Introduction
IFPRA
is a non profit making organisation with headquarters in the United
Kingdom. It maintains contacts throughout the world with national
professional bodies representing parks, recreation, amenity, cultural,
leisure and related services. The official language of the Federation
is English, but other languages may also be used. Over forty nations
are represented within IFPRA. The Federation has no political
affiliations.
History
IFPRA
was established in London during 1957 at the time of the first
International Congress in Parks and Recreation.
Aims
and Objectives
The Federation's
main Aims and Objectives include:- the advancement of parks, recreation,
amenity, cultural and leisure services through representation
and the dissemination of information, the adoption of internationally
acceptable training and qualification standards, the promotion
of relevant research, the establishment of national recreation
and park associations, the promotion of the conservation ethic
and the reduction of pollution, the encouragement of efficient
use of resources, the organisation of international congresses
and meetings, the publication of a journal or bulletin, the international
exchange of students and professionals, the establishment of regional
sectors where appropriate.