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RI & International Organizations. Role of the RI Representative to UN-ESCWA. Lebanon Awareness Seminar – 11 November 2006 RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 Michel P. Jazzar RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Our session is divided into: 1st part: RI & International Organizations 2nd part: RI & UN 3rd part: The ESCWA 4th part: R.I Representative’s Mission 5th part: New vision for Lebanon RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar st 1 part: RI & International Organizations RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Rotary International appoints 17 main representatives to: United Nations (New York Office) United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) • United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) • African Union (AU) United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) • World Bank Council of Europe (CoE) • Organization of American States (OAS) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and International Organization of Francophonie Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) • UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) • UN World Food Programme (WFP) • United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar World Bank • • • The World Bank Group is a group of five international organizations responsible for providing finance and advice to countries for the purposes of economic development and poverty reduction, and for encouraging and safeguarding international investment. The group and its affiliates have their headquarters in Washington, D.C., with local offices in 124 member countries. The World Bank's activities are focused on developing countrie, in fields such as human development (e.g. education, health), agriculture and rural development (e.g. irrigation, rural services), environmental protection (e.g. pollution reduction, establishing and enforcing regulations), infrastructure (e.g. roads, urban regeneration, electricity), and governance (e.g. anti-corruption, legal institutions development). It provides loans at preferential rates to member countries, as well as grants to the poorest countries. Loans or grants for specific projects are often linked to wider policy changes in the sector or the economy. The World Bank Group consists of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), established in 1945, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, the International Development Association (IDA), established in 1960, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), established in 1988 and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), established in 1966. http://www.worldbank.org RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Rotary & World Bank Washington, DC, USA - September 27, 2006 Mr. Wheeler was impressed with Rotary's commitment to eradicating polio worldwide and the very significant resources that have been expended to date. […] It would be advantageous for Rotarians and Rotary Clubs to know more about the programs of the World Bank and how they may submit proposals for funding community projects. Managing Director of the World Bank, Graeme Wheeler Robert W. Nelson, RI Representative RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar http://www.coe.int Council of Europe Headquarters in Strasbourg- France • • Origins and membership The Council of Europe is the continent's oldest political organisation, founded in 1949. It: • groups together 46 countries, including 21 countries from Central and Eastern Europe, • is distinct from the 25-nation European Union, but no country has ever joined the Union without first belonging to the Council of Europe, Aims The Council was set up to: • defend human rights, parliamentary democracy and the rule of law, • develop continent-wide agreements to standardize member countries' social and legal practices, • promote awareness of a European identity based on shared values and cutting across different cultures. Since 1989, its main job has become: • acting as a political anchor and human rights watchdog for Europe's postcommunist democracies, • assisting the countries of central and eastern Europe in carrying out and consolidating political, legal and constitutional reform in parallel with economic reform, • providing know-how in areas such as human rights, local democracy, education, culture and the environment. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar L’Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie • Etablie en - 55 Etats Membres - 175 millions de francophones sur les 5 continents . • Les États et gouvernements membres de l'OIF ont choisi, pour la prochaine décennie, de structurer le périmètre des interventions de l'organisation autour de quatre missions, dans des domaines où son expérience et son savoir-faire ont déjà fait leurs preuves : • la promotion de la langue française et de la diversité culturelle et linguistique ; • la promotion de la paix, de la démocratie et des droits de l'Homme • l'appui à l'éducation, la formation, l'enseignement supérieur et la recherche ; • le développement de la coopération au service du développement durable et de la solidarité. http://www.francophonie.org RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar http://www.africa-union.org African Union The objectives of the Union shall