a wide range of regional network all of which are run by active members on voluntary boards. IDA as a political interest group The political work of IDA is an extension of the work of the Board of Representatives. While the Board of Representatives sets the direction for the work of the IDA, the staff of the IDA Policy Department is responsible for implementing the decisions. IDA supports its members' capacity for solving a number of major national and global societal challenges such as securing clean water, sustainable food, health and welfare. IDA works across political divides and beliefs, driving action locally, nationally and internationally. IDA contributes constructive solutions in the following 6 areas of action, where the involvement of IDA members constitutes a unique knowledge bank: The voice of technology - realising potentials in new technology and giving rise to ethical concerns The working life of the future Green transition and sustainable development Strengthening competencies - Lifelong learning and new learning technologies Future prosperity - investing in research and education Equality - equal pay and equal opportunities for all - and the elimination of unconscious bias IDA Group IDA also has a number of wholly or partly owned subsidiaries related to IDA's core businesses. IDA Insurance- IDA Insurance is an insurance mediator offering insurance solutions to members. IDA Conference - IDA Conference is a conference centre located in the IDA headquarters in Copenhagen and offers facilities for meetings and conferences. It services both IDA's many professional groups and external companies and private persons hosting conferences, meetings, concerts, Christmas parties or private celebrations. Teknologiens Mediehus A/S - IDA is also the major shareholder (5 million DKK) in the weekly magazine Ingeniøren, published by the media company Teknologiens mediehus. Teknologiens mediehus publishes both the general technology news magazine Ingeniøren and ing.dk, the IT media Version2.dk, PRO media - a number of niche media and the job portal Jobfinder.dk. IEF - The IEF is an abbreviation of the Engineers' Further Education Fund. The IEF works to promote the professional competences and social understanding of engineers and graduates. Mannaz - Mannaz is an international company that develops the skills of managers, project leaders and knowledge workers AKA Akademikernes A-kasse - IDA does not run its own unemployment fund, but works closely with other academic organisations on the unemployment insurance fund AKA - Akademikernes A-kasse. IDA is represented on the AKA Board. P+ and