ASCA-Jordan issues the Arabic version of the International Standards on Auditing and Quality Control handbook
The Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA -Jordan) issued the first Arabic 2010 edition of the International Standards on Auditing and Quality Control handbook after being updated to include the quality control standards.
The International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3402, "Assurance Reports on Controls at a Service Organization" issued by the IAASB in December 2009. This new standard addresses reports on the description, design, and operating effectiveness of controls relating to the broad range of services that today's service organizations provide.
Such services can range from assisting with processing transactions to performing one or more business functions. ISAE 3402 is effective for service auditors' reports covering periods ending on or after June 15, 2011.
This handbook replaces Part I of the 2008 edition of the Handbook of International Auditing, Assurance and Ethics Pronouncements and the 2009 edition of the Handbook of International Standards on Auditing and Quality Control which featured the thirty six International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and the International Standard on Quality Control (ISQC) that have been redrafted by the IAASB to improve their clarity.
ASCA -Jordan continuously seeks to develop both accounting and management sciences as well as all related principles applicable to all or some professional services. ASCA -Jordan also exerts effort to upgrade the competence, practice and code of ethics according to the highest professional levels through the issuance of accounting publications and following-up on the recent developments in accounting and auditing.
http://www.ameinfo.com/242742.html
22 Sep 2010
ASCA-Jordan Issues the Arabic Version of the Handbook of International Quality Control, Auditing, Review
The Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA -Jordan) issued the first Arabic 2010 edition of the International Standards on Auditing and Quality Control handbook after being updated to include the quality control standards.
The handbook consists of:
• § The International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3402, "Assurance Reports on Controls at a Service Organization" issued by the IAASB in December 2009. This new standard addresses reports on the description, design, and operating effectiveness of controls relating to the broad range of services that today's service organizations provide. Such services can range from assisting with processing transactions to performing one or more business functions. ISAE 3402 is effective for service auditors' reports covering periods ending on or after June 15, 2011.
• Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.
This handbook replaces Part I of the 2008 edition of the Handbook of International Auditing, Assurance and Ethics Pronouncements and the 2009 edition of the Handbook of International Standards on Auditing and Quality Control which featured the thirty six International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and the International Standard on Quality Control (ISQC) that have been redrafted by the IAASB to improve their clarity.
ASCA -Jordan continuously seeks to develop both accounting and management sciences as well as all related principles applicable to all or some professional services. ASCA -Jordan also exerts effort to upgrade the competence, practice and code of ethics according to the highest professional levels through the issuance of accounting publications and following-up on the recent developments in accounting and auditing.
© 2010 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
http://www1.albawaba.com/news/asca-jordan-issues-arabic-version-handbook-international-quality-control-auditing-review
22 Sep 2010
Impact of financial crisis needs a ‘long time’ to subside
AMMAN - Mahmoud Al Abed- Any talk of an imminent recovery from the global financial crisis is baseless, a prominent businessman and economist said Friday.
The effects of the crisis will remain for no less than a decade and by the time it subsides, a new global order will make the world different from what it is now, said Talal Abu Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu Ghazaleh Organisation (TAG-Org).
His remarks came in a presentation, titled "The Arab World in Changing Global Economy", he delivered at King Hussein Club in Amman during a meeting of the Germany-based Club for Modern Market Methods (MMM-Club).
Dozens of the club members were in Jordan to exchange ideas and views with local partners, a TAG-Org press release said.
According to Abu Ghazaleh, the crisis will inevitably yield two groups: Winners comprising economies like China and India, in addition to the Arab world, especially the Gulf states; and losers including the US and west European countries, if no substantial changes are made, particularly to the pillars and policies of the US economy. He singled out Germany as an exception, citing its strong economy.
One of the big mistakes Western governments made, he said, was buying bad debts from companies on the brink of collapse, thus saving these companies while falling in debt themselves.
The US is in deep crisis as a result of its policies, Abu Ghazaleh indicated, quoting John Williams in The Energy Report (May 2010) who said that the super economic power is heading towards "a systematic collapse, a hyper inflation or a great depression”.
