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Perspectives 2004-2005 and beyond April 2004. National Commissions for UNESCO. Objectives 2001-2003. Promoting change and development in a process of reform Reviewing the traditional mandate Defining new challenges for National Commissions. Results 2001-2003.
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Perspectives 2004-2005 and beyond April 2004 National Commissions for UNESCO
Objectives 2001-2003 • Promoting change and development in a process of reform • Reviewing the traditional mandate • Defining new challenges for National Commissions
Results 2001-2003 • New policy orientations • A stronger role as Chief Participants in Decentralization • An enhanced capacity-building programme • A fresh Communication strategy
Responding to the UN reform Wider participation in UNESCO’s reform Exchanging experience and expertise Perspectives 2004-5 onwards
UN Reform • Global Compact • Millennium Goals and…. UNDAF, UNDG, CCA, PRSP • Civil Society outreach
UNESCO’s Reform • Programme concentration • Decentralization • Restructuring the Secretariat/Rotation Policy • Enhancing Partnerships and Alliances
Visibility, advocacy and media relations IT skills, tools and services Outreach to New Partners Project management Accountability measures Capacity-building:Main Emphases since 2001
Next Steps 2004-2005 and Beyond • Facilitating exchanges amongst National Commissions • Invovlement of experienced National Commission staff in capacity-building programmes • New role in the programme planning and implementation • More effective co-ordination of national partners via context mapping
Special Issues and Challenges • Status accorded to National Commissions by their governments • Adequate resourcing including IT connectivity • Autonomy to dialogue with civil society