The Asia-Pacific Federation of Association Organizers (APFAO) and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have signed an MoU on June 29 which will see the implementation of programmes and activities based on mutual interests.
For example, the two organisations will support NTOs in setting up national associations for associations executives, and enhance the engagement of association executives at ICCA and APFAO events.
Octavio B Peralta, APFAO pro-tem head of secretariat and founder of the Philippine Council for Associations and Association Executives, has also indicated that the two organisations are thinking about organising joint events.
Peralta pointed out that ICCA has supported APFAO since its inception, and works with associations to build their capacities and grow their network with ICCA members.
“They helped us ‘tell the story’ to their members – convention and visitors bureaus, tourism boards, meeting planners, etc. – to relate with associations in their respective countries, and to encourage the formation of national association of associations like APFAO,” he said.
Peralta added: “On its part, APFAO is supporting ICCA’s Association Meetings Programme which brings associations and meeting professionals to one forum.”
Earlier in April, APFAO also signed a memorandum of cooperation with the American Society of Association Executives, which Peralta said includes jointly organising conferences and forums on association governance and management, credentialing programmes, networking and strategic alliances among members.
