Americas Policy Group

The Americas Policy Group (APG) is a Canadian civil society policy group focused on development and social justice issues in the Americas. It brings together approximately forty international development and humanitarian NGOs, human rights groups, labour unions, research institutions, church and solidarity groups.

Mandate 
The APG's mandate is to provide a space for collective reflection and the articulation of co-ordinated policy positions, as well as dialogue, and advocacy with the Canadian government, other governments, and other decision-making bodies. In fulfilling this mandate, the APG works to:

• Monitor, share and document member and partner experience and analysis on development and human rights issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Enhance the capacity of members to undertake policy work concerning the Americas.
• Participate collectively in relevant international networks.
• Ensure dialogue and action on Americas policy issues at CCIC.

The APG and its member organizations have a history of active collaboration with Central and South American civil society organizations. Many of our members participate in regular missions to the region, others have permanent field staff, and all have regular contact with local policy analysts and human rights activists.

Membership
Open to organizations with a policy and/or program interest in the Americas. A majority of participants must be CCIC members.

Meetings
The APG holds three general meetings per year.

Contact
Brittany Lambert
Coordinator, APG
Canadian Council for International Co-operation
450 Rideau St., Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 5Z4

Tel: (613) 241-7007 ext. 333
Fax: (613) 241-5302
E-mail: blambert@ccic.ca