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Newsy events for your diary

October to December 2001

Please note that changes in the details of these activities occur frequently, such as postponement of dates, participation by selected countries, cancellation, change of venue or other adjustments. For an update of each activity, you are invited to contact directly the division or person responsible for the organization of the activity.

A list of ESCAP divisions with telephone and fax numbers is given at the end of this calendar. The language of the meeting proceedings is in English, unless specified.

OCTOBER 2001
Date
Meeting, Venue
Description
Division/Contact
1 - 12
Fourth Subregional Workshop on Environment Statistics, Bangkok To improve national capacities of officials from NSOs and nodal environment agencies engaged in identifying, collecting, analyzing and utilizing environment statistics, indicators and accounting.  STAT

Stat.unescap@un.org

Guven.unescap@un.org

2 - 4
Expert Group Meeting on the Establishment of the Asia-Pacific Road Accident Database (APRAD), Bangkok To review the draft proposal and subsequently to reach an agreement on the database  TCTIDD 

Lentsch.unescap@un.org

2 - 12
CDC/ESCAP/APCTT training workshop on industrial projects preparation and management, Phnom Penh, Cambodia The training course will provide training to the Cambodian participants in the area of industrial projects preparation and feasibility studies.  ITID

dhungana.unescap@un.org

8 - 12
UNSD/ESCAP Asian Workshop on Trade Statistics, Bangkok Presentation and discussion of compilation practices in merchandise trade statistics of selected countries.  STAT

Stat.unescap@un.org

Jerej.unescap@un.org

9-11
National review workshop on combating sexual abuse and exploitation among children and youth, Vientiane To monitor the pilot project in Lao PDR: Promoting the rights of children through information and care. SDD 

hrd-section.unescap@un.org

9 - 11
Training Workshop on Water Conservation Policies, Shanghai To strengthen national capacities in the formulation and implementation of water conservation policies  ENRDD 

Steklov.unescap@un.org

10-12
Expert Group Meeting for Study on Road Network Connecting China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russian, Federation and the Korean Peninsula, Bangkok To consider the findings and recommendations of the Study  TCTIDD 

Lentsch.unescap@un.org

11-14
International fruit and vegetable fair and international forum on fruit and vegetable technology, Xiamen The fair and forum will facilitate the transfer of technology, especially green technology of fruit and vegetable processing industries among regional countries.  ITID

fedorov.unescap@un.org

15-19
Joint Action against Sexual Harassment at Work, Bangkok To raise awareness of sexual harassment, decrease the incidence of sexual harassment in the UN working environment and increase the ability of UN staff to take effective action against it. SDD 

wid.unescap@un.org

16-18
Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Development, Third Session, Bangkok To deliberate emerging issues and programme of work of 2000-2001, 2002-2003 and medium term plan; follow-up to regional action plan issues in environment and energy  ENRDD 

Sawhney.unescap@un.org

16-18
East Asia and Pacific Regional Consultation for the Second World Congress against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, Bangkok To develop regional(East Asia and the Pacific) inputs to the Second World Congress against commercial Sexual exploitation of children, which will be held in Yokohama during 17-20 December 2001. SDD

hrd-section.unescap@un.org

17-18
Seminar on Sustainable Development of Eco-tourism in Pacific Island Countries, Suva To strengthen national capacity to sustain the development of eco-tourism  TCTIDD 

Yamakawa.unescap@un.org

17-19
Country-level Workshop on Inland Water Transport Investment and Financing, Vientiane To enhance national capability  TCTIDD 

Karandawala.unescap@un.org

18-19
Meeting of Eminent Persons on Current and Prospective Economic Performance in the ESCAP Region, Bangkok To consider at length recent external development trends and issues in 2001, and their implications on regional economic performance, and to review the pertinent working draft as an anchor piece in the Bulletin on Asia-Pacific Perspectives DRPAD 

lamnv@un.org

19-23
Third International Symposium and Exposition on Fruit/Vegetable Processing Technology and Industrialization, Yantai/China To assist member countries in enhancing competitiveness of their small and medium fruit and vegetable processing industries through improved access to advanced technologies, capacity building, and skills development; and to enhance regional and international exchange of technology for fruit and vegetable processing and preservation  ITID

dhakal.unescap@un.org

22
ESCAP/UNDCP Workshop on drug abuse, Bangkok To mobilize civil society and the private sector in the fight against drugs in Thailand SDD 

hrd-section.unescap@un.org

22-26
OECD/ADB/ESCAP Meeting on Composite Leading Indicators and Business Tendency Surveys, Bangkok How to use the software to predict business cycles.  STAT

