Notification
In preparation for UNCTAD XII, to be held in Accra, Ghana, from 20 to 25 April 2008, UNCTAD is organizing a meeting on science, technology, innovation and ICTs for development, to be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 6 December 2007.
Participation
Government officials and representatives of the private sector engaged in activities or policymaking in the areas of science, technology, innovation and ICTs for development will be invited. States members of UNCTAD, specialized agencies, intergovernmental bodies and non-governmental organizations wishing to attend the pre-event are requested to inform the UNCTAD secretariat of the name of their representative at an early date.
Background documents and contributed papers
All experts are encouraged to prepare and submit brief papers related to one or several of the above-mentioned issues, as well as those relating to their countries´ experiences in the area of science and technology, innovation and ICTs; the contribution of STI and ICTs to the achievement of broader development objectives; and issues for global and regional cooperation in the areas of STI and ICTs. Such papers will be made available to the meeting in the form and language in which they are received.
Logistics
The meeting will take place at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Palais des Nations, Room XXVI.
Upon arrival, participants are requested, before entering the Palais des Nations, to collect their badges at the United Nations Security Service, Pregny Gate entrance, 14 Avenue de la Paix. The Security Service is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Because of the security measures in force, participants are strongly advised to arrive before 9 a.m. in order to complete entry procedures in good time and proceed to the meeting in the E-Building (Bâtiment E) of the Palais. Participants are requested to carry a passport or similar national identity card with them. Taxis are not allowed to enter the grounds of the Palais des Nations, and visitors will therefore be dropped off at the entrance gates. Furthermore, luggage may not be brought into the buildings unless the United Nations Security Service gives special clearance.
Further information and contact details
Nominations and related communications concerning representation at the meeting should be sent to the UNCTAD secretariat, Intergovernmental Affairs and Outreach Service, Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10; fax: +41(0) 22 917 0214; e-mail: correspondence
unctad.org.
All other enquiries should be addressed to the coordinators in the substantive divisions:
tel.: +41 (0)22 917 5069 or +41 (0)22 917 5508; fax: +41 (0)22 917 0052;e-mail: mongi.hamdiunctad.org or angel.gonzalez-sanzunctad.org.
(signed)
Supachai Panitchpakdi
Secretary-General of UNCTAD
15 November 2007