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

Thu Jan 19 13:50:17 GMT 2006

More complicated than just going to the web site.

In order to involve many more civil society organizations and NGOs without ECOSOC status, there are regional consultations that then lead into the Civil Society Forum that occurs at the Ministerial segment of the Governing Council (in a few weeks) and at the Governing Council itself.

Thus, for example, World Harmony Foundation, of which I am the CEO, submitted an application before the Nov. 14 deadline, and we will be accredited in a few weeks. We are not ECOSOC but we can now participate in the CS Forums and will observe in the meetings.

This does not give you automatic ECOSOC status, but it does let two reps participate in the CS Forum and then observe at the Gov. Council or Mionisterial.

There are now MANY examples of NGOs that are not ECOSOC accredited participating in UN meetings, Small Arms now at the UN in NY is another good example, as well as the Disability meetings going on now at the same time.

The Highly Migratroy Fish Stock and Straddling Fish Stock Conference was a prime example of small grassroots NGOs literally intervening for 30 seconds at appropriate times. It's my favorite example of how NGOs first were literally not wanted in the room and after 2 years, voila, speaking on issues very much to the point. Greenpeace also was in the process.

I could provide other examples, but this is sufficient for now.

Richard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jean-Louis FULLSACK" <jlfullsack at wanadoo.fr>
> To: plenary at wsis-cs.org
> Subject: Re: [WSIS CS-Plenary] Next session of CSTD 15-19 May
> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:08:18 +0100 (CET)
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> 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
> > > > > 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
> > > > >
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