He agreed with American leading industrialist and investor, Warren Buffet, who said that we cannot rely on the people who "created the mess to provide remedies".
Abu Ghazaleh blamed bankers for much of this mess, pointing in particular to derivatives as the catalyst of the crisis.
The expert also noted that the world is heading towards protectionism despite claims of otherwise, citing as an example the decisions by the EU, authorising member states to take the measures they deem appropriate to protect their economies. He disagreed with Thomas Freeman, who said once that globalisation is not a choice.
"Wrong. Globalisation is a choice," he told his audience of entrepreneurs and representatives from companies dealing with consumer goods and opinion leaders.
Further commenting on global economy, Abu Ghazaleh, whose organisation spans 73 branches, said the wealth is moving towards the south and the east. He advised Arab nations to diversify their business partners and invest more in other regions than Europe and the US.
The expert also called for a new reserve currency other than the dollar, echoing a similar call by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). One feasible alternative, Abu Ghazaleh said, also citing the IMF, is the Special Drawing Rights, the international foreign exchange reserve assets allocated to nations by the IMF. China has also called for such a replacement.
http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=30174
21 Sep 2010
Abu-Ghazaleh tackles Arab World in Changing Global Economy during German's MMM Club visit to Jordan
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) delivered a presentation entitled "The Arab World in Changing Global Economy" during a visit by a German Business-Delegation to Jordan on September 17, 2010 at King Hussein Club.
The delegation represents the Club for Modern Market-Methods (MMM-Club) which is a registered association in Germany started in 1962. Its members are entrepreneurs and companies from the consumer goods industry - all opinion formers from trade and industry as well as the connected economic sectors.
HE Mrs. Suzanne Afaneh, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities delivered the opening remarks followed by speeches by the German Embassy counselor and by MMM Club President Mr. Gerd Kaiser.
In his presentation, Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh discussed the global crisis, oil, Iran and the G20 summit in addition to other global issues.
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh highlighted the relations between Germany and the Arab world labeling it "a truly unique partnership."
He also focused on the relations with China and that "Germany can rebuild the Orient Express."
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh called on establishing a network of German Arab Schools (accredited by Germany throughout the Arab world) and a German Arab Business Council with a permanent secretariat.
MMM is known for the exceptional quality of its events: The Club organizes congresses, seminars and study trips and procures professional contacts. It also gives out study assignments to universities and supports their students. The contents of the seminars and congresses are available to all members in the form of documentary materials. The objective is the experience exchange about market-oriented modern business management, new trade and distribution methods.
Furthermore, members are being supplied with regularly released publications that contain current information.
At the top of the MMM-Club is the presidium that consists of active managers and entrepreneurs from renowned companies as well as the managing director of the presiding committee. A significant support of MMMs' work is an advisory board, staffed with important society personalities.
http://www.ameinfo.com/242416.html
21 Sep 2010
Abu-Ghazaleh Tackles Arab World in Changing Global Economy during German's MMM Club Visit to Jordan
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh highlighted the relations between Germany and the Arab world labeling it "a truly unique partnership."
The delegation represents the Club for Modern Market-Methods (MMM-Club) which is a registered association in Germany started in 1962. Its members are entrepreneurs and companies from the consumer goods industry - all opinion formers from trade and industry as well as the connected economic sectors.
HE Mrs. Suzanne Afaneh, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities delivered the opening remarks followed by speeches by the German Embassy counselor and by MMM Club President Mr. Gerd Kaiser.
In his presentation, Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh discussed the global crisis, oil, Iran and the G20 summit in addition to other global issues.
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh highlighted the relations between Germany and the Arab world labeling it "a truly unique partnership."
He also focused on the relations with China and that "Germany can rebuild the Orient Express."
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh called on establishing a network of German Arab Schools (accredited by Germany throughout the Arab world) and a German Arab Business Council with a permanent secretariat.
MMM is known for the exceptional quality of its events: The Club organizes congresses, seminars and study trips and procures professional contacts. It also gives out study assignments to universities and supports their students. The contents of the seminars and congresses are available to all members in the form of documentary materials. The objective is the experience exchange about market-oriented modern business management, new trade and distribution methods.
