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IN THE CORRIDORS

The pace of negotiations has reminded some delegates of WSSD Working Group Chair Richelle's comment about his Working Group's pace: the speed of a snail taking a curve with full brakes applied. Processes used to aid negotiations at previous UN conferences are being considered for Habitat II. Contact groups for specific subjects, such as the right to housing, is one idea. Names being considered to chair such groups include Ambs. Butler (Australia) and Razali (Malaysia), who held similar jobs during the WSSD. An intersessional meeting, similar to the additional week held for the Women's Conference, has been considered, but given the state of UN finances, is not likely.