CONFIDENCE AND COLLEGIALITY Our members place significant value on their membership of the APF and rate their satisfaction with the APF’s governance and organisational structure as ‘high’ or ‘very high’. They also said they were highly satisfied with the performance of the APF secretariat, reflecting the efficiency and professionalism of its small staff of seven. Our members also expressed a strong sense of collegiality and ‘ownership’ of the organisation. This is an important marker of the organisation’s effectiveness. We will continue to take practical steps – through the delivery of APF services and networking opportunities, as well as in the implementation of our new governance arrangements – to ensure that ‘A status’ and ‘B status’ NHRIs feel able to contribute to the direction of the APF. Three staff members recently commenced work in the APF’s sub-regional office in Doha. This increased capacity will help us strengthen our links with APF members and governments in West Asia and provide the technical support that responds to their needs. OUR FUNDING FOR 2018–19 0% Net surplus $15,103 The APF receives funding from governments, institutional donors and member contributions. 8% ting at Contribu al, n ti a the n o d an regional onal ti a rn inte 10% e lev l 6 APF Secretariat $216,87 $279,861 Total income and expenditure for 2018–19 was approximately AUD 3.1 million, which includes the contribution provided by the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar to subside the operations of the APF sub-regional office in Doha. This total figure represents an increase of almost AUD 200,000 on last year’s income. A significant challenge for the APF, highlighted in the joint partner review, is to increase the size and diversity of our financial support in order to keep pace with the growing demand for our capacity building and advisory services. 24% Building stronger national human rights institutions $696,856 11% Strengthening organisational leadership and governance $302,502 13% Promoting gender equality $366,304 FIGURE: APF EXPENDITURE BY FUNCTION 18% Collaborating and sharing knowledge $511,276 16% Providing advice and expertise $460,934 ANNUAL REPORT 2018–19 19