[WSIS CS-Plenary] Next session of CSTD 15-19 May

[richard jordan]

The model of the UNEP accreditation of NGOs with the Governing Council is worth noting.

Richard

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Guerra" <rguerra.guerra at gmail.com>
> To: plenary at wsis-cs.org
> Subject: Re: [WSIS CS-Plenary] Next session of CSTD 15-19 May
> Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 19:48:08 -0500
> 
> 
> Realistically it takes about a year and a half to go through all the
> paperwork and approvals required to obtain consultation status with ECOSOC.
> I say this, as that's how long it took CPSR...
> 
> It takes a while and requires a rather lengthy process to complete.
> 
> The pros - well, it's easier to access UN venues and participate at events
> that follow ECOSOC accreditation rules (not all UN agencies do..)
> 
> Personally, I must say it's a bit of a farse that only ECOSOC accredited
> organizations seem to be allowed to participate in a meeting that is the
> result of WSIS. If anything BOTH ECOSOC and organizations that were
> accredited in the WSIS process should be allowed in. I would hope that
> groups such as CONGO and others will lobby hard for the meeting to be
> reflective of the WSIS principles of inclusion - and not exclusion.
> 
> regards,
> 
> Robert
> 
> On 1/17/06, Jean-Louis FULLSACK <jlfullsack at wanadoo.fr> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Rik
> >
> > Thanks for your info and ... anticipation.
> >
> > Could you give me in a few words the conditions for an NGO like CSDPTT to
> > be accredited to ECOSOC
> >
> > and what are the pros and cons of such an accreditation ?
> >
> > Or simply indicate me a short way for as short explanations and send it to
> > my personal address (jlfullsack at wanadoo.fr)
> >
> > Once again, many thanks
> >
> > Jean-louis Fullsack
> >
> > > Message du 17/01/06 17:54
> > > De : "Rik Panganiban"
> > > A : "wsis-cs-plenary"
> > > Copie à :
> > > Objet : [WSIS CS-Plenary] Next session of CSTD 15-19 May
> > >
> > > Dear Colleagues,
> >
> > It looks like the next session of the Commission on Science and Technology
> > for Development will occur from 15-19 May in Geneva. No word on whether or
> > not there will be discussion on modifying its mandate and structure in light
> > of the WSIS.  My understanding is that until ECOSOC considers the request of
> > the WSIS at its next substantive session in July, that the CSTD continues to
> > operate under its old mandate and structure.  And thus only NGOs in
> > consultative status with ECOSOC will be allowed to participate.  This is the
> > relevant section from the "Tunis Agenda":
> >
> > *105.**     **We* *request* that ECOSOC oversees the system- wide
> > follow-up of the Geneva and Tunis outcomes of WSIS. To this end, we
> > request that ECOSOC, at its substantive session of 2006, reviews the
> > mandate, agenda and composition of the Commission on Science and Technology
> > for Development (CSTD), including considering the strengthening of the
> > Commission, taking into account the multi-stakeholder approach.
> > >
> >
> >
> > The ECOSOC substantive session is from July 3-28 in Geneva.
> >
> > Rik Panganiban
> > CONGO
> >
> > > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> >  *From: *Mongi.Hamdi at unctad.org
> > *Date: *January 17, 2006 3:33:49 AM EST
> > *To: *rik.panganiban at ngocongo.org
> > *Subject: **Re: CONGO e-Update for 16 January 2006*
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Please note that the 9th session of the United Nations Commission on
> > Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) will take place in Geneva from
> > 15 to 19 May 2006.  The Commission will address the technology gap and the
> > digital divide between and within countries.  Accredited NGOs to ECOSOC are
> > welcome to participate.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > > Mongi Hamdi
> > > Chief, Science and Technology, PCBB, DITE
> > > United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
> > > and Secretary to the CSTD
> > > Tel. 004122 917 5069
> > > Fax. 004122 9170122
> > > http://www.unctad.org/stdev
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> > > ===============================================
> > RIK PANGANIBAN       Communications Coordinator
> > Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations
> > (CONGO)
> > web: http://www.ngocongo.org
> > email: rik.panganiban at ngocongo.org
> > mobile: (+1) 917-710-5524
> >
> > >
> > * Information on the WSIS at http://www.ngocongo.org/wsis
> > * Submit NGO Events to http://www.ngoevents.org
> >
> >
> > >
> >
> >

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