Furthermore, members are being supplied with regularly released publications that contain current information.
At the top of the MMM-Club is the presidium that consists of active managers and entrepreneurs from renowned companies as well as the managing director of the presiding committee. A significant support of MMMs' work is an advisory board, staffed with important society personalities.
-Ends-
© Press Release 2010
http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100919120049
21 Sep 2010
Abu-Ghazaleh Tackles Arab World in Changing Global Economy during German's MMM Club Visit to Jordan
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) delivered a presentation entitled “The Arab World in Changing Global Economy” during a visit by a German Business-Delegation to Jordan on September 17, 2010 at King Hussein Club.
The delegation represents the Club for Modern Market-Methods (MMM-Club) which is a registered association in Germany started in 1962. Its members are entrepreneurs and companies from the consumer goods industry - all opinion formers from trade and industry as well as the connected economic sectors.
HE Mrs. Suzanne Afaneh, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities delivered the opening remarks followed by speeches by the German Embassy counselor and by MMM Club President Mr. Gerd Kaiser.
In his presentation, Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh discussed the global crisis, oil, Iran and the G20 summit in addition to other global issues.
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh highlighted the relations between Germany and the Arab world labeling it "a truly unique partnership."
He also focused on the relations with China and that "Germany can rebuild the Orient Express."
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh called on establishing a network of German Arab Schools (accredited by Germany throughout the Arab world) and a German Arab Business Council with a permanent secretariat.
MMM is known for the exceptional quality of its events: The Club organizes congresses, seminars and study trips and procures professional contacts. It also gives out study assignments to universities and supports their students. The contents of the seminars and congresses are available to all members in the form of documentary materials. The objective is the experience exchange about market-oriented modern business management, new trade and distribution methods.
Furthermore, members are being supplied with regularly released publications that contain current information.
At the top of the MMM-Club is the presidium that consists of active managers and entrepreneurs from renowned companies as well as the managing director of the presiding committee. A significant support of MMMs’ work is an advisory board, staffed with important society personalities.
© 2010 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
http://www1.albawaba.com/news/abu-ghazaleh-tackles-arab-world-changing-global-economy-during-germans-mmm-club-visit-jordan
21 Sep 2010
Abu-Ghazaleh tackles Arab World in Changing Global Economy during German's MMM Club visit to Jordan
(MENAFN Press ) HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) delivered a presentation entitled "The Arab World in Changing Global Economy" during a visit by a German Business-Delegation to Jordan on September 17, 2010 at King Hussein Club.
The delegation represents the Club for Modern Market-Methods (MMM-Club) which is a registered association in Germany started in 1962. Its members are entrepreneurs and companies from the consumer goods industry - all opinion formers from trade and industry as well as the connected economic sectors.
HE Mrs. Suzanne Afaneh, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities delivered the opening remarks followed by speeches by the German Embassy counselor and by MMM Club President Mr. Gerd Kaiser.
In his presentation, Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh discussed the global crisis, oil, Iran and the G20 summit in addition to other global issues.
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh highlighted the relations between Germany and the Arab world labeling it "a truly unique partnership."
He also focused on the relations with China and that "Germany can rebuild the Orient Express."
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh called on establishing a network of German Arab Schools (accredited by Germany throughout the Arab world) and a German Arab Business Council with a permanent secretariat.
MMM is known for the exceptional quality of its events: The Club organizes congresses, seminars and study trips and procures professional contacts. It also gives out study assignments to universities and supports their students. The contents of the seminars and congresses are available to all members in the form of documentary materials. The objective is the experience exchange about market-oriented modern business management, new trade and distribution methods.
Furthermore, members are being supplied with regularly released publications that contain current information.
