[governance] TR: [GAID Strategy Council] GAID 2006 Progress Report

Wed Feb 21 13:35:51 EST 2007

Dear all, 

Find attached the Progress report of the Global Alliance for ICT and
Development, as well as Sarbuland Khans message in this regard.

This progress report will be discussed at the next Strategy Council meeting
of the GAID, in Santa Clara (27-28 February 2007).

All information on the up coming GAID meeting, including agendas and working
documents, is available on the GAID website ( <http://www.un-gaid.org/>
www.un-gaid.org) and on the Strategy Council meeting website (
<http://www.intelcorpevents.com/un/> http://www.intelcorpevents.com/un/).

Among the main issues to be addressed during the Strategy Council meeting
are the following:

-          Progresses of the GAID initiatives (in particular Flagship
Partnership Initiatives, Partnerships for Advocacy, Communities of
Expertise)

-          Business Plan implementation (including next steps for the
development of new initiatives, relationship between GAID and other
processes such as CSTD, ALF, ECOSOC)

-          Preparations for the GAID Global Forum (2007: GAID Global Forum
on Youth, discussions are still on going regarding the dates and venue, but
it might take place in May or June 2007; 2008: proposed GAID Global Forum on
Gender).

As CONGO, our main concerns will include:

-          Need to make GAID a more dynamic and implementation oriented
structure;

-          Need to better involve civil society entities (including funding
for CS members of governing structures and outreach to grassroots and field
oriented actors); 

-          Need to strengthen information sharing on existing initiatives
under the GAID umbrella;

We will be happy to receive your comments and contributions on these issues.

All the best, 

Philippe Dam
CONGO - WSIS CS Secretariat 
11, Avenue de la Paix
CH-1202 Geneva
Tel: +41 22 301 1000
Fax: +41 22 301 2000
E-mail:  <mailto:wsis at ngocongo.org> wsis at ngocongo.org
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that facilitates the participation of NGOs in United Nations debates and
decisions. Founded in 1948, CONGO's major objective is to ensure the
presence of NGOs in exchanges among the world's governments and United
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De : council-bounces De la part de Sarbuland Khan
Envoyé : vendredi, 16. février 2007 16:14
À : undisclosed-recipients:
Objet : [GAID Strategy Council] GAID 2006 Progress Report 

Dear colleagues, 

        It is my honour, as Executive Coordinator of the Global Alliance for
Information and Communication Technologies for Development (GAID), to
transmit to you the GAID 2006 Progress Report. 

        Since approval by the Secretary-General in March 2006, GAID has made
significant strides. It was officially launched in Kuala Lumpur in June
2006, with the participation of the Malaysian Prime Minister Badawi and the
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations . GAID's governing and
advisory bodies are now fully functioning:  its areas of priority
identified;  its business plan approved;  its  brand is growing in
recognition;   three Flagship Partnership Initiatives are underway;  its
regional and stakeholder networks are being formed, as well as its thematic
communities of expertise;  and its secretariat is already preparing for a
full programme of events for 2007.   

        GAID has succeeded in securing the partnership of many competent and
committed organizations  among them the World Bank; the Swiss Agency for
Development Cooperation; Global Knowledge Partnership; the International
Development Research Centre; and the Malaysian Ministry of Science,
Technology and Innovation; and major United Nations agencies and entities 
which, among others, are leading the networks and initiatives of the Global
Alliance. 

        GAID is now positioned to be a key contributor to the achievement of
the outcomes of the WSIS, especially by bringing multi-stakeholder input to
the Commission on Science and Technology for Development and the Economic
and Social Council. It is well placed to further the United Nations
Development Agenda, which includes the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),
and to make a meaningful contribution to harnessing the technology-driven
WSIS process to support the broader United Nations development goals. It has
already emerged as a spring-board and a major platform for the United
Nations system, private sector and civil society partnerships in the
strategic areas of education, health, entrepreneurship and governance,
serving to advance common goals. 

        I am grateful for your commitment and contributions, which have been
instrumental in reaching these milestones, and I urge you to continue
participating in the work of the Global Alliance for ICT and Development. 

With my best personal regards, 
Sarbuland Khan 

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