[IGFmaglist] Change of dates for IGF 2014

[Markus Kummer]

Dear all,

Many thanks for your feed-back so far.

In reaction to Fiona's question, I thought the email Chengetai sent out on Friday contained an explanation:  "The change of dates have been necessitated by the availability of a more cost-effective venue". In less diplomatic terms: they found a cheaper venue.

In response to Patrick's questions: the dates are usually determined and agreed between the Host Country and the UN, taking into account the views expressed by stakeholders. The dates proposed can be changed if both sides agree to do so - hence my suggestion to send a strong message to UNDESA not to do so.

The venue usually gets chosen in the process of evaluating the offer. The Secretariat has already been on mission to Turkey to check the venue.

The offer is usually based  on a commitment to cover the host-country costs; as well as a commitment to sign the HCA template.

I don't think that the MAG has the remit to open up an inquiry for an alternative host and see if there and compare offers, but it can encourage the UN to do so.

Best regards
Markus



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