Stat.unescap@un.org

Jerej.unescap@un.org

21-26
Workshop on Exploring a new era for the cooperation between engineering consultancy industries in Asia and the Pacific region, Wuhan and Three Gorge, China The workshop will serve, at the international level, as a conference for useful discussion and exchange of opinions, information and experience on up-to-date engineering consultant and regional cooperation, and as a part of activities for promoting local consultants in national and regional projects in the ASPAC region through establishing, developing and continuously updating the consultancy capabilities and information system.  ITID

fedorov.unescap@un.org

22-26
Country-level Workshop on Safe Navigation on the Upper Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR To enhance safety procedures and practices on the Upper Mekong River  TCTIDD 

Karandawala.unescap@un.org

23-24
National Seminar on Participatory Planning for Flood Mitigation and Preparedness in Hanoi, Viet Nam To discuss experience and trend in participatory planning for flood mitigation and preparedness in Viet Nam and case study of the Red River Basin  ENRDD 

Ti.unescap@un.org

23-24
North-East Asia Expert Group Meeting on Inter-Country Cooperation in Electric Power Sector Development, Khabarovsk, Russian Federation The objective of the meeting is to facilitate information exchange and subregional cooperation on electricity sector (re)habilitation, development and potential cooperation in transboundary electricity trade. The meeting is expected to be attended by delegations and experts from 6 countries in North-East Asia: China, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Republic of Korea and Russian Federation  ENRDD 

Wahnschafft.unescap@un.org

25-27
National review workshop on combating sexual abuse and exploitation among children and youth: Pilot project in China, Kunming To monitor the pilot project in Yunnan Province of China: School-based pilot project to improve self-protection awareness and capacity of children and adolescents. SDD 

hrd-section.unescap@un.org

29
Seminar on Private Sector Participation in Infrastructure Development, Bangkok To reinforce national capacity to create an environment conducive to private sector participation in development  TCTIDD 

Moon.unescap@un.org

29-30
Consultative Meeting Among Executive Heads of Subregional Organizations and ESCAP, Sixth Meeting, Port Vila Meeting of heads of ESCAP, ASEAN, ECO, SAARC and the Forum Secretariat  OES 

tampubolon.unescap@un.org

29-30
Expert Group Meeting on the Revitalization of the Bangkok Agreement, Bangkok The meeting will discuss implications of extending the Bangkok Agreement to all regional members of ESCAP.  ITID

bhatnagar.unescap@un.org

byun.unescap@un.org

29-31
Training Workshop on Information Repackaging, Beijing Cover theories, principles and strategies in producing different types of information products to meet different objectives and for different audiences.  PRUDD 

Yoo.unescap@un.org

29-31
Standing Committee of the Bangkok Agreement (17th Session), Bangkok The meeting will discuss the third round of tariff negotiations and the revised text of the Bangkok Agreement.  ITID

bhatnagar.unescap@un.org

byun.unescap@un.org

29-31
Training Workshop on Space Technology Applications for Natural Resources Management and Natural Disaster Mitigation,: Regional Workshop on Soil Erosion Risk Assessment- Kuala Lumpur To extend best pratice on Soil erosion risk assessment in a tropical environment. Hosted by the Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing (MACRES)  ENRDD 

wu.unescap@un.org

29/10-2/11
People Centred Cities in a Globalizing World: A Mayors and Citizens Forum, Bangkok The objective of the Congress is to provide a forum for mayors and other urban decision makers in and outside local government to explore innovative approaches to improve the management of cities, with the aim of making cities more people-friendly. There will be parallel symposia designed as a “bazaar of ideas” to address issues such as people-centred urban governance, IT-connected cities, sustainable transportation system, pro-poor service delivery, community-driven environment. There will be three CITYNET legislative meetings, study visits and an exhibition. A Development Assistance Forum is organized for donors and recipients to interact and deliberate closer cooperation.  PRUDD 

