ITTF Launches Historic Constitution Reform
Summary of the ITTF Constitutional Reform Process
This document outlines the International Table Tennis Federation’s (ITTF) plan for a complete reform of its Constitution. Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects:
Core Principles Guiding the Reform:
Trust & Legitimacy: The process aims to build trust and ensure the new Constitution is seen as legitimate by the entire ITTF Family.
Participation: The reform is designed to be highly participatory, ensuring meaningful input from all stakeholders.
Responsiveness: All feedback will be acknowledged and responded to with clear reasoning.
Future-Readiness: Proposals will be evaluated based on best practices and long-term sustainability to prepare the sport for the future.
Strategic Starting Point: Beginning with the Constitution is considered the most logical and effective approach.
Key Features of the participatory Process:
Regional Dialogues: Meetings will be held regionally, adhering to Chatham House Rules (allowing open discussion without attribution) and providing interpretation support. Summaries of these dialogues will be publicly available.
Direct Engagement:
Anonymous Feedback form: All Member Associations (MAs) can submit official proposals anonymously. One-to-One Consultations: Stakeholders can receive personalized guidance.
Accessibility & Translation: Documents will be provided in plain language, translated into major languages, and offered in accessible formats. Interpretation support will also be available.
Clarity Mechanisms:
Public Comment Log: A publicly accessible log will track all submissions, their origin, and how they were addressed.
Summary Reports: reports will be published after each phase of the process.Process Lead:
dr. Andrés Constantin: ITTF Governance Manager. He has a strong legal background (degrees from Argentina and Georgetown University) and extensive experience working with international organizations like the UN and WHO, as well as providing legal and policy advice to governments worldwide. He also has academic experience as a professor of law.
In essence, the ITTF is committed to a transparent, inclusive, and well-reasoned process to modernize its Constitution and ensure a strong future for the sport.