TD(XII)/PC/CRP.1
22 January 2008
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Preparatory Committee for UNCTAD XII
Geneva, 16 January – 1 February 2008
List of civil society organizations applying for
participation in the twelfth session of the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development
and its preparatory process
The following summaries have been prepared on the basis of the information
contained in the accreditation forms and complementary materials received.
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1.
Name of organization
Arc-en-Ciel
Acronym
None
Address
Organisation d’Appui aux organisations de base (OAOCB)
Siège social, quartier administratif
BP 44 – Agadez
Niger
Tel: +227-96-526-353
E-mail: Arcenciel_teda@yahoo.fr
Year of establishment
2005
Geographical coverage
National
Activities and objectives
To alleviate poverty and improve the quality of life of vulnerable groups and
communities. Areas of work include education, health, environment/water, tourism
and agriculture. It aims to build capacity through education and communication,
particularly for local officials, communities, women, agricultural organizations and
international organizations, in order to develop income-generating activities.
Contact person
Mr. Moussa Kossomi, President
2.
Name of organization
Association Jeunesse et Enfance Côte d’Ivoire
Acronym
AJECI
Address
14 BP 218 Abidjan 14
Côte d’Ivoire
Tel: +225-09-97-89-03
E-mail: ajeciasso@yahoo.fr
Year of establishment
1988
Geographical coverage
National
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Activities and objectives
To alleviate poverty through the social integration of women and youth in trade and
through technical assistance. To promote the role of Africa’s raw materials in the
world economy and to promote the role of trade in achieving the Millennium
Development Goals.
Contact person
Mr. Konan Gahoua Victor, President
3.
Name of organization
Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society
(was accredited to UNCTAD XI)
Acronym
CECOEDECON
Address
Swaraj Bhavan
F-159-160
Sitapura Institutional and Industrial Area
302022 Jaipur, Rajasthan
India
Tel: +91 141 277 1488 or 91 141 277 0812
Fax: +91 141 277 0330
E-mail: cecoedecon@gmail.com
Web: www.cecoedecon.org
Year of establishment
1982
Geographical coverage
National
Activities and objectives
To empower underprivileged groups including women, children and agricultural
labourers and farmers. To build capacity on key trade and development issues,
undertake collaborative programmes for socio-economic development and lobby for
the right to food. Conducts research in support of regional and international
lobbying to influence the agenda at key events related to trade, development, food,
agriculture and nutrition.
Contact person
Mr. Sharad Joshi, Secretary
4.
Name of organization
Cercle d’Initiative Commune pour la Recherche, l’Environnement et la Qualité
Acronym
CICREQ
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Address
123 Immeuble Zénith 2 Bonanjo
BP 8636, Douala
Republic of Cameroon
Tel: +237-77-69-79-28
Fax: +237-33-40-24-55
E-mail: dnguesse@yahoo.fr or cicreq@gmail.com or nguesse@hotmail.com
Web: www.cicreq.ht.st
Year of establishment
1997
Geographical coverage
National
Activities and objectives
To contribute to activities in the areas of environment and consumer protection by
improving competitiveness and quality of African products. Networks with partners
at all levels, organizes social projects, holds round-table discussions and seminars on
globalization, trade and development. Undertakes capacity-building and educational
activities in health, urbanization and water.
Contact person
Mr. Guy Antoine Dze Nguesse, President
5.
Name of organization
Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (has
consultative status with the Economic and Social Council and was accredited to
UNCTAD XI)
Acronym
CONGO
Address
11 avenue de la Paix
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 301 1000
Fax: +41 22 301 2000
E-mail: congo@ngocongo.org
Web: www.ngocongo.org
Year of establishment
1948
Geographical coverage
International
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Activities and objectives
To facilitate the participation of NGOs in United Nations debates and decisionmaking. It is a forum for networking and exchange of views between NGOs and the
United Nations, its delegations and other experts in areas of common interest. It
disseminates information on the United Nations and on members’ activities,
strengthens networking in and between the regions, and fosters dialogue and
cooperation between its members and the United Nations system.
Contact person
Mr. Liberato Bautista, President
6.
Name of organization
European Union of Public Relations (has consultative status with the Economic and
Social Council)
Acronym
EUPR
Address
Via del Ronco No. 13
PO Box 306
39100 Bolzano
Italy
Tel/fax: +39 04 71 200 612
E-mail: eupri@tin.it
Web: http://xoomer.virgilio.it/ngoeupr/index.html
Year of establishment
1995
Geographical coverage
International
Activities and objectives
EUPR was founded to improve cooperation between European and other delegates
that support the Charter of the United Nations in a variety of professional activities.