Aliani.unescap@un.org

29/10/2/11
CEDAW Sub-regional working for Northern Pacific, Palau To assist countries in the process of CEDAW ratification.  SDD 

wid.unescap@un.org

29/10-7/11
Joint Action against sexual harassment at work, Bangkok (in Thai) To raise awareness of sexual harassment, decrease the incidence of sexual harassment in the UN working environment and increase the ability of UN staff to take effective action against it.  SDD 

wid.unescap@un.org

30
Symposium on "Wake-up call: the City" for the CITYNET Congress 2001, Bangkok To sensitize local governments and mayors to the issue of HIV/AIDS SDD 

hrd-section.unescap@un.org

30-31
National Seminar on Participatory Planning for Flood Mitigation and Preparedness in New Delhi/Calcutta, India To discuss experience and trend in participatory planning for flood mitigation and preparedness in India and case study of the Farrakke project  ENRDD 

Ti.unescap@un.org

open
Expert Group Meeting on Harmonization of Aids to Navigation Systems on the Mekong River, Bangkok To consider the study findings and recommendations  TCTIDD 

Karandawala.unescap@un.org

 
NOVEMBER 2001
Date
Meeting, Venue
Description
Division/Contact
1-2
National review workshop on combating sexual abuse and exploitation among children and youth: Chiangmai To monitor the pilot project in Thailand: Promoting the dignity of Thai children. SDD 

hrd-section.unescap@un.org

1 - 6
Training Workshop on Information Technology for Population Information Professionals: Desktop Publishing, Beijing Production of various information products using desktop publishing and graphic software packages.  PRUDD 

Yoo.unescap@un.org

2-4
Informal Working Group on Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives and Other Representatives Designated by Members of the Commission,  Bangkok To maintain close cooperation and consultation between the members and the secretariat of the Commission To advise and assist the Executive Secretary in matters related to the programme of work of ESCAP  PMD 

Phang.unescap@un.org

Rajkhan.unescap@un.org

6 - 8
Expert Group Meeting on Multi-stage Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Process for Road Development, Bangkok To consider the findings and recommendations arising from the work undertaken in that sector  TCTIDD 

Lentsch.unescap@un.org

12-16
ILO/IPEC/ESCAP HRD Training of Trainers' Course on Psychosocial and Medical Services for Sexually Abused and Sexually Exploited Children and Youth, Bangkok To strengthen the capacity of key national personnel in preventing and addressing the health and psychosocial needs of young victims of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. SDD

hrd-section.unescap@un.org

12-16
UNSD/ESCAP Pacific Meeting on Trade Statistics, Port Vila Presentation and discussion of compilation practices in merchandise trade statistics of selected countries.  STAT

Stat.unescap@un.org

Jerej.unescap@un.org

12-17
Ministerial Conference on Infrastructure, Seoul To review the implementation of phase I (1997-2001) of the New Delhi Action Plan on Infrastructure Development in Asia and the Pacific, enhance political commitments, and consider activities for phase II (2002-2006)  TCTIDD 

Cable.unescap@un.org

13-14
Technical Advisory Committee of the CGPRT Centre, nineteenth session, Bogor To review the progress of programme activities in 2001 and consider the programme of work for 2002.  PRUDD 

maeno@bogor.net

14-16
Training Workshop on Drafting of Implementing Rules and Regulations for Mining Laws of Transitional Economies, Phnom Penh  To promote direct foreign investment and regulate the mining industry  ENRDD 

jayawardena@un.org

20-21
First Meeting of Kitakyushu Initiative Network, Kitakyushu To formulate programme for Kitakyushu initiative network.  ENRDD 

