Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions Senior Executive Officers Network From 24–25 June 2013, the senior executive officers from each APF member institution met in Sydney, Australia for a roundtable discussion of issues related to the administration of effective NHRIs. The twoday meeting, hosted by the Australian Human Rights Commission, allowed members of the APF’s Senior Executive Officers Network to share their experiences on key management issues, such as NHRIs and the media, capacity assessments, organisational design and development and good governance and corruption. This is the first year that all senior executive officers reported at least some contact with their colleagues since collection of this data commenced in 2010. Impacts and outcomes directly linked to the APF’s cooperation and engagement activities are set out below. Although engagement is difficult to quantify, members’ active participation in annual meetings provides some indication. At the 17th Annual Meeting of the APF in 2012, all members contributed oral interventions or written submissions. The high level of members’ participation in annual meetings reflects the success of the meeting processes. A survey of members’ views on the quality of events organised by or in partnership with the APF, including training and meetings, indicated ongoing very high satisfaction (4.2 out of 5). Figure 4: Members’ perception of the APF’s services – 2010 to 2013 Average value of APF participation in UN processes 2013 Average relevance of APF communications 2012 2011 2010 Average value of networking events Average usefulness of advice Average relevance of APF training 0 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 4 shows APF members’ views on the relevance of training and communications services; the value of APF participation in UN processes to members; and the utility of APF advice, provides further indication of their engagement. In 2012–13 a composite index of members’ views in these areas showed a rating of 4.2 out of 5 – a slight decrease on the previous year. The separate data contributing to the high rating shown on the member engagement index is discussed in more detail in the relevant section of this report (training, communications, advice and advocacy). 28 | 2. Enhance members’ communication, cooperation and engagement