be to: (a) […] (b) […] (c) accelerate the political and socio-economic integration of the continent; (d) promote and defend African common positions on issues of interest to the continent and its peoples; (e) encourage international cooperation, taking due account of the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (f) promote peace, security, and stability on the continent; (g) promote democratic principles and institutions, popular participation and good governance; (h) promote and protect human and peoples' rights in accordance with the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and other relevant human rights instruments; (i) […] (j) promote sustainable development at the economic, social and cultural levels as well as the integration of African economies; (k) promote co-operation in all fields of human activity to raise the living standards of African peoples; (l) […] (m) […] (n) work with relevant international partners in the eradication of preventable diseases and the promotion of good health on the continent. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar http://www.oas.org Organization of American States In 1948, 21 nations of the hemisphere signed the OAS Charter, affirming their commitment to common goals and their respect for each nation’s sovereignty. They also adopted the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man, the first international statement of its kind. The Organization of American States (OAS) brings together the countries of the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation and advance common interests. It is the region’s premier forum for multilateral dialogue and concerted action. Here are some of the ways in which the OAS is making a difference: Defending democracy Protecting human rights Strengthening Security Fostering Free Trade Combating illegal drugs Fighting Corruption Members: The OAS has 35 member states, the independent nations of North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. (The government of one member state, Cuba, has been barred from participation since 1962.). With four official languages – English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. Headquarters are located at Washington DC - USA RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI and Arab world Organizations? • League of Arab States. • The Gulf Cooperation Council. • The Organization of the Islamic Conference. Role of preeminent Rotarians: Club/District/Zone/International ranks. [Rotary & Non-Rotary levels] Role of the RI Representative to UN-ESCWA & 13 States members. Role of the District Governor. Role of the Rotary Clubs. Role of the RI and TRF Senior Officers. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar nd 2 part: R.I and U.N RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Ask RI President Bill Boyd Q: I'd be interested to know what, if any, representation Rotary International has within the United Nations. Answer from Bill Boyd: • Rotary is not a voting member of the United Nations because it is not a sovereign state. But Rotary does hold the highest consultative status offered by the UN to a nongovernmental organization (NGO). This status is granted only to large, established international NGOs that have a broad geographical reach and whose area of work covers most of the issues on the agenda of the UN Economic and Social Council, which coordinates many UN agencies. • Rotary maintains and furthers its relationship with the UN through Rotary's representative network. Each year, Rotary International appoints representatives to increase the international community's awareness and recognition of Rotary programs and activities. Representatives attend UN and other key meetings related to humanitarian issues, gather information about UN developments, share updates on Rotary programs, and meet with UN officials to discuss shared concerns and areas for potential cooperation. Rotary representatives and RI staff also coordinate Rotary's participation in panel presentations, exhibits, and keynote speeches at major events hosted by the UN and other international organizations. • To learn more about Rotary's work with the United Nations, consider attending Rotary-UN Day 4 November at the UN headquarters in New York City. RI Interactive - Vol. 1, Issue 2 OCTOBER 2006 - http://www.rotary.org/interactive/askpresident.html RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar R.I - U.N & Commissions • Rotary International's relationship with the United Nations dates back to 1945, when 49 Rotarians were members of the 29 delegations to the UN Charter Conference in San Francisco, California, USA. • During the UN's first decade, Rotary actively participated in UN sessions by sending observers to major meetings and promoting the United Nations in Rotary publications. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar In 1945 49 Rotary members served in 29 delegations to the United Nations Charter Conference. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar R.I - U.N & Commissions • In addition, Rotary has maintained relations with the UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) — a principle organ of the United Nations that oversees many specialized UN agencies, commissions, and other bodies — since ECOSOC’s founding in 1945. Rotary currently holds the highest consultative status offered to a nongovernmental organization (NGO) by ECOSOC. This status is granted only to large, established international NGOs with a broad geographical reach whose area of work covers most of the issues on the agenda of ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar R.I - U.N & Commissions - cont. • Rotary also has a special historical relationship with the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). • In fact, it was a 1942 London Rotary conference on international cultural and educational exchanges that provided a key impetus to establish UNESCO. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar In 1942, British Rotarians convened a conference to plan a world at peace. Attended by ministers of education and observers from around the world, and chaired by Past RI President Sydney W. Pascall, the conference led to the establishment of UNESCO in 1946. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Rotary, UNICEF, WHO & CDC Rotary and UNICEF, along with the World Health Organization and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Are the spearheading partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The Initiative is the world’s largest ever public health endeavour, and has slashed polio cases by more than 99 per cent since its launch in 1988. • With only FOUR countries yet to stop the virus, polio is tantalizingly close to becoming the first disease of the 21st century to be eradicated. • Rotarians around the world have also donated over $500 million to polio eradication and advocated with governments to give more. Never before have individuals and the influence of the private sector played such a core role in a global public health effort. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar R.I - U.N & Commissions - cont. • Rotary currently maintains and furthers its relationship with a number of UN bodies, programs, commissions, and agencies through Rotary's Representative Network. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar R.I and the Millennium Development Goals [MDGs] By the year 2015, all the 191 UN Member State pledged to meet these goals. • • • • • • • • Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women Goal 4: Reduce child mortality Goal 5: Improve maternal health Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development http://www.unmillenniumproject.org/goals/index.htm RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Débats ~ ECOSOC • Reprenant aujourd’hui l’examen des nouvelles demandes d’admission au statut consultatif auprès du Conseil économique et social (ECOSOC)*, le Comité chargé des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) a recommandé l’octroi du statut consultatif spécial aux organisations… • Poursuivant l’examen des rapports quadriennaux soumis par les organisations dotées du statut consultatif spécial ou général auprès du Conseil économique et social (ECOSOC), le Comité chargé des ONG a pris note aujourd’hui des rapports des 15 ONG suivantes: […] RI […]. • * Conseil économique et social Communiqué de presse - ONG/496 - Comité chargé des ONG - 4ème et 5ème séances – matin et après-midi - 07/05/2003 RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Débats ~ ECOSOC - cont. • Le Comité a décidé, au terme d’un long débat, de reporter l’examen du rapport quadriennal de «Human Rights Watch», soucieux de répondre aux préoccupations de certaines délégations. En effet, les représentants de l’Iran, de la Chine, de Cuba, du Zimbabwe, du Soudan et de l’Inde, tout en reconnaissant le travail remarquable en faveur des droits de l’homme réalisé par cette ONG, lui ont reproché parfois de manquer d’objectivité. Ils ont donc souhaité des informations sur les critères que cette ONG utilise pour choisir et sélectionner ses représentants, la nature de ses travaux ainsi que leur localisation. • Le Comité a décidé de reporter l’examen de la demande d ’admission au statut consultatif de l’ONG «Anti-violence Center» à la demande du Pakistan qui a souhaité des informations complémentaires. • Conseil économique et social Communiqué de presse - ONG/496 - Comité chargé des ONG - 4ème et 5ème séances – matin et après-midi - 07/05/2003 RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Rotary & UN Interview of the UN SG Kofi Anan in “The Rotarian” # August 2003 • What do you think are the specific strengths that Rotary offers in relationship with the UN? In what ways is Rotary well-suited to work with the UN? • Rotary has helped the United Nations in much of its work in dealing with health crises around the world. Most recently, we were grateful to learn of Rotary International's success in raising more than $88 million over the past year to continue polio eradication efforts. Rotary has the ability to organize campaigns to mobilize support for some of the worthiest causes that exist, and that makes Rotary a precious resource. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar 21 November, 2006 forum on General Assembly and NGO Relations In the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document, World leaders welcomed the positive contributions of local authorities, the private sector and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, to the work of the United Nations and encouraged the continued dialogue between these actors and Member States. The Office of the President of the 61st Session of the General Assembly and the United Nations Foundation are convening this forum to provide an opportunity for an informal dialogue between Member States and nongovernmental organizations on the future of the relationship between nongovernmental organizations and the General Assembly. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar “INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE REFORM OF INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS” “DIALOGUES BETWEEN DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GOVERNANCE AND CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS” ILO – Geneva 20 & 21 November 2006 I read the document of Ambassadors Lovald and Jenie with interest. It holds very interesting information. But I was not able to find a concrete definition of the NGO that the UNO wanted to recognize as negociator, nor the necessary principles for this recognition. In my opinion, as I said it during our meeting in Evanston, such as a definition as well as principles are necessary to organize a profitable representation of the NGO in the UNO debates. These principles could be : 1. representativeness 2. independence 3. transparency (statuts, management organs, financing) 4. competence. Gilbert Coutau – RI Representative to UN-Geneva RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar The Millennium Declaration and the final document of the United Nations World Summit in 2005 state, “We are determined to establish a just and lasting peace all over the world in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter […] We recommit ourselves to actively protecting and promoting all human rights, the rule of law and democracy […]”. We therefore raise the following question: What really operative reforms and measures to attain these objectives must we introduce into the Security Council, the recently created Human Rights Council and the General Assembly itself, and how? RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Today, Rotary maintains close relationships with many UN agencies. RI’s representatives to the UN in New York host an annual Rotary Day at the United Nations to celebrate this partnership for peace. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Rotary Day at the United Nations 2006 • • Rotary members and their guests were invited to attend Rotary Day at the United Nations 4 November in New York. The theme is “The Unfinished Business of Rotary” and will involve presentations and panel discussions addressing key humanitarian issues. Speakers include United Nations officials, representatives from key nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and Rotary International leaders. The event is sponsored each year by the RI Representatives to the United Nations in New York. For the third year running, there will be a separate youth program for students of high-school age. PDG Brad Jenkins, RI Representative to the United Nations in New York Discussion topics include hunger, water, health, and literacy. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DAY AT THE UNITED NATIONS 9:30 AM WELCOME TO THE UNITED NATIONS H. Bradley Jenkins, RI Representative to the United Nations GREETINGS Juan Carlos Brandt, Chief, DPI-NGO Section 9:50 AM “LEAD THE WAY” Bill Boyd, President Rotary International 10:00 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS Margareta Wahlstrom Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator. H. Bradley Jenkins., Moderator RI Representative to the United Nations 10:35 AM LITERACY PANEL Helene-Marie Gosselin Director, UNESCO office in New York “Socially Conscious Coffee” Martin Postma, President, RC of Westminster, CO Sylvan M. Barnet Jr., Moderator Alternate RI Representative to the United Nations 11:25am WATER PANEL Dr. Roberto Lenton Senior Advisor, The Earth Institute, Columbia University “Ethiopia Water Projects” David Spicer, Past President Rotary Club of University District, WA Ezra Teshome, Past President Rotary Club of University District, WA Doris Lewis Sargeant, Moderator Alternate RI Representative to the United Nations 12:15 PM Wilfred J. Wilkinson, President-elect, Rotary International Luis Vicente Giay, Chairman, The Rotary Foundation H.E. Mr. Ahmed Al Haddad, Ambassador/Chef de Cabinet Office of the President of the 61st Session of the UN General Assembly “United Nations Update” Gillian Sorensen Senior Advisor, The United Nations Foundation 1:00 PM LUNCH AND TOURS 2:30 PM HEALTH PANEL Bunmi Makinwa, Director UNAIDS “Safe Blood for Africa” Warren Kaufman, President Rotary Club of Carmel Valley, CA Joan J. Fyfe, Moderator Alternate RI Representative to the United Nations 3:15 PM HUNGER PANEL Oscar Avalle Special Representative of the World Bank to the UN “Crisis in Niger” Janice S. Chambers, Senior Editor The Rotarian James A. Spencer, Moderator Alternate RI Representative to the United Nations 3:58 PM CONCLUDING REMARKS H. Bradley Jenkins, RI Representative to the United Nations RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Rotary International UN Day - November 4, 2006 Presenters OSCAR A. AVALLE is the Acting Special representative of the World Bank to the United Nations WILLIAM B. BOYD, President Rotary International JUAN CARLOS BRANDT, a national of Venezuela, is the Chief of the Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the Department of Public Information. HELENE-MARIE GOSSELIN A history graduate She joined United Nations in 1979. [UNICEF] ROBERTO LENTON is