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

[Jean-Louis FULLSACK]

Well, Richard, but could you indicate the relevant UNEP accredidation site ?
Thanks in advance
Jean-Louis Fullsack





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> The model of the UNEP accreditation of NGOs with the Governing Council is worth noting.
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> Richard
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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Robert Guerra" 
> > 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
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> > 
> > 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 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"
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> > > > 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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