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Terms for Hurlbert and Nathalie Flores expire in May 2025, while the terms for Franco and Martínez Arroyo (the current Chair) also expire and were proposed for renewal by the SPAC itself.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iai-000350#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Both the SAC and SPAC identify a current underrepresentation of Central America and the Caribbean in their compositions and aim to address this through the nomination process, in alignment with the IAI's policy on Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iai-000350#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Specific expertise gaps are identified for both committees: the Natural Sciences require a specialist in Terrestrial Ecosystems, and the Social Sciences require expertise in Economics or Development Studies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iai-000350#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Nominations or renominations must be submitted with a brief curriculum vitae to the IAI Directorate by 28 April 2025. 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