At the top of the MMM-Club is the presidium that consists of active managers and entrepreneurs from renowned companies as well as the managing director of the presiding committee. A significant support of MMMs' work is an advisory board, staffed with important society personalities.
http://www.menafn.com/pr/pr_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093366645
21 Sep 2010
UN-GAID MDG eNabler Receives Strong International Support
I have worked ceaselessly with the UN-GAID community and through worldwide consultations to build this unique and innovative instrument as a powerful resource for enabling governments of developing countries to take charge of their own development by using ICT – Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh
NEW YORK--- September 7, 2010 ---An international meeting held at UN Headquarters on September 2, 2010 concluded by endorsing the timely and innovative initiative of UN-GAID setting up a new MDG eNabler designed to help advance the achievements of the MDGs by 2015.
Some 145 senior government officials, business executives, ICT experts, UN agency representatives, academics and civil society leaders from 44 countries gathered in New York to review and assess the recently developed MDG eNabler platform and hailed its many innovative components - an ICT solutions Matrix, a Strategic Planner, a Portal of Portals, Tools for Simulations and Games and a Compendium of Excellence - as a “one-stop-shop” for policy-makers, planners, project managers and development practitioners to draw upon best practice and lessons learned and to use the Strategic Planner and other tools for developing and implementing their national strategies and programmes.
UN-GAID Chairman, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, noted that there was universal support for the initiative and important offers were made by governments and private corporations, academia and civil society to assist in the further development of the eNabler as a strategic instrument for bringing ICT in the service of the MGDs.
“I have worked ceaselessly with the UN-GAID community and through worldwide consultations to build this unique and innovative instrument as a powerful resource for enabling governments of developing countries to take charge of their own development by using ICT for access to vital information on best practice, finding ICT solutions and applications for their health, educational and development needs and planning and implementing their programs and projects in a cost effective and efficient manner,” Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh said.
“We fully realize that despite the progress that has been made over the past few months and all the inputs that have been received from around the world, this is still work in progress. That is why we are here today. We need your insights, your guidance, your inputs and your sustained attention and participation to make this ambitious project a global resource for countries and people who need it most,” Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh added.
Cheick Sidi Diarra, special advisor for Africa and high-representative for the Least Developed Countries, welcomed the initiative as it would help especially those countries that are lagging behind in achieving the MDGs to bridge the information gap and improve lives of their people in a meaningful manner. Bahrain and Brazil offered to co-host the MDG eNabler and Bahrain indicated that it will set up a capacity-building and advisory center for Africa and other least developed countries to support the implementation of the eNabler. Microsoft Corporation offered its full technological, marketing and logistical support as the eNabler moves into operation in the coming months.
“I count on you to join us in a positive and constructive spirit to come up with the most viable and effective solutions that can move us forward. I urge, in particular, our colleagues from the United Nations agencies who have vast knowledge and experience in the key MDG areas to help lead the way and set the pace for our work. The time is short and our task is great. But we must seize the moment and succeed because we cannot afford to fail,” Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh concluded.
The meeting decided to set up an Advisory Committee, coordinators for each of the MDGs sectors and regional nodes to manage and develop the eNabler in all regions. It also decided to make this tool available in as many languages as possible in a user-friendly, simple and accessible manner.
The eNabler will be presented at a High-level Breakfast on September 21, 2010 in conjunction with the MDGs Summit. It is expected to go live on the web by March next year.
http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100907103637
07 Sep 2010
UN-GAID MDG eNabler Receives Strong International Support
An international meeting held at UN Headquarters on September 2, 2010 concluded by endorsing the timely and innovative initiative of UN-GAID setting up a new MDG eNabler designed to help advance the achievements of the MDGs by 2015.
Some 145 senior government officials, business executives, ICT experts, UN agency representatives, academics and civil society leaders from 44 countries gathered in New York to review and assess the recently developed MDG eNabler platform and hailed its many innovative components - an ICT solutions Matrix, a Strategic Planner, a Portal of Portals, Tools for Simulations and Games and a Compendium of Excellence - as a “one-stop-shop” for policy-makers, planners, project managers and development practitioners to draw upon best practice and lessons learned and to use the Strategic Planner and other tools for developing and implementing their national strategies and programmes.