Senior Advisor at the Earth Institute at Columbia University. From 1995 to 2000, he was Director of UNDP’s Sustainable Energy and Environment Division in New York . BUNMI MAKINWA is the Director of UNAIDS New York Office. MARTIN POSTMA is President of the Rotary Club of Westminster 7:10, District 5450. EZRA TESHOME – Ethiopia, Because of his remarkable effort and achievement, in 2004 Ezra was recognized as Rotarian of the Year by Rotary D.5030 MAGARETA WAHLSTROM Assistant SecretaryGeneral for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator. JANICE S. CHAMBERS is an award-winning journalist and essayist who traveled to Niger for RI. LUIS VICENTE GIAY Chairman of The Rotary Foundation. WARREN KAUFMAN Group Study Exchange Team Leader to Nigeria, Africa. GILLIAN SORENSEN. She is Senior Adviser at the United Nations Foundation. DAVID SPICER has practiced law for 26 years. WILFRED J. WILKINSON, President-elect Rotary International RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar ROTARY & UNCHS (UN-HABITAT) • The United Nations Centre for Human Settlements was established in 1978. The agency has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. • UN-Habitat’s mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and achievement of adequate shelter for all. PDG Sam F. Owori, RI representative to the UN-HABITAT. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Thèse de doctorat • GOUSSET Sandrine • Institution de rattachement : Université de La Rochelle • Statut : Doctorante en seconde année de thèse de Science Politique • Colloque International de la Rochelle – Avril 2001 • “ONG et action humanitaire : entre militantisme transnational et action publique: Le Rotary International, une ONG humanitaire ?” RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Publications: 1998 Maroc (*) « La question de la place que les ONG sont de plus appelées à occuper dans l’espace public du développement, reste entièrement posée dans le cas d’un pays en développement comme le Maroc. Les nombreuses contraintes économiques, sociales et politiques poussent à une ouverture nécessaire et incontournable à l’égard de la société civile. » (*) Mohamed Brahimi, Les associations au Maroc: cadre juridique, Actes du séminaire sur la participation communautaire à la gestion des services publics locaux, Rabat 24 décembre 1997, Publication du Centre de documentation des collectivités locales, 1998. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar What others are saying about Rotary • • • • • • • "Rotary's PolioPlus Program is a shining example of the achievements made possible by cooperation between the United Nations and non-governmental organizations." — Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations "Thank you, Rotary, for recognizing that a world without polio is possible. You have been the catalyst for the world to accept and carry out the challenge of eradicating polio from the earth." — Bill Gates, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation "The volunteerism exemplified by Rotary International is an engine for renewal and change in every society-- and it is that same volunteer spirit, rooted in compassion and a profound sense of responsibility to our fellow human beings, that offers so much hope for the future, beginning with children." — Carol Bellamy, Executive Director, UNICEF "Long ago, you created awareness, and took action. If I could, I would give each of you who have been involved in this monumental campaign a Champion award. “ — Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, Director General, WHO "I would be proud and enthusiastic to be associated with Rotary in any way." — Ted Turner, former head of Turner Broadcasting "I admire the Rotary promise to solve problems that destroy lives and trample dreams and human potential." — Her Majesty Queen Noor Al-Hussein of Jordan RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Promoting Rotary's cooperative relationships Rotary International's Public and External Relations Department was developed to help maintain and improve the collaboration that has fueled world-changing programs like PolioPlus. External Relations focuses on extending Rotary's outreach to the international community by: • Supporting Rotary's Representative Network with the United Nations and other organizations • Promoting Rotary programs and activities by organizing keynote speeches, panel presentations, and exhibits at major international events • Educating the United Nations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) about community-level cooperative relationship opportunities with Rotary. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Rotary International appoints 17 main representatives to: • United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) • African Union (AU) • World Bank • Organization of American States (OAS) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Francophonie Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) • UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) • World Food Programme (WFP) • Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) United Nations (New York Office) United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) Council of Europe (CoE) RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Role of the RI Representatives Rotary International appoints representatives each year to increase awareness and recognition of Rotary's programs, policies, and activities within the international community. Representatives meet regularly with officers and staff from international organizations to: • Discuss parallel concerns and potential areas for cooperation. • Inform organizations about Rotary programs. • Gather information about organizational. developments and opportunities for local-level cooperation. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI Representative Resources: 1- RI President 2- RI General Secretary 3- RI UN-Liaison Staff 4- RI's Public and External Relations Department RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Relations between all R.I Representatives Share the bi-annual meeting at RI headquarters. Connected to the Rotary Group’s email. Exchange of information and experience. Give advices and suggestions. Are valuable resource at the UN or NGO. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Information on the spot … on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 9:33 AM Q: Who are the nominees for WHO’s director other then Bernard Kouchner? Michel on Wednesday, November 08, 2006 4:53 PM A: Mrs. Margaret Chan (China, vice-general director) is appointed by the Executive Committee WHO as new General Director (trice) . The General Assembly will ratify the choice next Thursday the 9 November. Best regards Gilbert Coutau – RI Rep Geneva RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar rd 3 part: The UN-ESCWA RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar UN-ESCWA’s establishment • • • • The Economic Commission for Western Asia (ECWA) was established by Economic and Social Council resolution 1818 (LV) of 9 August 1973 In 1985, the Commission was redesignated the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) ESCWA is a part of the Secretariat of the United Nations and is one of the five regional commissions: the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) The administrative budget of ESCWA is funded from the financial resources of the United Nations, the major portion of which comes from the contributions of member States. Additional financial resources from outside the regular budget, which are used to implement specific projects in accordance with agreements reached with governmental and non-governmental donors. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar ESCWA Countries • • • • • • Bahrain Egypt Iraq Syria Yemen Saudi Arabia • • • • • • • Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine UAE Jordan Qatar Underlined are countries belonged to RI District 2450 RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Functions and organization The secretariat of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia: (a) Promotes economic and social development through regional and subregional cooperation and integration; (b) Serves as the main economic and social development forum within the United Nations system for the ESCWA region; (c) Supports the development by its member States of norms and standards that facilitate economic relations and integration within the region and into the world economy; (d) Undertakes research and analysis and promotes policy measures for the economic and social development of member States; (e) Gathers and disseminates information and data relating to the economic and social development of the region; (f) Organizes conferences and intergovernmental and expert group meetings and sponsors training workshops, symposia and seminars; RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Functions and organization – cont. (g) Formulates and promotes development assistance activities and projects commensurate with the needs and priorities of the region, acts as an executing agency for relevant operational projects and provides technical advisory services and project-specific consultations to Governments, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations; (h) Coordinates ESCWA activities with those of the major departments/ offices of the United Nations at Headquarters, as well as specialized agencies and intergovernmental organizations, such as the League of Arab States, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, with a view to ensuring maximum complementarity and synergy; (i) Provides substantive and secretariat services and documentation for ESCWA and its subsidiary bodies. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar ESCWA Divisions • Statistics Coordination Unit • Globalization and Regional Integration Division • Information and Communication Technology Division • Sustainable Development and Productivity Division • Economic Analysis Division • Social Development Division • Programme Planning and Technical Cooperation Division RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar ESCWA agreements - Cooperation with the ESCWA members is effected through several mechanisms, among them general bilateral agreements such as: -memorandums of understanding -and letters of agreement, - specific agreements for funding or the joint execution of projects and other activities in support of programmed activities, supplementary funding and substantive support for programmed activities to facilitate expansion in scope and coverage, joint position papers, joint task forces, joint units and inter-agency coordination. