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Framework for Substantive NGO contribution to IPM, Feb 28th
to Mar 4th
By Saradha Iyer
The Chair of CSD 13 has provided a detailed outline of the
Organization of Work for the IPM and listed 3 main entry points for MGs to
contribute to the process of evaluating policy options and possible actions to
expedite implementation of targets and goals pertaining to water, sanitation
and human settlements.
- On Mon
Feb 28th between 3-5pm the NGO MG will be called upon to
outline their views relevant to the three themes
- NGO
may have the opportunity to comment throughout the meeting, at Chairs
discretion and time permitting,
- On
March 4th MGs will be invited to make brief closing remarks.
- For
the 3-minute opening remarks:
The suggestions from the coordinating partners are that on Sun
Feb 27th, a small drafting group works on the 3-minute statement
based on the framework provided here. The SDIN Monday morning meeting can then
agree on the draft as well as nominate a speaker to present it.
- As
this will be a policy session, it is important for NGOs to observe and
follow closely the intergovernmental deliberations on all 3 themes. The 9 am SDIN meetings will thus need
to:
(a)
Appoint 1 representative to attend and report back from the
plenary , 1 to report back on Water, 1 on Sanitation and 1 on Human
settlements, and perhaps 1 on Partnership Fairs
(b)
Ensure that NGOs representative are supported by technical
expert from water and one from Human settlements to answer questions that may
arise
- Nominate
NGO speaker to make closing remarks based on the weeklong negotiations and
NGO responses to the “ Chair’s text” due out on 3:30pm on Fri mar 4th. The person nominated to do this must be
kept apprised of developments in meetings rooms, caucus meetings and along
corridors and must work closely with coordinators and all groups.
A draft of the three-minute statement is available for comment. Please submit comments and suggestions below, in this forum.
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