UN-GAID Chairman, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, noted that there was universal support for the initiative and important offers were made by governments and private corporations, academia and civil society to assist in the further development of the eNabler as a strategic instrument for bringing ICT in the service of the MGDs.
“I have worked ceaselessly with the UN-GAID community and through worldwide consultations to build this unique and innovative instrument as a powerful resource for enabling governments of developing countries to take charge of their own development by using ICT for access to vital information on best practice, finding ICT solutions and applications for their health, educational and development needs and planning and implementing their programs and projects in a cost effective and efficient manner,” Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh said.
“We fully realize that despite the progress that has been made over the past few months and all the inputs that have been received from around the world, this is still work in progress. That is why we are here today. We need your insights, your guidance, your inputs and your sustained attention and participation to make this ambitious project a global resource for countries and people who need it most,” Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh added.
Cheick Sidi Diarra, special advisor for Africa and high-representative for the Least Developed Countries, welcomed the initiative as it would help especially those countries that are lagging behind in achieving the MDGs to bridge the information gap and improve lives of their people in a meaningful manner.
Bahrain and Brazil offered to co-host the MDG eNabler and Bahrain indicated that it will set up a capacity-building and advisory center for Africa and other least developed countries to support the implementation of the eNabler. Microsoft Corporation offered its full technological, marketing and logistical support as the eNabler moves into operation in the coming months.
“I count on you to join us in a positive and constructive spirit to come up with the most viable and effective solutions that can move us forward. I urge, in particular, our colleagues from the United Nations agencies who have vast knowledge and experience in the key MDG areas to help lead the way and set the pace for our work. The time is short and our task is great. But we must seize the moment and succeed because we cannot afford to fail,” Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh concluded.
The meeting decided to set up an Advisory Committee, coordinators for each of the MDGs sectors and regional nodes to manage and develop the eNabler in all regions. It also decided to make this tool available in as many languages as possible in a user-friendly, simple and accessible manner.
The eNabler will be presented at a High-level Breakfast on September 21, 2010 in conjunction with the MDGs Summit. It is expected to go live on the web by March next year.
© 2010 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
http://www1.albawaba.com/news/un-gaid-mdg-enabler-receives-strong-international-support
07 Sep 2010
UN-GAID MDG eNabler Receives Strong International Support
NEW YORK (Teletechwire): An international meeting held at UN Headquarters on September 2, 2010 concluded by endorsing the timely and innovative initiative of UN-GAID setting up a new MDG eNabler designed to help advance the achievements of the MDGs by 2015.
Some 145 senior government officials, business executives, ICT experts, UN agency representatives, academics and civil society leaders from 44 countries gathered in New York to review and assess the recently developed MDG eNabler platform and hailed its many innovative components - an ICT solutions Matrix, a Strategic Planner, a Portal of Portals, Tools for Simulations and Games and a Compendium of Excellence - as a “one-stop-shop” for policy-makers, planners, project managers and development practitioners to draw upon best practice and lessons learned and to use the Strategic Planner and other tools for developing and implementing their national strategies and programmes.
UN-GAID Chairman, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, noted that there was universal support for the initiative and important offers were made by governments and private corporations, academia and civil society to assist in the further development of the eNabler as a strategic instrument for bringing ICT in the service of the MGDs.
“I have worked ceaselessly with the UN-GAID community and through worldwide consultations to build this unique and innovative instrument as a powerful resource for enabling governments of developing countries to take charge of their own development by using ICT for access to vital information on best practice, finding ICT solutions and applications for their health, educational and development needs and planning and implementing their programs and projects in a cost effective and efficient manner,” Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh said.
“We fully realize that despite the progress that has been made over the past few months and all the inputs that have been received from around the world, this is still work in progress. That is why we are here today. We need your insights, your guidance, your inputs and your sustained attention and participation to make this ambitious project a global resource for countries and people who need it most,” Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh added.
Cheick Sidi Diarra, special advisor for Africa and high-representative for the Least Developed Countries, welcomed the initiative as it would help especially those countries that are lagging behind in achieving the MDGs to bridge the information gap and improve lives of their people in a meaningful manner.
