The Alliance has a flexible structure of nine autonomous regions coordinated and supported by a Technical Secretariat. The membership of the
Alliance, made up of indigenous and tribal peoples organisations in regional networks, is the highest policy-making body in the network.
Policy is formulated through the Alliance's International Conferences, which have been held every two to three years since the establishment of
the Alliance in 1992. The most recent was in Nairobi, Kenya, in November 2002.
Between these assemblies, the Alliance is coordinated by an International Coordinating Committee (ICC), which meets at least twice a year to
monitor the work of the Alliance. The Committee is constituted of 9 Regional Coordinators. Supported by a regional secretariat and the
International Technical Secretariat, each Regional Coordinator represents one of the nine regions falling within the Alliance's remit.
REGIONS
Meso-America
South America
Central Africa
West Africa
East Africa
South Asia
South-East Asia
Bahasa
Pacific
PUBLICATIONS
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The IAITPTF has published several resources for those interested in researching indigenous issues. For more information on these
publications and how to access them, please visit our Publications Page.
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HOW TO JOIN
The Alliance accepts and welcomes applications from organizations that work directly with indigenous peoples and supports the rights of indigenous people.
We offer both Ordinary Memberships (for indigenous or tribal peoples groups) and Affiliate / Honorary Memberships (for non-indigenous groups who
meet our guidelines). If you are interested in joining this international network, please click here to find out more.
