The SBI requested the host country to facilitate the issuance of visas in order to ensure effective participation by Parties.

Three clusters of secretariat activities were identified

Support to the intergovernmental process

Organization of the intergovernmental process The SBI, at its twentieth session, reviewed the general state of the organization of the Convention process.

Organization of the intergovernmental process

Suggestions and proposals arising from a workshop on the organization of the intergovernmental process held in conjunction with the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) at its twenty first session.

Also, some streamlining of certain elements of the intergovernmental process is proposed.

The organization of the intergovernmental process was mentioned by a few Parties.

One provisional agenda will be prepared for each subsidiary body, and will contain both Convention and Kyoto Protocol items.

In conclusion, the speaker reaffirmed his Government's strongest support for UNCTAD's involvement in the intergovernmental process.

Some suggested, however, that the secretariat favoured issues of interest to Annex I Parties and should allocate more time and resources to issues of interest to non Annex I Parties.

The provincial reconstruction teams proved to be a valuable tool in supporting the United Nations and other international organizations (governmental and non governmental organizations) during the electoral process.

A more streamlined structure will also mean that the secretariat can be more flexible in responding to the evolving needs of the intergovernmental process.

Its purpose was to provide an opportunity for participants to exchange views informally and to make suggestions for improvements to the intergovernmental process.

Moreover, it should be borne in mind that the intergovernmental process for the Summit was taking place in New York and that Geneva should not interfere in that process.

Moreover, it should be borne in mind that the intergovernmental process for the Summit was taking place in New York, and Geneva should not interfere in that process.

Adaptation Adaptation has, since COP 8, emerged as a more central element of the climate change intergovernmental process.

Its purpose was to provide an opportunity for participants to exchange views informally and to make suggestions for improvements to the intergovernmental process.

The submissions from Parties showed that Parties generally appreciated the work of the secretariat in organizing sessions and meetings and supporting the intergovernmental process.

Summary of Background Paper prepared by the Secretariat

The central role in that process, in our view, is played by the intergovernmental mechanism of the General Assembly's High level Dialogue on Financing for Development.

(b) The Chief of Public Information (D 1) is responsible for formulating and implementing an overall public information strategy and plan of action for each component and each phase of the Mission, in support of the stabilization of the security situation in the country and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, national reconciliation and the electoral process, respect for human rights and the rule of law, as well as humanitarian and development matters.

The COP appreciated the wealth of information provided through the UNFCCC information systems and its importance in the intergovernmental process.

We consider that the current broad participation in the Informal Consultative Process, including by non governmental organizations and inter governmental organizations, is important and ensures a rich and informed discussion.

If we are to better supervise the intergovernmental process, I am certain that we should always avoid proceeding in an ad hoc manner.

The SBI recognized that the COP and the COP MOP are legally distinct with separate agendas and, in accordance with Article 15 of the Kyoto Protocol, that the subsidiary bodies of the Convention shall serve as the subsidiary bodies to the Kyoto Protocol.

This has reinforced the Executive Secretary's conclusion that the current programme structure no longer optimally serves the needs of the intergovernmental process.

The Secretariat should exercise caution in dealing with such sensitive issues, which could be regarded as intervention in the intergovernmental process.

Intergovernmental organizations

International Association of Democratic Lawyers

Centro de Estudios Europeos

121. Recalls the need to strengthen and improve the efficiency of the Consultative Process, and encourages States, intergovernmental organizations and programmes to provide guidance to the co chairpersons to this effect, particularly before and during the preparatory meeting for the Consultative Process

And, along the way, an intergovernmental process has become communitarian.

Matters related to intergovernmental, non governmental, governmental and other organizations.

Matters related to intergovernmental, non governmental, governmental and other organizations.

Matters related to intergovernmental, non governmental, governmental and other organizations.

(c) Foreign NGOs and intergovernmental agencies

11. Urges the Transitional Federal Government, in coordination with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union, to develop a strategy and timetable outlining its functional priorities

Funding shortfalls, unpredictable funding, and workload imbalances Over the past years, there has been a tendency in the intergovernmental process to expand the scope of supplementary activities without identifying priorities and providing the required resources.

The countries members of the Rio Group commit themselves to working creatively and constructively in the various consultations and negotiations during the intergovernmental process that begins today.

United Nations and international and intergovernmental bodies

Item 13. Matters related to intergovernmental, non governmental, governmental and other organizations

Proposals by intergovernmental bodies

Other Intergovernmental Organizations

(f) Intergovernmental organizations