Morning: GMS-BF Core Group Meeting

1. Report of GMS-BF’s achievements in the past one year (Oct 2000- Nov 2001)
2. Discussion on the work programme of GMS-BF in 2002.

1. Trade fairs / exhibitions (when, where and who to organize and support?).
2. To conduct training courses in Core Group Member countries and province.
3. To conduct staff training courses or seminars for each chamber.
4. Sending & hosting business / trade delegations and other related activities.

3. To consider the suggestions / comments raised by Core Group Members
4. Discussion on the budget and sources of funding support for the activities in 2002 and the adoption of the financial plan.
5. To determine the date and venue of the next GMS-BF Annual Meeting.

Afternoon: GMS-BF Plus (with Associate Members / business sector representatives)

1. Report of the GMS-BF Core Group Meeting
2. Presentation of ESCAP’s work program in GMS-BF in 2002

- A series of training course in the GMS

3. Presentation of ADB’s work program in GMS-BF in 2002 (details are to be confirmed)
4. Panel discussion among Core Group and Associate Members, and private sector representatives