[CS Bureau] Re: CS funds from Tunisia ?

[Dr. Francis MUGUET]

Hello

Has the point of the promised financial contribution from Tunisia
been examined at the CSB meeting, this morning ?

Thanks

Francis


Robert Guerra wrote:

> http://www.privaterra.org/activities/wsis/blog/cs_funds_from_tunisia__.html 
>
>
> Going through the list of documents related to the Prepcom II next 
> month , I thought it would be useful to read the ITU Chairman's report 
> on the activities leading up to the event.
>
> It's a pretty routine document with a list of what's been done since 
> the summit as well as the "Financial situation". I was struck by one 
> of the line items:
>
> Page 8 - Tunisia (commitment for fellowships for civil society 
> participation in the Summit) 400 000 CHF
>
> 400 000 CHF is a nice some of money - but what are the details? Many 
> people and organizations have asked the Tunisians for details, details 
> that can be made public for all to know - but that hasn't come.
>
> So indeed if the amount is for Civil Society, then let's get some 
> answers. Is it for Tunisian GONGOS, human rights ngos, or for CS 
> itself to decide what to do with? I don't know - but it's something we 
> need to find out.
>
> Thus, i'd like to flag the issue now in he hope we can get a reply 
> before the prepcom. if that doesn't happen, i'll suggest a call be 
> made to national governments to raise the issue with the Tunisians so 
> that they can - clarify - the exact details..



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