IOI Strategic Plans Parallel IOA's

In the latest issue of the International Ombudsman Institute's newsletter, newly elected President Beverley Wakem lays out her plan for the organization. Many of the strategic objectives are similar to those of the International Ombudsman Association.

Wakem's vision for IOI includes:

• Desire to see IOI as the pre-eminent Ombuds organization;


• Need to rebuild alliances with regional groups and other international integrity institutions to complement efforts to be relevant to membership; and


• Strengthening ties with members and developing new services.

Recent developments (many due to the work of Secretary General Peter Postelka) are also similar to IOA's:

• New website;


• More robust process for assessing membership applications;


• Resolution to focus on providing training to members;


• Virtual library of ombuds materials, including research and legal information; and


• An online directory of members.

(IOI Newsletters.)

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