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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello Claire,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I understand that decisions have already been taken
on the fellowships to WSIS in December. Did we not agree that the CSB members
would be apprised of the final results on nominations first? I do understand
that time is incredibly short now, but it also means that those who did not
successfully get funded, now have very little time to seek alternative funding
elsewhere. Wasn't there at least an allocation of 40% for developing countries
and countries in transition? Surely, 40% out of available funds would fund quite
a number of the relatively smaller number of applications (than expected) which
we received. I've also noticed that Beatriz who is also a CSB focal point is not
being funded. I've also noted that a number of key role players in CS have been
unsuccessful. Who then among the CS and CSB members are being
funded?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We would certainly need a breakdown of fellowships
granted, not just by country, but exactly to whom and which family/caucus. A
short clarification on how the CSD came to its final decision would also be very
useful. May I suggest that you also send this information out to CS Plenary and
Content and Themes?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks very much for your work. I'm sure it's
getting quite stressful at this time.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Warm regards,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Angela</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>