Date:  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:10:02 +0900
From:  Izumi AIZU <izumi@anr.org>
Subject:  [communication 569] Bureau Proposal adopted without much trouble - now WG starting
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Subcommittee 2 just adopted the proposal from the Bureau, the Subcom
plenary adjourned, and now Working Group is going to start. No resistance
from government delegate. Surprising.

I think, at least NGO/Civil Society finally get the place to be substantively
involved with the drafting process of both Declaration and Plan of Actions.

Of course, the government will have final say, but it is much better than
all the closed process so far.

I am curious if this interpretation is right or not from our colleagues
still in Geneva.

AND, though the live is only with audio, you can  also see video pictures
from the archives.

best,

izumi