It deals with marketing and public relations on a global level, including in the fields
of industry, trade, commercial programmes, telecommunications, health, and social
and economic development. It disseminates the idea of self-reliance in the light of
the Charter, including through the publication of books and organization of
meetings.
Contact person
Mr. Alessandro Pettenuzzo, President
7.
Name of organization
Femmes Africa Solidarité (has consultative status with the Economic and Social
Council and was accredited to UNCTAD XI)
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Acronym
FAS
Address
8 rue de Vieux-Billard
PO Box 5037
CH-1211 Geneva 11
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 328 8050
Fax: +41 22 328 8052
E-mail: partnerships@fasngo.org or info@fasngo.org
Web: www.fasngo.org
Year of establishment
1996
Geographical coverage
International
Activities and objectives
To empower African women to assume a leadership role in sustainable development.
FAS undertakes advocacy and capacity-building initiatives at all levels to increase
women’s influence on decision-making processes and their rights in the economic,
social, cultural and political fields. It mainstreams gender into related policies and
programmes, conducts research, builds networks and disseminates information using
information and communication technologies.
Contact person
Ms. Bineta Diop, Founder and Executive Director
8.
Name of organization
Fondation des Oeuvres pour la Solidarité et le Bien-être Social
Acronym
FOSBES
Address
25 av. By-Pass,
Quartier Masanga-Mbila
C/Mont-Ngafula
BP 411 KIN 1- Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tel: + 243 81 516 2920 or +243 81 901 2479 or +243 99 991 7105
Fax: +1 350 422 331 35
E-mail: fosbesong@yahoo.fr or minis_de@yahoo.fr
Year of establishment
2002
Geographical coverage
National
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Activities and objectives
To alleviate poverty and reduce the socio-economic gap between North and South,
including by involving concerned community groups, attending and organizing
meetings, collaborating with the national Government on social matters and with
organizations and donors agencies at all levels.
Contact person
Mr. Erick Ngoie Tshilolo, President
9.
Name of organization
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (has consultative status with the Economic and Social
Council and was accredited to UNCTAD XI)
Acronym
FES
Address
Headquarters
Hiroshimastrasse 17
0785 Berlin
Germany
Tel: +49 30 269 356
Fax: +49 30 269 35 951
Web: www.fes.de
Office in Geneva:
6 bis Chemin du Point-du-Jour
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 733 3450
Fax: +41 22 733 3545
E-mail: fes.geneva@econophone.ch
Web: www.fes-geneva.org
Year of establishment
1925; Geneva office established in 1994
Geographical coverage
International
Activities and objectives
To contribute to the dialogue on globalization and global governance. It promotes
education, cooperation and social justice. Under its “Trade and Development”
programme, observes and assists the work of various international agencies with
regard to trade and development-related topics. Provides trainings for journalists,
organizes workshops and expert meetings with international participation, finances
seminars and partners developing countries aiming at economic and sociocultural
promotion.
Contact person
Mr. Türkan Karakurt, Director of Geneva Office
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10.
Name of organization
IBON Foundation Inc. (formerly IBON Data Bank Phils. Inc)
Acronym
IBON
Address
114 Timog Avenue
Quezon City
Philippines 1103
Tel: +63 2 927 6974
Fax: +63 2 425 1387
E-mail: scruz@ibon.org
Web: www.ibon.org
Year of establishment
1978
Geographical coverage
International
Activities and objectives
IBON is committed to serving the poor and empowering people through various
programmes in research, education, information and advocacy, with regard to socioeconomic issues. It serves as a think tank and as a database. It collects data and
analysis related to poverty, economies, foreign debt, oil prices, agriculture,
corruption, workers’ issues and free trade, and disseminates this information to
various sectors. It holds conferences and workshops, comes up with policy
statements, lobbies on globalization, neoliberal policies, environment/water and
governance issues, and conducts parallel activities for civil society organizations.
Contact persons
Mr. Antonio Tujan, Director of IBON International
Ms. Jazminda Buncan Lumang, Executive Director
11.
Name of organization
Institute of Socioeconomics Studies (was accredited to UNCTAD XI)
Acronym
INESC
Address
SCS Quadra 08
Bloco B-50,
Salas 433/441
70.333-970 Brasilia-DF
Brazil
Tel: +55-61-3212-0200
Fax: +55-61-3212-0216
E-mail: iarap@inesc.org.br
Web: www.inesc.org.br
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Year of establishment
1979
Geographical coverage
National
Activities and objectives
To influence national and international realms of governance through lobbying,
education and information-related activities. Works to strengthen the role of civil
society through research, training, assistance in the preparation of proposals, and
dissemination of information among civil society organizations and
parliamentarians. It monitors, analyses and follows up on legislative propositions
from a socio-economic perspective, focusing on environmental/indigenous,
budgetary/tax and international policies, to ensure equity, social justice and
sustainable development.
