Dear all,
As PrepCom-3 has finished and the Orientation Kit we have done was consider
as a useful tool for CS participants, we would like to do an update of it to
be distributing in the Summit.
We would like to know if you have any suggestions of information that your
consider will need to be added to the Orientation Kit.
( http://www.ngocongo.org/ngomeet/WSIS/Prepcom3/CSOrientationKit.pdf )
We want to add the following information:
- PrepCom3, a report of what has happened in Geneva, drafting groups,
decisions made to finalized negotiations.
- Update information on Tunis Summit process and modalities, information of
participants.
- Include guide-lines of the CS Plenary, the Content and Themes (event if
they have not been approved, it will be for information and consideration)
and the CSB. We will explain the drafting and adoption process.
- A Guide to main thematic issues: Internet Governance, Follow Up and
Implementation, Financing ICT’s for Development, Human Rights, Regional
Perspectives, Cultural Diversity and Multilingualism.
- Update information of contact points from CSB and Working Groups and
Caucuses.
- A Glossary with most useful abbreviations within the WSIS. (As annex)
Best Regards
Alejandra
CONTENT
1. WSIS Background
1.1 WSIS origins
1.2 The Stakeholders
1.3 WSIS Phase I
2. WSIS Phase II – the process so far
2.1 WSIS Working Groups
2.2 PrepCom-1 and PrepCom-2
2.3 Regional Meetings
3. The Way towards Tunis
3.1 PrepCom-3:
What happen during PrepCom
Drafting Groups
Ad-Hoc Negotiations Groups
3.2 Tunis Summit: process and modalities
Updated
3.3 Guide to main thematic issues
4. Civil Society at WSIS
4.1 General Background
4.2 Description of CS Organs: Include the guide-lines of the CS Plenary, the
Content and Themes (event if it has not been approval, to give information
and consideration) and the CSB
5. Civil Society involvement at UN Conferences
5.1 Negotiation tips for civil society
5.2 Evolution of civil society involvement
5.3 Definitions of “civil society” and “NGOs”
ANNEXES
A. Contact Points – Update contact names, caucuses and working groups
B (Calendar of Thematic Meetings) will be erased
B. Practical Information for Tunis Summit (Doc policy etc.)
C. Glossary of abbreviations
D. Relevant Information Sources & Websites
Alejandra Mendoza León
CONGO - WSIS CS Secretariat
11, Avenue de la Paix
CH-1202 Geneva
Tel: +41 22 301 1000
Fax: +41 22 301 2000
E-mail:wsis at ngocongo.org
Website: <http://www.ngocongo.org/> www.ngocongo.org
The Conference of NGOs (CONGO) is an international, membership association
that facilitates the participation of NGOs in United Nations debates and
decisions. Founded in 1948, CONGO's major objective is to ensure the
presence of NGOs in exchanges among the world's governments and United
Nations agencies on issues of global concern. For more information see our
website at <http://www.ngocongo.org/> www.ngocongo.org
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