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What is the Asian Ombudsman Association?
The Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA) is a non-governmental, non-political, independent and professional forum for Ombudsman in Asia |
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What are the objectives for which the Asian Ombudsman Association was formed?
The AOA was formed to provide a regional forum for interaction amongst Asian Ombudsman. For details of the objectives, please click here. |
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Who are the Members of the Asian Ombudsman Association?
The AOA comprises of Ombudsman and institutions delivering administrative justice services in Asia. The AOA currently has 23 members from 15 countries |
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Are there different types of Members?
Yes, there are four categories of Membership. Please click here to see details
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How is the Asian Ombudsman Association managed?
The AOA is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors Mr. Javed Sadiq Malik, the Wafaqi Mohtasib of Pakistan, is the President of the AOA and chairs the Board, while Madam Merceditas N. Gutierrez the Ombudsman of the Philippines, is the Vice-President, Ms. Alice Yuen-Ying Tai, the Ombudsman of Hong Kong the Secretary and Mr. Song Chul-ho, the Ombudsman of Korea the Treasurer. An AOA Secretariat manages the day to day operations. |
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What activities does the Asian Ombudsman Association engage in?
The AOA promotes sharing and learning amongst members and with other stakeholders. Conferences are organized every two years where Ombudsman from Asia gather to discuss issues relevant to the practice of Ombudsmanship |
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How can I join the AOA?
Click here to get guidance on how to become a member |