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar ESCWA Organizational chart www.escwa.gov.lb RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Executive Secretary - Ms. Mervat M. Tallawy On 22 November 2000, Ms. Mervat M. Tallawy, of Egypt, was appointed by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan as ESCWA Executive Secretary at the level of Under Secretary-General. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Tallawy was SecretaryGeneral of the National Council for Women in Egypt. She served as Minister for Insurance and Social Affairs of Egypt (1997-1999) after a long and distinguished career in foreign affairs and public service. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Office of the Executive Secretary • Ms. Mervat Tallawy Executive Secretary, OES +961-1-978802 [email protected] • Mr. Khaled Gelal AbdelHamid Secretary of Commission, +961-1-978845 [email protected] • Miss Mirvat Abu-Khalil Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary, Liaison with RI representative, [email protected] [email protected] +961-1-981301 11 & +961- 03.848512 RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar www.escwa.org.lb P.O. Box 11-8575, Riad el-Solh Square, Beirut, Lebanon. Tel: (961-1) 981301 Fax: (961-1) 981510 Satellite Tel via NY HQ: 1(212) 963-9731 Satellite Fax via NY HQ: 1(212) 963-9732 E-mail: [email protected] RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar th 4 part: R.I Representative’s Mission RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Role of the RI Representative? Rotary International appoints representatives each year to increase awareness and recognition of Rotary's programs, policies, and activities within the international community. Representatives meet regularly with officers and staff from international organizations to: • Discuss parallel concerns and potential areas for cooperation. • Inform organizations about Rotary programs. • Gather information about organizational. developments and opportunities for local-level cooperation. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI representatives to ESCWA Year 2004-2006: PDG Tawfiq Kawar [RC Amman – Jordan] - Participation to Seminars & Meetings at ESCWA. - “Rotary and UN Day” – Lecture on 26 November 2004 [organized by the RLI Lebanon Division]. Year 2006-…: PAG Michel P. Jazzar [RC ZghartaZawié - Lebanon] RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Go for global… Think Global. Look Global. Act Global. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar My Mission will follow this successfully equation V+G+S = M Vision + Goals + Strategy = Mission RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI Representative UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 Mission Work to enhance Rotary’s visibility within the international community. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI Representative UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 Vision Strengthen relations between RI, District 2450, Rotary Clubs, Rotarians and ESCWA. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI Representative UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 Goals The cooperation between the Rotary Clubs of District 2450 and ESCWA can follow up one, some or all of the following clauses in each level: On International Level • • 1-Seek to acquire a scholarship from Rotary International Institution thru joint funding for 3 months to specialize in a Thai university (Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok) a special three-month course in peace studies, conflict resolution and mediation training aimed at middle and upper-level managers in governments, non-governmental organizations, and private corporations. 2-Link both parties' internet site with each other to enable the visitor to know our goals and joint activities (The Rotary International implemented this according to my request) [http://www.rotary.org/aboutrotary/other_orgs/network.html] RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI Representative UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 Goals - Cont. The cooperation between the Rotary Clubs of District 2450 and ESCWA can follow up one, some or all of the following clauses in each level: On International Level • • 3-Apply for one candidate, within the RI District 2450, as scholar to one of the six Rotary Centers: The Rotary Foundation has partnered with six leading universities around the world to establish the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution. Each year, Rotary will select up to 60 fellows to study at one of the six Rotary Centers worldwide. The selected Rotary World Peace Fellows will begin two-year master's-level degree programs in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations. Each Rotary district may nominate one candidate for the selection process [Almost 500 applications are raised annually]. 4-Yearly subscription to “The Rotarian” which issues will be sent monthly to the ESCWA Executive Secretary, starting November 2006. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI Representative UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 Goals - continued The cooperation between the Rotary Clubs of District 2450 and ESCWA can follow up one, some or all of the following clauses in each level: On RI District 2450 Level • • 5-Attending the symposiums and the conferences of common interest according to an official invitation from one of the two parties: participating as a lecturer or an observer, and submit a report to both organizations. 