Annual Report 2011–2012 Figure 2: Agreement that implementing the recommendations of UNDP-APF-OCHR capacity needs assessment has improved capacity by participating NHRI (median value across different aspects) Mongolia Jordan Malaysia Maldives Sri Lanka Palestinian Territories 0 1.2 1 2 3 4 5 Training to build capacity Evaluation findings Outcome indicator: Training Performance rating: On track The APF’s training programs are designed to assist our member institutions in carrying out their core functions, which include conducting inquiries, monitoring places of detention, reviewing laws and policies and undertaking human rights education programs. The APF’s training programs help build the professional skills and strengthen the capacity of both Commissioners and staff. Each training program is tailored to meet the specific needs of APF member institutions and individual participants. The APF uses expert presenters, many of whom are drawn from APF member institutions themselves so as to promote ‘south-south cooperation’, to conduct training programs and to lead individual sessions. The APF’s training programs also include regional workshops which bring together senior staff from APF member institutions, as well as governments and civil society groups, to share expertise, build partnerships and develop practical strategies to address the pressing human rights issues of the Asia Pacific region. To ensure the continued relevance of the training offered, and to continue to improve the delivery of training services, the APF conducted an extensive training needs analysis in 2010. The results of this analysis led to the development of new training programs for delivery during the APF’s current five-year Strategic Plan (2011–2015). To ensure that this analysis remains focused on current member needs, our members are invited to provide additional information on their training needs annually. This information is then used to refine both the delivery and development of training programs for coming years. The APF, with its partners, conducted a total of eight training courses for members during the reporting period. This includes four courses which used the blended learning approach of online and face-to-face training. Additionally, the APF ran one high-level dialogue for Commissioners and senior staff. 1. Enhance members’ institutional capacity to promote and protect human rights | 9