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Meeting of Experts (24 - 28 August 2009) - Information for Action
The 2009 Meeting of Experts was held in the Palais des Nations from 24 to 28 August 2009. It was chaired by Ambassador Marius Grinius of Canada. In accordance with the decision of the Sixth Review Conference, the Meeting of Experts was to, with a view to enhancing international cooperation, assistance and exchange in biological sciences and technology for peaceful purposes, discuss, and promote common understanding and effective action on promoting capacity building in the fields of disease surveillance, detection, diagnosis, and containment of infectious diseases:
- For States Parties in need of assistance, identifying requirements and requests for capacity enhancement; and
- From States Parties in a position to do so, and international organizations, opportunities for providing assistance related to these fields.
Report of the Meeting
At its closing session on Friday 28 August, the meeting adopted its report by consensus.
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During the closing session the Chair of the meeting, Ambassador Grinius, made an
interim report on universalization and delivered some
concluding remarks.
Documents, Statements and Other Resources
Official Documents of the Meeting
Compendiums of National Approaches
Opening Statements
Remarks from the Chair
Statements and Presentations
National Arrangements for Disease Surveillance, Detection, Diagnosis, and Containment of Infectious Diseases
Monday 24 August - Afternoon Session
Tuesday 25 August - Morning Session
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2044877
Tuesday 25 August - Afternoon Session
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2045437
International Arrangements for Disease Surveillance, Detection, Diagnosis, and Containment of Infectious Diseases
Tuesday 25 August - Afternoon Session
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2045437
Opportunities for International Cooperation & Specific capabilities and experiences in providing assistance for capacity-building; sources of assistance and mechanisms for promoting capacity-building
Wednesday 26 August - Morning Session
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2050185
Wednesday 26 August - Afternoon Session
Specific needs for capacity-building and challenges in dealing with disease
Wednesday 26 August - Afternoon Session
Thursday 27 August - Morning Session
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2055832
The role of international, regional and non-governmental organisations
Wednesday 26 August - Morning Session
Thursday 27 August - Morning Session
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2055960
Thursday 27 August - Afternoon Session
Statements by Non-Governmental Organisations
Posters
Closing Statements
Press Releases for the Meeting of Experts
Side Events at the Meeting of Experts