ICAO Programme for Aviation Volunteers (IPAV)

On 10 June 2015 the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) approved the establishment of the ICAO Programme for Aviation Volunteers (IPAV).

The IPAV provides a framework for the deployment of aviation professionals, working as volunteers, to assist States in developing capabilities in the implementation of ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), and fostering self-reliance and growth. Short-term assistance will be provided in addressing shortcomings identified during audits, in order to achieve high levels of effective implementation of ICAO SARPs.

Funding for the assignment of volunteers will come from client States, public and private entities associated with international civil aviation, voluntary third party contributors or other United Nations international agencies. The funds will be deposited in a Voluntary Fund managed by ICAO in accordance with the ICAO Policy on Establishment and Management of Voluntary Funds.

To support ICAO in assisting States under IPAV, all ICAO Member States and interested donor parties are strongly encouraged to make contributions to the IPAV Fund. Participation in the Fund is voluntary. Contributions to the Fund can be made by cheque payable to ICAO or by electronic bank transfer. 

Should you require further information about the IPAV Fund, please contact the Office of the Director, Technical Cooperation Bureau, by e-mail at OfficeTCB@icao.int.