About IWGIAIWGIA's Organisational Structure
The Board
The international board is the highest governing body of the organization.
Four members of the board are elected by the members of IWGIA, two members are appointed by the board and one member is representing the secretariat staff.
IWGIA's Board 2012 comprise of:
- Frank Sejersen(Chair)
- Espen Wæhle (Vice Chair)
- Mark Nuttall
- Gerard Persoon
- Frederica Barclay
- Claire O’Brien
- Christina Nilsson (staff representative)
Read more about the individual board members
The Secretariat
IWGIA's international secretariat is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The secretariat is responsible for administration and coordination of IWGIA's activities and for dissemination of information about indigenous affairs.
Contact details for the Secretariat
Membership
IWGIA is a work group, the core of which is an active membership base. Members pay an annual fee. Membership follows the calendar year.
Once every second year, all members are called for a Members’ Meeting where members get the opportunity to express their views with regard to the work of the Board and the organization. The Members’ Meeting has consultative status and is an advisory body to the Board.
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Read more about membership of IWGIA