28th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference elects new Regional Committee members
Delegates at the 28th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference in Kaohsiung on 13 October elected five voting members to serve on the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee for the 2025–2031 period.
From the eight candidates put forward by Member Organizations, the following individuals listed in alphabetical order by last name were elected as voting members of the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee:
- Nikketah Jayde Cuneo (Australia)
- Dev Raj Ghimire (Nepal)
- Dr. Wilson Wai-Sang Lai (Hong Kong)
- Mir Mahbubur Rahman (Bangladesh)
- Atty. Cedrick Gayona Train (Philippines)
The Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee consists of ten members elected from the Region’s National Scout Organisations, each serving a fixed six-year term, along with the Chairperson of the Regional Youth Representatives. At each Regional Scout Conference, five outgoing Committee members are succeeded by five newly elected members.
Held every three years, the Asia-Pacific Scout Conference sets the priorities, reviews the policies and standards, and guides the development of Scouting in the Region. The Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee supports these efforts by guiding the direction and delivery of work aimed at achieving regional priorities and strengthening the Movement in the region.
Read the circular to learn more about the nominated and elected candidates.
