serve as a focal point for the Network in their region.
The Global Executive consists of a single representative from each of:
Africa
Arab States
Asia
Europe
Latin America and the Caribbean
North America
Oceania
The regional breakdown of countries for each of the regions can be downloaded here.
Responsibilities include supporting efforts to recruit members, ensuring the views of members are reflected and representing IPNEd at a regional and global level.
IPNEd member parliamentarians interested in standing for election to represent their region should submit their candidacy by 23:59 GMT on Sunday December 5 2021.
The role description and election process for regional representatives can be downloaded in English, French and Spanish.
Global co-chairs
The IPNEd Global Executive is led by two co-chairs, one from the Global South and one from the Global North.
IPNEd’s two co-chairs serve as global representatives of the Network and oversee the development of the Network's priorities, activities and membership recruitment. They also regularly represent IPNEd in global fora and the media, and help develop our relationship with strategic partners.
IPNEd member parliamentarians interested in standing for the position of global co-chair have until 23:59 GMT on Sunday December 5 to submit their candidacy.
The role description and election process for global co-chairs can be downloaded in English, French and Spanish.
How to stand for election
Those wishing to stand for the roles of regional representative and global co-chair will need to submit a statement of up to 300 words, outlining their relevant experience and reasons for applying for the role.
It is possible to apply for both positions, however members may only hold one position at any time.
It is advised that if member parliamentarians are considering standing for the role of global co-chair that they also stand as a candidate to represent their region.
For any additional information please contact the IPNEd Secretariat at info@ipned.org.
