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In 2002, the United Nations General Assembly called for a comprehensive review of the Barbados Programme of Action (BPoA) which was adopted in 1994. The BPoA sets forth specific actions and measures at the national, regional, and international levels in support of the sustainable development of the small island developing States (SIDS).

In 2004, the International community will convene in Mauritius to discuss recommendations for further and successful implementation of the BPoA. Regional preparatory meetings for the International Meeting highlighted actions taken and the challenges faced in the implementation of BPoA. The Inter-Regional Preparatory Meeting was held in Nassau, The Bahamas from 26-30 January, 2004. The meeting adopted both Nassau Declaration and AOSIS Strategy Paper in preparation for the Mauritius Meeting on Small Island States.

The 12th Session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-12) will undertake the final preparations for the International Meeting, including its agenda. The 3-day Preparatory Meeting will be held from 14 to 16 April 2004 in New York. The meeting will also consider Secretary-General's synthesis report that will be based on recommendations from SIDS, and reports from the expert thematic workshop, regional and inter-regional preparatory meetings. The high-level International Meeting in Mauritius will be held from 30 August to 3 September 2004. For further information on the BPoA +10 preparations, kindly visit SIDSnet or send your inquiries to: mauritius2004@sidsnet.org

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