Center for Asia-Pacific Women in PoliticsCenter for Asia-Pacific Women in PoliticsCAPWIP_605ed8fc-f7d3-406b-9b03-e81e8bab280dGovernance that affirms gender equality, integrity and accountability, excellence, sustainable development and peace_b0b4c32d-a0f0-4d24-9c56-41112ec5d2f0To promote equal participation of women in politics and decision-making_f2d1122e-405c-426d-b4dd-8916db7ad074Critical MassCreate a critical mass of competent, committed and effective women politicians in elective and appointed positions in government_1dea7409-b933-47d7-9a16-7df2c1a65fec1Organizing and Networking Promote the establishment of a broad network of sub-regional and national affiliates of women in politics in the Asia-Pacific region, including support structures such as a regional network of training and research institutes. Collaborates with women leaders, women's organizations and existing political institutes in promoting transformative politics and women's political empowerment. Utilizes various forms of mass media as a means to enhance public awareness of the need for women's equal representation in decision-making and politics. Organizes congresses that serve as a venue for women all over the Asia-Pacific region to share their experiences, discuss issues and articulate priority areas for action. _3998215a-0d1d-40d8-8af7-6e470b1537581.1Female CitizenryDevelop a responsible female citizenry_c23d54ab-28f6-46b1-ab23-461bfb91487b2Training Develop modules and training programs for women's leadership and responsible citizenship based on the framework of transformative politics. Conducts trainers' training for women's political empowerment and transformative politics._d710f221-00ca-488c-8b5c-731e90cd963a2.1Political and Governance TranformationInfluence female politicians and electorate to work together to transform politics and governance for the common good_880751ab-cd86-43c8-a5bb-bebd70b0f6b93Research and Information Sharing Undertake policy analysis and various types of research on women in politics including needs assessment impact studies, documentation and analysis of best practices in politics. Establishes data banks on women's political participation and resources on women's political empowerment and transformative politics. Manages an interactive web network that encompasses the central office, 5 sub-regional focal points and national focal points. Produces publications on women's political empowerment and transformative politics._427873e4-0512-4059-b01d-a7767fe538193.12010-02-08http://www.capwip.org/aboutcapwip/about.htmlArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com