INTERNATIONAL SOLID WASTE ASSOCIATION - Denkstatt

Voluntary Time for ISWA
The dynamics of an association rely on the activities
of its members. Thus, the total amount of voluntary
time spent for ISWA is a core indicator. It shows the
commitment and dedication of its members to sustainable
waste management. Furthermore, it shows how
attractive the diverse working groups and committees
are. Last but not least the amount of voluntary time
spent is a good indicator for the future success of ISWA:
because it is within the working groups and committees
where exiting results, new projects and publications are
developed.
2010 was a year of immense activity. The total number
of voluntary time spent for ISWA in its diverse bodies
amounted to 261 person days. One year before, the
members of the various working groups and committees
invested 182 person days. Thus, the voluntary time
invested increased by 43 % from 2009 to 2010.
This increase is especially due to the activities of the
working groups. In a nutshell: More members convened
more frequently. Whereas 2009 the total voluntary time
spent was about 100 person days, the number for 2010
augmented to 167.5. Over the last three years, the average
duration of these meetings was about 1.15 days.
In 2010 the Board convened five times, the total amount
of voluntary time amounted to more than 56.5 person
days. The voluntary time within the Scientific and Technical
Committee increased as well. In total its members
invested 37 days in 2010.
These numbers are even more impressive considering
the fact that they only represent the time spent in
meetings. Travelling time as well as the time spent on
preparing the meetings is not included in these figures.
For 2011 a further increase in voluntary time spent can
be expected. From January to August 2010 ISWA members
invested 142.5 person days. Within the same period
of time in the year 2011 the total number of voluntary
time was already 164 person days – not considering the
activities in the Review-Group, the Waste Management
and Research Editorial Meetings and the Task Forces.
The dynamic development of ISWA continues.
Voluntary Time in Meetings
(without time for preparation and travelling)
300
261.00
250
56.50
Voluntary Person Days
200
150
182.00
51.50
32.00
37.00
180.00
16.00
23.00
30.00
16
100
50
98.50
167.50
111.00
Board Meetings
STC Meetings
Working Groups
0
2009
2010
2011
(until August)
Review-Groups,
Editorial Meetings,
Task Forces