[Mmwg] Consultations on the convening of the IGF - Meeting 16 -17 February 2006

[Dave Kissoondoyal]

The consultations on the convening of the IGF 
Meeting to be held in Geneva on 16 and 17 Feb 2006

Information found at http://www.intgovforum.org/meeting.htm 


Best regards

Dave Kissoondoyal
ISOC Mauritius 

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Consultations on the convening of the IGF 

Participation


Participants who represent governments and entities which are accredited to
the WSIS or ECOSOC are admitted to attend the meeting. They may be requested
to provide proof of their accreditation. Other participants who can
demonstrate proven interest and/or expertise in Internet related issues will
also be admitted. Participants will include representatives from the
Permanent Missions to the United Nations in Geneva, officials from
government offices responsible for information technology strategy as well
as representatives from the private sector, civil society as well as the
academic and technical communities. In addition, participants from
international and regional organizations dealing with Internet Governance
issues are also expected to attend. Other specialized agencies and
intergovernmental bodies as well as non-governmental organizations will also
take part in the meeting. 

Click here to download registration form in French or English. They should
be filled in and submitted to the Secretariat by Fax (+41 22 917 00 92) or
by e-mail (wgig at unog.ch) preferably by 4 February, but no later than 11
February 2006. 

Logistics

The meeting will take place at the United Nations Office of Geneva, Palais
des Nations, Conference Room XVIII. Simultaneous interpretation will be
provided in the six official languages of the United Nations.

Upon arrival, participants are requested, before entering the Palais des
Nations, to collect their badge at the UN Security Service, Villa Les
Feuillantines, 13 Avenue de la Paix (close to the main entrance to the
Palais on the Place des Nations, on the opposite side of the road). The
Security Service is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (non-stop). Due to the
existing security measures in force, participants are strongly advised to
arrive before 8.30 a.m. in order to complete procedures and reach the
Meeting in good time. Walking from Villa Les Feuillantines to the E-Building
(Bâtiment E) of the Palais, where Conference Room XVIII is located, takes
about 10 minutes. Participants are requested to carry a passport or similar
national photo identity card with them. There is a general interdiction on
the entry of taxis to the grounds of the Palais des Nations. Visitors will
be dropped off at the requested entrance gates. Further, luggage is not
authorized inside the buildings unless the Security Service grants special
clearance.

Further information and contact details


All communications concerning representation at the meeting and written
contributions should be sent to the Secretariat, preferably by e-mail,
addressed to :wgig at unog.ch. 

Any other substantive enquiries should be addressed to Mr. Chengetai
Masango, Tel: +41 22 917 57 59, email: cmasango at unog.ch.