khan.unescap@un.org

20-22
Steering Group of the Committee on Regional Economic Cooperation, Thirteenth Meeting, Hanoi The steering group will consider several important issues relating to the region’s economic development and economic cooperation. Among these are issues related to trade and investment in the Greater Mekong Subregion: issues and policies at the national and subregional levels; inter-subregional cooperation for enhanced trade and investment flows within the context of GMS development; human resources development and capacity-building for the application and utilization of information technology; and selected issues in realizing sustained national and subregional economic development with focus on trade and investment issues.  ITID

proksch.unescap@un.org

20-23
Regional Workshop on Participatory Planning and Management for Flood Mitigation and Preparedness, Bangkok To exchange experience and identify trend in participatory planning and management for flood mitigation and preparedness with a view to prepare a set of guidelines for future application.  ENRDD 

Ti.unescap@un.org

22-23
ESCAP-ADB Joint Workshop on Mobilizing Domestic Finance for Development: Reassessment of Bank Finance and Debt Markets in Asia and the Pacific  To discuss and examine issues on resource mobilization in the region, and on the development of financing arrangements, specially the bond market for government and corporate papers.  DRPAD 

wang.unescap@un.org

23
Sub-Regional Seminar on Investment Promotion in Indo-China, Hanoi To organize a sub-regional seminar to discuss the reports, draw up a plan for future activities at the national and sub-regional level and discuss modalities for investment promotion along cross-border areas including economic corridors.  ITID

proksch.unescap@un.org

24-25

Meeting of Technical Advisory Committee of APCTT, Shanghai, China The Technical Advisory Committee of APCTT on its seventeenth meeting will identify and recommend future programmes and activities of the Centre beneficial to its members and in line with its work programme. ITID

din.unescap@un.org

fedorov.unescap@un.org

 

26
Bureau of the Committee on Statistics, Seventh Session, Bangkok To discuss in detail programme matters for reporting to the Working Group of Statistical Experts and to discuss arrangements for the Working Group.  STAT

Stat.unescap@un.org

Flatt.unescap@un.org

26-27

Governing Board of the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT), Shanghai, China A report will be presented on the activities of APCTT since the last Governing Board session and up to 30 November 2001. The Centre’s work in the various thrust area will also be presented to the Board ITID

din.unescap@un.org

fedorov.unescap@un.org

 

26-28
Seminar on Promotion of Buddhist Tourism Circuits, Kisarazu, Japan To promote Buddhist tourism circuits in the ESCAP region  TCTIDD 

Yamakawa.unescap@un.org

26-28
Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Regulatory Issues in the Transport Sector To discuss and suggest amendments to the draft publication on the subject matter  TCTIDD 

Moon.unescap@un.org

26-29
Regional Workshop “Exploring the Potential of Organic Agriculture for Rural Poverty Alleviation in Asia and the Pacific”, Chiang Mai To discuss the results of national and regional studies, formulate recommendations regarding government strategies to promote organic farming and to strengthen cooperation among government, research institutions and NGOs in organic agriculture  PRUDD 

Alradi.unescap@un.org

26-29
Asia-Pacific regional symposium on gender mainstreaming, Bangkok To strengthen capacity of countries at gender mainstreaming. SDD 

wid.unescap@un.org

26-30
Curriculum Development Workshop II - Mobilising a Response to HIV/AIDS in the Maritime Industry, Singapore To progress towards finalizing a curriculum relative to the mobilization of response to HIV/AIDS in the maritime industry  TCTIDD 

Karandawala.unescap@un.org

27-29
High Level Regional Meeting in Preparation for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Phnom Penh To provide Asia-Pacific input to the World Summit on Sustainable Development.  ENRDD 

sawhney.unescap@un.org

khan.unescap@un.org

27-29
SPECA Project Working Group on Rational and Efficient Use of Energy and Water Resources in Central Asia, Seventh Session, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan  To review the progress made and approve work programme for 2002 ENRDD 

Steklov.unescap@un.org

27-30
Working Group of Statistical Experts, 12th Session, Bangkok To discuss in detail issues and matters assigned by the Committee on Statistics and also to discuss issues raised by the Bureau in consultation with the secretariat.  STAT

