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World Summit on Sustainable Development African Preparatory Meeting 15 - 18 October 2001 Nairobi, Kenya |
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ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS: | ||
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ELECTION OF THE OTHER BUREAU MEMBERS: | ||
![]() Chair Chiyenge suggested that the bureau be constituted from among the African countries serving on the Bureau of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, namely, Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa. Several countries noted the exclusion of francophone country representation on the Bureau. Senegal suggested, and delegates elected by acclamation, Cameroon (Mbasi Menye) to represent both francophone and the central African sub-region. He also served as rapporteur. |
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
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PLENARY: | ||
![]() A UNEP Consultant, S.K. Imbamba, presented the report, which was prepared by the Expanded Joint Secretariat in cooperation with several African regional organizations. |
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![]() Egypt called for re-thinking the poverty/environment nexus and prioritizing poverty eradication. |
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![]() Ghana supported innovative ways to reduce debt and mobilize resources for sustainable development, calling for the report to mention FDI, science and technology for sustainable development, and sustainable national human settlement strategies. |
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![]() Burkina Faso called for a re-emphasis on financial resources and transfer of technology, noted the central role of Agenda 21 as a strategic framework, emphasized the need to highlight progress made by Africa in regard to civil society participation (CSO), and the need to set up follow-up mechanisms that enhance synergy between the Conventions. |
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AFRICAN MINISTERIAL STATEMENT: | ||
S.K. Imbamba also presented the Statement noting that it has three sections. Regarding the preamble and general principles, he highlighted: a number of principles, including the African Common Position; Africa's efforts and contributions towards the implementation of Agenda 21; and the national, subregional and regional preparations undertaken and their sponsors. | ||
DRAFTING COMMITTEE: | ||
![]() The open-ended Drafting Committee, chaired by Osita Anaedu (Nigeria), started work on the African ministerial statement on Monday afternoon, 15 October. |
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PARALLEL EVENTS: | ||
PICTURES FROM THE INDUSTRY FORUM: | ||
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Above photos (clockwise): A. Sathar Eshrah of the Federation of Egyptian Chamber of Commerce making an intervention, The dias of the industry forum, representative from the Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines, and Jack Whelan of the ICC |
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PICTURES FROM THE NGO FORUM: | ||
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Photos clockwise: Representative of ECO NEWS delivering a report for Eastern Africa, The dias of the NGO Forum, and Soli Madikane from SANGOCO making an intervention. | |
RECEPTION: | ||
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Above photos: Delegates enjoy the cocktail reception after a full day of work. | ||
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