Contact person
Ms. Iara Pietricovsky de Oliveira, Executive Director
12.
Name of organization
International Conference Volunteers (ICVolunteers) (has consultative status with the
Economic and Social Council)
Acronym
ICV
Address
PO Box 755
CH-1211 Geneva 4
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 800 1436
Fax: +41 22 800 1437
E-mail: info@icvolunteers.org
Web: www.icvolunteers.org
Year of establishment
1997 (current legal structure 1999)
Geographical coverage
International
Activities and objectives
ICV provides its network with the services of specialized volunteers for projects and
conferences dealing with human development, cultural, social and economic issues,
and information and communication technologies. It sees itself as a link between
knowledge and needs, providing an exchange of information and communication
services to society at large. It undertakes grass-roots and policy work on
globalization and economic development with a focus on employment and
opportunities in the developing world.
Contact person
Ms. Viola Krebs, Executive Director
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13.
Name of organization
Jonction
Acronym
None
Address
HLM Grand-Médine No. 512
BP 4126 Dakar
Sénégal
Tel: +221 77 6454 246
Fax: +221 33 8257 492
E-mail: jonction_jonction@yahoo.fr
Web: http://jonctionsenegal.blogspot.com
Year of establishment
2004
Geographical coverage
National
Activities and objectives
Through networking with African civil society, Jonction supports and organizes
activities at all levels related to subregional integration, poverty reduction,
microcredit, good governance and information and communication technologies. It
advocates fair and sustainable economic development in Africa in general, and in
Senegal in particular.
Contact person
Mr. Ababacar Diop, President
14.
Name of organization
Microteam Education Apprentissage et Nouvelles Technologies (has consultative
status with the Economic and Social Council
Acronym
MEANT
Address
House 152
Rue 43
PO BP 13177 Niamey
Niger
Tel: +227 96 88 2622
Mobile: +227 93 82 71 71 or +227 94 97 53 77
E-mail: ong_meant@yahoo.fr
Year of establishment
2003
Geographical coverage
National
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Activities and objectives
MEANT works to alleviate poverty through the integration of information and
communication technologies at different levels. It supports local initiatives for
socio-economic development and aims to improve economic and health standards,
especially for women, children and disabled people. In order to strengthen local
capacity and to promote an enabling and sustainable environment, MEANT also
encourages good governance and democracy. It collaborates with governmental and
non-governmental organizations at the national level and beyond.
Contact person
Mr. Moussa Garba, President
15.
Name of organization
Office Africain pour le Développement et la Coopération (was accredited to
UNCTAD XI)
Acronym
OFADEC
Address
Villa No. 302 Hann Maristes II
BP 1887 Dakar
Senegal
Tel: +221 33 832 2460 or +221 33 820 8067
Mobile: +221 77 639 6197
Fax: +221 33 820 0785
E-mail: ofadec@orange.sn
Web: www.ofadec.org
Year of establishment
1976
Geographical coverage
National and Regional
Activities and objectives
OFADEC promotes sustainable economic development through various national
agricultural programmes allowing farmers to be autonomous. Being engaged in the
struggle against the marginalization of Southern producers in the world economy, it
advocates and lobbies for fair prices for their products. It cooperates with African
civil society organizations in activities related to globalization, trade and
commodities.
Contact person
Mr. Mamadou Ndiaye, Director
16.
Name of organization
Peace Worldwide - Pakistan (has consultative status with the Economic and Social
Council and was accredited to UNCTAD XI)
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Acronym
PWW
Address
House No. 160, Street 78
Sector G-11/2 Islamabad
PO Box 1835
GPO Islamabad
Pakistan
Tel: +9251 222 05 00
Fax: +9251 222 05 01
E-mail: peaceworldwide@hotmail.com or pww@pww.org.pk
Web: www.pww.prg.pk
Year of establishment
1996
Geographical coverage
International
Activities and objectives
PWW promotes long-term socio-economic development by supporting and
establishing literacy and professional training activities for marginalized groups. It
mobilizes funds, collaborates with Governments and organizations at all levels to
promote competitiveness of the labour market.
Contact person
Mr. Hector Aleem, Chairman
17.
Name of organization
Rural Area Development Programme (was accredited to UNCTAD XI)
Acronym
RADP
Address
Vyas Municipality - 2, Damauli - Tanahun
GPO Box 21003
Kathmandu
Nepal
Tel: +977 1 43 57 088 or +977 6 56 92 282
Fax: +977 1 42 50 319
E-mail: radp_org@wlink.com.np or radp.rajendra@gmail.com
Year of establishment
1994
Geographical coverage
National
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Activities and objectives
RADP organizes various programmes for rural areas’ socio-economic development.