Stat.unescap@un.org

Flatt.unescap@un.org

28-30
Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting in Preparation for the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference, Bangkok The EGM will be organized on the theme “Migration and Development: Opportunities and Challenges for Poverty Reduction” and will address both international and internal migration  PRUDD 

Desbarats.unescap@un.org

28-30
ESCAP/KOTRA national workshop on “A strategy for the internationalization of SME e-commerce through the e-commerce initiatives of Trade Promotion Organizations”, Seoul To build a common agenda to develop a network of Trade Promotion Organizations (TPOs) for future cooperation on e-commerce initiatives.  ITID

parkky@un.org

Open
National Seminar on Participatory Planning for Flood Mitigation and Preparedness in Indonesia, Jakarta To discuss experience and trend in participatory planning for flood mitigation and preparedness in Indonesia and case study of the Greater Jakarta Area  ENRDD 

Ti.unescap@un.org

Open
Inter-Agency Task Force on Water for Asia and the Pacific, Forty-Sixth Session, Bangkok To coordinate activities of the UN agencies involved in water resources management and development.  ENRDD 

jezeph.unescap@un.org

Open
Seminar-Cum-Study Tour on Intermodal Transport and Navigation Safety along International Rivers, the Netherlands To provide participating developing member countries with an insight into navigation safety along international rivers in the Netherlands  TCTIDD 

Karandawala.unescap@un.org

 Open Gender mainstreaming competence development programme (staff training), Bangkok Strengthening of capacity within ESCAP for incorporating gender perspectives into substantive and operational work. SDD 

wid.unescap@un.org

 
DECEMBER 2001
Date
Meeting, Venue
Description
Division/Contact
3 - 4
Expert Group Meeting on Development Issues and Policies, Bangkok To review the working drafts of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2002 DRPAD 

lamnv@un.org

3 - 4
Seventh Session of the Governing Board of the Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok To review the operations of SIAP and to consider and adopt the annual and long-term programme of work of SIAP.  STAT 

Stat.unescap@un.org

Flatt.unescap@un.org

Unsiap@ma.kcom.ne.jp

4 - 7
Workshop on Sediment Fans of the Indian Ocean and Implications for Marine Policy in the 21st Century, Colombo  To evaluate the hydrocarbon potential in offshore sediments and identify target areas for exploration.  ENRDD 

Kadushkin.unescap@un.org

6
Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives and Other Representatives Designated by Members of the Commission, two hundred and fifty-nine session, Bangkok To maintain close cooperation and consultation between the members and the secretariat of the Commission To advise and assist the Executive Secretary in matters related to the programme of work of ESCAP  PMD 

Phang.unescap@un.org

Rajkhan.unescap@un.org

6 - 7
Expert Group Meeting on the ICT Policy Review from Gender Perspective, Bangkok Expert group meeting on gender-sensitive ICT policy, Bangkok SDD

wid.unescap@un.org

6 - 7
Expert group meeting on emerging issues for trade facilitation and electronic commerce, Bangkok To review and prioritise effective trade facilitation measures for promoting national and inter-regional trade activities in developing countries of the Asian and Pacific region, and to advise ESCAP on activities which would add relevance to its future programmes on trade facilitation and E-commerce.  ITID

turongpun.unescap@un.org

9-10
Third session of the thematic working group on disability related concerns, Hanoi The third session will discuss, inter alia, a framework for the evaluation of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, as well as framework beyond 2002. SDD 

socdev.unescap@un.org

10-12
Regional consultative meeting on promotion of intraregional trade and economic cooperation in the automotive sector, Seoul The meeting will discuss the current situation and major policies of participating countries and promotion of joint ventures and linkages between component producers and the main assembly plant of the automotive sector.  ITID

byunj.unescap@un.org

10-12
DESA Workshop on Vehicle Inspection, Bangkok To create awareness of the role that vehicle inspection plays in enhancing road safety  TCTIDD 

