INT'L NETWORK
FOR PARTNERSHIP
& SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
MAY 2008 CONFERENCE INVITATION
ENGLISH AND FRENCH VERSION
IMPORTANT NOTE: If for one reason or another the mail transaction fails, please send your
acknowledgement only by fax transmission to +1-440-388-9509
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ORIGINAL DOCUMENT
International Network for Partnership
and Sustainable Development
CONFERENCE THEME : MICROCREDIT, PARTNERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE DATES AND LOCATIONS:
1. Montréal, Québec, Canada from 19th-23rd, May 2008
2. New York, United States of America (USA) from 26-30, May 2008
A/CONF.198/3
General Distr.
Feb. 4, 2008
English
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International Network for Partnership
and Sustainable Development
(INPSD) INTL HEAD OFFICE
2675 Promenade Queensview Drive
Montréal, Québec, K4B 9KE, Canada
PHONE: +1-440-348-6562
FAX: +1-440-388-9509
Email: development.network@canada.com
Montréal, QUEBEC - CANADA
"The United Nations once dealt only with Governments. By now we know that peace and
prosperity cannot be achieved without partnerships involving Governments, International
organizations, the business community and civil society. In today's world, we depend on each
other."
Kofi Annan,
Former UN Secretary-General
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The largest and most diverse international gathering dedicated to a global issue, the
Conference brings together delegates from all areas involved in combating the scourge––
researchers, scientist, workers, civil society, governments, organisations, activists, donors,
industry, the media––with the central goal of creating long-term strategies for reversing the
scourge of poverty
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Dear Colleagues,
We sent this invitation to you by post since February 4th, 2007, but we consider the invitation
might not have reached you as we have not receive any feedback from you. Hence we are
resending it again via email transmission for the second time.
Taking into account the success of the Third International NGO & CBO Summit and the great
demand of participation from Non Governmental Organizations and Community Based
Organizations from developing Countries we are pleased to announce to you that the
International Network for Partnership and Sustainable Development, (INPSD) has scheduled
the Fourth Edition of
the International NGOs and CBOs Summit which will take place in May 2008.
On behalf of the International Network for Partnership and Sustainable Development, the
local Hosts Montréal, QUEBEC and New York and the co-organizers of the Fourth International
NGOs & CBOs Summits on lasting development and development financing, we have the
pleasure to invite you to meet us on the occasion of one of the most important events in the
framework of the fight for the human and community development which will take place in:
Montréal, Québec, Canada from 19th-23rd, MaY 2008
in New York, United States of America (USA) from 26-30, May 2008.
The International Network for Partnership and Sustainable Development(INPSD) is a registered
charity foundation whose aims & objectives are to empower individuals worldwide through
offering grants for business, education, economic development, and environmental
conservation; to support groups addressing social, economic, and environmental issues and a
variety of philanthropic projects through grants to non-profit organizations; to provide
education and information with a view to limiting transmission of HIV/AIDS, to support and
advocate on behalf of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS; to promote the well-being of
mankind by strengthening the capacity of charitable organizations to provide effective
programs of quality.
The strength of the working relations between the International Network for Partnership and
Sustainable Development, the local Hosts Montréal, QUEBEC and New York, the co-organizers,
(the active participation of representatives of the International civil society will contribute to
make the 2008 Forum a headlight event in the response to the scourge of under-development
and poverty.
The International Network for Partnership and Sustainable Development is determined to put
an end to the scourge by favouring the collaboration between people living in community with
low income, the civil society, Scientifics, health professionals, enterprises, politics and
community leaders, and all the others participants.
The theme of this summit is “Partnership, Microcredit and Sustainable Development”. This
conference will bring together 1026 representatives of NGOS and NGOs/CBOs alongside with
Scientifics, health professionals, enterprises, politics and community leaders from around the
world and we are writing to invite you as delegates of your country.
OBJECTIVES OF THE SUMMIT:
The 2008 Summit intends to provide participants with the opportunity to expand their
knowledge and skills of the quality required for the advancement of the fight against Poverty
and, to provide a personal development experience tailored to the needs of NGOs/CBOs that
will enable participants to review and assess their own capabilities with a view to identifying
ways in which they can increase the effectiveness of their contribution to the organizations
they work for and to the process of development. Participants from all over
the world will meet in Montréal, QUEBEC and New York to share the latest information, their
ideas and lessons to keep in field of research, politics and human and community development
programs. Designed according to the challenges facing the actors in the response to the
scourge of poverty, the 2008 CONGRESS will be centred on our common obligation to keep our
promises before communities of the world.