It aims to promote a healthy and competitive society at the national level. It works to
alleviate poverty by providing and extending basic services and amenities such as
adult education, water/irrigation projects and income-generating programmes,
including through collaboration with organizations and mobilization of resources at
all levels.
Contact person
Mr. Rajendra Bahadur Adhikari, Chairman
18.
Name of organization
Synergy for Development and International Partnership
Acronym
SYFODIP
Address
c/o Alpha Ayandé
30 A route de Soral
1232 Confignon
Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 757 2110
E-mail: syfodip@gmail.com
Year of establishment
2004
Geographical coverage
International
Activities and objectives
SYFODIP enhances networks of North–South and South–South cooperation at all
levels, via economic, social and professional partnerships for sustainable
development. It also provides business development services for local economies. It
supports the socio-economic integration of young people and women and provides
training and education on entrepreneurship and information and communication
technologies.
Contact person
Mr. Alpha Ayandé, President
19.
Name of organization
Ethiopian Economic Association / Ethiopian Economic Policy Research Institute
(was accredited to UNCTAD XI)
Acronym
EEA/EEPRI
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Address
Kirkos Sub District
Kebele 06
House Number 1084
PO Box 34282
Ethiopia
Tel: +251 11 416 2121
Fax: +251 11 416 0967
E-mail: aadmassie@yahoo.com or aadmassie@eeaecon.org
Web: www.eeaecon.org
Year of establishment
1991 (EEA) and 2000 (EEPRI)
Geographical coverage
National
Activities and objectives
EEA/EEPRI aims to contribute to the economic development of Ethiopia. It
conducts socio-economic research in the fields of trade, industry, agriculture and
development. It disseminates its findings to policymakers and other stakeholders at
all levels to provide a space for policy advice and discussion on economic issues.
EEA/EEPRI also promotes the study of economics in the country’s educational
institutions, and plans to launch a programme in economics and business sciences
for graduate students and government officials.
Contact person
Mr. Assefa Admassie, Director of EEPRI
20.
Name of organization
Voluntari nel mondo (has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council)
Acronym
FOCSIV
Address
Via San Francesco di Sales
00165 Rome
Italy
Tel: +39 6 687 7796
Fax: +39 6 687 2373
E-mail: internazionale@focsiv.it
Web: www.focsiv.it
Year of establishment
1972
Geographical coverage
National
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Activities and objectives
FOCSIV is a network of 61 Christian organizations of international voluntary
services committed to promoting social justice, the reduction of extreme poverty and
hunger, solidarity, and development cooperation between the countries of North and
South. It organizes campaigns, advocates, networks and lobbies at all levels for the
adoption of fair and coherent international trade policies.
Contact person
Ms. Ana Ines Tinnirello, International Relations Officer
21.
Name of organization
World Forum of Civil Society Networks – UBUNTU (has consultative status with
the Economic and Social Council and was accredited to UNCTAD XI)
Acronym
UBUNTU
Address
C/ Jordi Girona 29
08034 Barcelona
Catalonia
Spain
Tel: +34 93 413 7773
Fax: +34 93 413 7777
E-mail: ubuntu@ubuntu.upc.edu
Web: www.ubuntu.upc.edu
Year of establishment
2001
Geographical coverage
International
Activities and objectives
UBUNTU aims to promote coherence between policies in the fields of
macroeconomics, commercial cooperation and the environment for sustainable and
equal development at all levels. It influences and implements policies that both
reinforce the role of existing institutions of global governance and strengthen the
voice of civil society, including through collaboration with civil society
organizations and Governments. It also advocates the reform of institutions through
information and communication technologies.
Contact persons
Ms. Marta Garrich, Executive Officer
Mr. Josep Xercavins i Valls, Coordinator of the Ad Hoc Secretariat of the UBUNTU
Forum
22.
Name of organization
Zene Zenama (was accredited to
UNCTAD XI)
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Acronym
None
Address
Derebent 42,
71 000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel: +387 33 219 640
Fax: +387 33 219 460
E-mail: zene2000@megatel.ba or zene2000@bih.net.ba
Web: www.zenezenama.com.ba
Year of establishment
1997
Geographical coverage
Local
Activities and objectives
Zene Zenama is a self-organized women’s group providing a space for women’s
empowerment in all spheres of private, public, social and economic life. It works to
enhance coherence at all levels for sustainable economic development and poverty
reduction in global policymaking, including by networking and improving
communication channels with and between other women’s associations and groups.
By advocating the development of national programmes dealing with women’s needs
and engagement in local community, Zene Zenama strives to ensure an enabling
environment for women’s socio-economic integration.
Contact person
Ms. Memnuma Zvidic, Executive Director
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