Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 11 December 2020

Abstract

Minutes of the 73rd IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 11 December 2020 via teleconference. The Board approved the minutes from the November meeting, endorsed several resolutions including statements on digital inclusion and publisher pricing, and reviewed strategic planning updates across key initiatives. Key decisions included the nomination of representatives to international working groups, approval of the IFLA Statement on Libraries and Open and Good Governance, and admission of new members. The Board discussed priorities for 2021, including governance review implementation, WLIC planning, and communication improvements. Financial matters covered the 2020 third-quarter results and the 2021 budget, including a fee adjustment for the voucher programme. Governance topics included the ongoing review process, preparations for the Extraordinary General Assembly, and proposals to improve the inclusivity of IFLA Honours and Awards. The meeting concluded with planning for upcoming sessions and a proposed end-of-year celebration.