National chapters

In order to expand and develop the ISGSD community globally, ISGSD is encouraging the establishment of Local Chapters (i.e. groups) within individual countries, regions or territories, called National/Regional Chapters. The aim is that these chapters are established by local groups of ISGSD members in activities concerning the development and promotion of the activities of the ISGSD on a global scale.

Developing chapters is a fundamental basis by which larger societies strengthen their regional node with the activities of the ISGSD and embed with actions that are of strategic importance for their national or regional agenda. The members of a national chapter must be members of the ISGSD, and the chapter must be constituted of members representing at least two different organizations in the country, or at least five paid members of the society.

How to be recognised as a formal chapter

The Chapter Leader must send an email request to the ISGSD Executive Secretary, addressed to the ISGSD Executive Board. The Executive Secretary will forward the request to the Board. The request must include:

• The name, address, contact details and research interests of the person(s) or organization(s) leading the chapter.
• The name, address, contact details and research interests of any other office holders in the chapter — for example a Secretary or Deputy Leader.
• The name, address, contact details and research interests of the ISGSD members of the chapter (there must be a minimum of five members).

Upon approval by the ISGSD Board, a certificate of recognition will be issued to the chapter during the next major event organized by the ISGSD, and the Executive Secretary will contact the local Chapter Leader in due time.