Bahrain and Brazil offered to co-host the MDG eNabler and Bahrain indicated that it will set up a capacity-building and advisory center for Africa and other least developed countries to support the implementation of the eNabler. Microsoft Corporation offered its full technological, marketing and logistical support as the eNabler moves into operation in the coming months.
“I count on you to join us in a positive and constructive spirit to come up with the most viable and effective solutions that can move us forward. I urge, in particular, our colleagues from the United Nations agencies who have vast knowledge and experience in the key MDG areas to help lead the way and set the pace for our work. The time is short and our task is great. But we must seize the moment and succeed because we cannot afford to fail,” Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh concluded.
The meeting decided to set up an Advisory Committee, coordinators for each of the MDGs sectors and regional nodes to manage and develop the eNabler in all regions. It also decided to make this tool available in as many languages as possible in a user-friendly, simple and accessible manner.
The eNabler will be presented at a High-level Breakfast on September 21, 2010 in conjunction with the MDGs Summit. It is expected to go live on the web by March next year.
http://teletechwire.com/20100907/950.php
07 Sep 2010
Abu-Ghazaleh Heads Preparatory Meeting for the Presentation of the MDG eCenter in New York
NEW YORK (Teletechwire): Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of the UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) will be heading the preparatory meeting on the Millennium Development Goals which will be held September 1-2 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
The meeting will be attended by experts from around the world representing all main stakeholders in the international community, governments and private sectors in addition to universities, international organizations, United Nations organizations and civil society institutions.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh will present the concept of the Millennium Development Goals Electronic Center (MDG eCenter): environment, mission, objectives, status of development and timetable for finalization of the core components.
The principal objective of the PrepCom meeting is to finalize, through an interactive discussion and exchange of ideas and suggestions among high-level representatives of all relevant stakeholders, the design and features of the eCenter.
The meeting is organized in preparation for a presentation of the center to the Member States in the context of the High-level Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly on September 21 headed by UN General Secretary Mr. Ban Ki-moon.
At the Preparatory meeting, participants also intend to set up several thematic Task Forces led by the relevant entities of the United Nations system to monitor, review and develop the MDG eCenter in their respective areas of responsibility.
Experts will deliver a presentation of the Matrix of ICT Solutions for MDGs Advancement: concept, proposed architecture, population and governance principles and procedures, current status of inputs in addition to a video presentation of the concept and objectives of the Strategic Planner.
http://teletechwire.com/20100829/791.php
29 Aug 2010
Abu-Ghazaleh Heads Preparatory Meeting for the Presentation of the MDG eCenter in New York
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh will present the concept of the Millennium Development Goals Electronic Center (MDG eCenter): environment, mission, objectives, status of development, and timetable for finalization of the core components
NEW YORK-August 29, 2010- Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of the UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) will be heading the preparatory meeting on the Millennium Development Goals which will be held September 1-2 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
The meeting will be attended by experts from around the world representing all main stakeholders in the international community, governments and private sectors in addition to universities, international organizations, United Nations organizations and civil society institutions.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh will present the concept of the Millennium Development Goals Electronic Center (MDG eCenter): environment, mission, objectives, status of development and timetable for finalization of the core components.
The principal objective of the PrepCom meeting is to finalize, through an interactive discussion and exchange of ideas and suggestions among high-level representatives of all relevant stakeholders, the design and features of the eCenter.
The meeting is organized in preparation for a presentation of the center to the Member States in the context of the High-level Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly on September 21 headed by UN General Secretary Mr. Ban Ki-moon.
At the Preparatory meeting, participants also intend to set up several thematic Task Forces led by the relevant entities of the United Nations system to monitor, review and develop the MDG eCenter in their respective areas of responsibility.
Experts will deliver a presentation of the Matrix of ICT Solutions for MDGs Advancement: concept, proposed architecture, population and governance principles and procedures, current status of inputs in addition to a video presentation of the concept and objectives of the Strategic Planner.
© 2010 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
http://www1.albawaba.com/news/abu-ghazaleh-heads-preparatory-meeting-presentation-mdg-ecenter-new-york
29 Aug 2010