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Asia Pacific Regional Advancement Community (AP-RAC)

The Asia Pacific Regional Advancement Community (AP-RAC) seeks to connect members of the ombuds community in the Asia Pacific region by providing opportunities to connect, build community among ombuds professionals, and convene for networking and educational events in the region. 

The IOA International Outreach Committee connects all Regional Advancement Communities to collaborate with IOA in advancing the organizational ombuds professional worldwide. Read more about the International Outreach Committee

To learn more and to join the AP-RAC, please email the Chairs, listed below.

Chairs

Nelima Okhoya
Sue Ackerly

Priorities 

  • Support the development of the IOA Global Marketing Plan
  • Support the implementation of IOA training to international contexts, outside the U.S.A.
  • Support the Regional Advancement Communities work in advancing the profession through contacting recently appointed ombudsman, relevant associations, networks, and organizations in priority countries

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Date Start Time (local Bangkok time) Professional Development Topics (Facilitator when known)
1 April 2026 11:00 AM 

Systems Approach – Fred Wright, Victoria State Government
6 May 2026 11:00 AM

How to measure "success" as an Ombuds, KPIs and metrics for Ombuds Offices – Caroline Wanyonyi, Ombuds World Bank
3 June 2026 11:00 AM Case studies/hypotheticals highlighting issues of the ombuds professional practice – speaker to be confirmed
1 July 2026 11:00 AM Change, transitions and uncertainty: implications for the ombuds practice – Janet Vantriet, Ombuds Equipme CoachConsult
5 August 2026 11:00 AM Case studies/hypotheticals highlighting issues of the ombuds professional practice – speaker to be confirmed
2 September 2026 11:00 AM Case studies/hypotheticals highlighting issues of the ombuds professional practice – speaker to be confirmed
7 October 2026 11:00 AM Topic to be announced!
4-6 November 2026 Bangkok, Thailand 2026 Annual Conference
2 December 2026 11:00 AM End of Year Reflection

 

Any questions about the AP RAC in-person conference should be directed to Tina Hinh, Chair [email protected]  or Nelima Okhoya [email protected], Conference Committee Member