6-Organize – in Beirut - a joint symposium under the title "United Nations and Rotary Peace Day" along the week of the 23rd of February 2007, during which common interests are to be announced. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI Representative UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 Goals - continued The cooperation between the Rotary Clubs of District 2450 and ESCWA can follow up one, some or all of the following clauses in each level: On Country Level (e.g. Lebanon • • • 7-Invite high officers from ESCWA to Rotary clubs in Lebanon to lecture about matters related to your honorable committee, in order to enlighten and spread knowledge about your activities. 8-Seek the creation of joint projects between ESCWA and its branches and Rotary clubs in order to spread knowledge, fight poverty, develop women's capacities and enforce youth training… 9-Seek to provide an annual scholarship for university specialization in Lebanon in the field of "Peaceful Negotiation and Solving Conflicts", funded by Rotary clubs in Lebanon, from which a Lebanese university student may benefits. [It is also possible to generalize this scholarship on all the countries of District 2450.] RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI Representative UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 Strategy [Puzzle] The cooperation between the Rotary Clubs of District 2450 and ESCWA can follow up one, some or all of the following clauses in each level: Goals cannot be implemented without the collaboration of: - Teamwork [advisors], RI & TRF senior officers, Rotary District officers, Rotary officers on clubs’ level. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar What it’s implemented till now? RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Personal web page on RI & ESCWA http://riescwa.hautetfort.com RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Direct link to ESCWA on the RI website http://www.rotary.org/aboutrotary/other_orgs/network.html RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Visit to the Executive Secretary 5 October 2006 Dr/Ms Mervat Tellawy Approval for the above 9 points of my mission statement. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI Representatives’ meeting at Evanston 17-18 October 2006 Approval for the organization of the Rotary-UN Peace Day week of 23 February 2007 During the DTTS 2007 RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Subscription to “ The Rotarian” A monthly issue of “The Rotarian” magazine will be sent , starting November 2006, to the ESCWA Executive Officer . RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Next ? “Rotary and UN Peace Day” session • • • • • Date: week 23 of February 2007 Venue: UN-House – ESCWA –Beirut Program: Millennium Development Goals Participation: opened to District 2450 countries Lecturers: District 2450, RI or TRF, ESCWA. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar 5th part: A new vision for Lebanon Rotary Clubs RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Short term project with ESWCA Departments or Agencies RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Rotary Scholarship • Funding whole or part to cover expenses • TRF covers the other part • Scholarship for 3 months only – 7500$US • Consideration at the Trustee TRF meeting RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar “We ask that you contact various agencies and departments at the Economic Commission For Western Asia – ESCWABeirut to discuss their interest in sending their employees to participate in a shortterm conflict resolution studies program, and if it would be prepared to provide funding in whole or part to cover their employees expenses.” Harvey Newcomb III, Manager. Educational Programs Return the completed survey to Harvey Newcomb, Educational Programs Manager, The Rotary Foundation, fax (USA) 847-866-0934. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Middle & Long Terms Announcement at the 2008 District Conference in Beirut? RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Rotary Clubs Lebanon Annual Scholarship for Conflict Resolution “RCs Lebanon & Partners Scholarship” Rotary Clubs of Lebanon Lebanese University UN- ESCWA Bank Industry Newspaper T.V Station RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar What Rotary can do with ESCWA? • Yearly session of common interests: “Rotary-UN Peace Day” • Exchange of information. • Internet communication: Websites links. • Inviting ESCWA’s staff as lecturers : Clubs, District Conference, Institute, International Convention. • Vocational projects: MicroCredits [RLF]. • Community projects: Youth, women, handicapped… • International projects: Sending employees to participate in a short-term conflict resolution studies program, and long term “Lebanon RCs scholarship”. • Resources: human, surveys… RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Be proud that… Lebanon was one of the UN charter’s countries. Rotary International is a worldwide NGO’s leader. Rotary in Lebanon is at the top list of effective NGO’s. RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar Be proud … and … ACT by leading the way! RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar RI Representative to UN-ESCWA 2006-2007 - Michel P. Jazzar