Regmi.unescap@un.org

10-15
ESCAP-UNDCP Global Network of Youth Against Drug Abuse Meeting, Bangkok To conduct a youth training workshop on needs assessment and programme planning for drug abuse prevention. SDD

hrd-section.unescap@un.org

11-13
Fourth sessopm of the Committee on Socio-Economic Measures on Poverty Alleviation in Rural and Urban Areas (to merge with Intergovernmental High-level Meeting), Bangkok To discuss issues of concern to the region in alleviating poverty, and to review (i) progress in the regional implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration, Copenhagen +5 and the Agenda for Action on Social Development in the ESCAP region, including recommendations for further implementation; (ii) issues related to ICT and alleviation of rural poverty; and (iii) issues and trends in urban poverty. SDD

socdev.unescap@un.org

11-14
Regional Workshop to Finalize the Guidelines on Strategic Planning and Management of Natural Resources Development and Environment Protection, Bangkok To finalize draft guidelines on strategic planning and management in particular sectoral guidelines on energy and water. Guidelines on strategic environment planning was completed earlier. The workshop will train trainers in preparation for subregional workshop to be held in 2002  ENRDD 

Iwakami.unescap@un.org 
Ti.unescap@un.org

 

12
Presentation on the Challenges – and Limits – to UN Reform, Bangkok To discuss the process of UN reform SDD 

hrd-section.unescap@un.org

17
Country-level Workshop on Participatory Planning of Rural Infrastructure To develop national capacity to plan and implement participatory planning of rural infrastructure  TCTIDD 

Moon.unescap@un.org

18-20
Regional Seminar on Improving Access to Social Services by the Poor and Disadvantaged Groups, Bangkok To strengthen national capacity-building in meeting the basic needs of the poor and other disadvantaged social groups in order to help alleviate poverty, enhance the quality of life and promote social development in Asia and the Pacific. SDD

socdev.unescap@un.org

18-21
Expert group meeting on awareness raising of public administration personnel to promote disabled persons’ participation in mainstream development, Bangkok To develop training modules and curricula on disability awareness for public administration personnel that can be incorporated into government’s training programme. SDD 

socdev.unescap@un.org

open
Workshop on Renewable Energy Policies and Strategies in the Pacific Island Developing States, Suva To develop and formulate plans and strategies for sustainable energy development. The workshop will be based on experiences in renewable energy projects gained in the Pacific to develop and formulate effective strategies  ENRDD 

hansenrm@un.org

Open
Expert Group Meeting - Mobilising a Response to HIV/AIDS in the Maritime Industry, Bangkok To consider the findings and recommendations arising from the activity  TCTIDD 

Karandawala.unescap@un.org

Open
Seminar on Tourism and Poverty Alleviation, Bangkok To focus on the interventions that tourism could make to alleviating poverty TCTIDD 

Yamakawa.unescap@un.org

open
Workshop on Integrated Approach to Transport Planning, Hanoi To create awareness of the benefits of implementing an integrated transport policy making framework  TCTIDD 

Moon.unescap@un.org

  

ESCAP Substantive Divisions 

Development Research and Policy Analysis Division (DRPAD)
Tel: (662) 288-1610
Fax: (662) 288-3007
 
Environment and Natural Resources Development Division (ENRDD)
Tel: (662) 288-1510
Fax: (662) 288-1059
 
International Trade and Industry Division (ITID)
Tel. (662) 288-1410
Fax: (662) 288-1026, 288-1027
 
Population and Rural and Urban Development Division (PRUDD)
Tel. (662)288-1510
Fax: (662) 288-1009
 
Programme Management Division (PMD)
Tel. (662)288-1951
Fax: (662 ) 288-3035
 
Social Development Division (SDD)
Tel. (662) 288-1513
Fax: (662) 288-1030
 
Statistics Division (STAT)
Tel. (662) 288-1611
Fax: (662) 288-1082
 
Transport, Communications, Tourism and Infrastructure Development Division (TCTIDD)
Tel. (662) 288-1371
Fax: (662) 280-6042
 
ESCAP Main Telephone Number: (662) 288-1234
ESCAP Main Fax Number : (662) 288-1000
 
For further information, please contact:

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