METHODOLOGY OF THE SUMMIT:
The summit will be conducted on participatory bases with satellite, plenary and simultaneous
sessions followed by general and small group discussions.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
The summit receives financial support from the Mistubishi Bank of Japan and the Every
Johnson Jr. Foundation for the participation of civil society members from under-developed
country. As a result,the International Network for Partnership and Sustainable Development
will provide sponsorship for up to three (03) International delegates from selected
organizations in
under-developed country only. The sponsorship package include :
- travel tickets from home country to Montréal, QUEBEC(Canada) / New York
(USA) and vice versa.
- accommodation
- meals and refreshment
- per diem
- medical insurance for the entire summit duration.
However, each delegate is required to pay a registration fee of 290 Euro or its equivalent in
United States Dollars or local currency. The International Network for Partnership and
Sustainable Development will not assume responsibility for costs other than the ones listed
above.
NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS:
NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS:
(i) ORGANIZATIONS: We are pleased to inform you that your organization has been selected for
sponsorship in order to take part in the summit.
This is in recognition of your organization's contribution to the NGO/CBO movement in your
country. You are therefore requested to nominate three (03) active members from your
organization to benefit from the sponsorship.
In order to foster gender balance, we would appreciate if your delegation contains a female
participant.
(ii) INDIVIDUALS: Note: It is not necessary to be affiliated to any organization before taking
part in the summits. 2008 Conference Sponsorship packages are available
for individuals from developing/under-developed countries that are
interested in partnership and sustainable development, and will like
to attend the upcoming conference(s).
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
Each participant is required to register for participation in the Summit by sending the following
documents to the Organizing Committee by fax +1-440-388-9509 BEFORE the date of Monday,
May 12, 2008.
1- The Completed Registration Form:
* FOR CONFERENCE IN Montréal, QUEBEC:
You will require the Registration Form from the Summit Organizing Committee in Montréal,
QUEBEC through Fax transmission at +1-440-388-9509
or through email at development.network@canada.com
* FOR CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK, USA:
You will require the Registration Form from the Summit Organizing Committee in New York
either by fax and/or email addressed to:
MRS ROSE BLOOMBERG
International Network for Partnership and Sustainable Development
NEW YORK OFFICE
96 WEST BROADWAY, NY 10017
PHONE: +1-309-218-9367
FAX: +1-309-431-8310
EMAIL: inpsd.usa@newyork.usa.com
NEW YORK CITY, USA
2- The Payment Slip of the Registration Fee. Please contact the Registration Office for the
Payment modalities.
The request for International Delegate Registration Documentation
should be addressed to:
Mrs. Anne-Marie Sinclair ,
Office of International Relations,
International Network for Partnership and Sustainable Development
FAX: +1-440-388-9509
EMAIL: development.network@canada.com
Montréal, QUEBEC - CANADA
Note : In order to facilitate effective and interactive communication, we require you to
provide us with your full contact details including your telephone (office, mobile) and fax
number(s) when replying to this invitation.
We encourage NGOs that intend to submit a project for financing from the Int'l Network for
Partnership and Sustainable Development ((INPSD)) to request the Project Guide at the Office
of International
Relations by Fax at +1-440-388-9509 or by Email development.network@canada.com
While we anticipate your response at your earliest convenience, please do not hesitate to
contact us for further information. In the meantime, you are advised to confirm your
organization's acceptance of the sponsorship offer.
We anticipate your response soon; please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Meanwhile, you are advised to confirm your acceptance of the sponsorship offer.
Looking forward to your participation in the summits.
Best regards,
Prof. David R. Oppenheimer
Summit Chair
International NGO Summit
International Network for Partnership
and Sustainable Development,
Montréal, Québec-Canada .
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International Network for Partnership
and Sustainable Development
GPO DINTL HEAD OFFICE
2675 Promenade Queensview Drive
Montréal, Québec, K4B 9KE, Canada
PHONE: +1-440-388-9509
FAX: +1-440-388-9509
EMAIL: development.network@canada.com
Montréal, QUEBEC - CANADA
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