GC08
UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT VI ANNUAL LOCAL NETWORKS FORUM
Bonn/Germany, 21 - 22 October 2008
Deutsche Post World Net Headquartes Building, Charles-de-Gaulle-Strasse 20, 53113
Bonn [+]

The Fundació Fòrum - Barcelona Center for the Support of the UN Global Compact and the UN Global Compact Office (GCO) with the collaboration of Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH will convene the VI Annual Local Networks Forum (ALNF) to be held on the 21st and 22nd of October 2008 at the Deutsche Post World Net Headquarters, in Bonn / Germany.

Bringing together approximately 150-200 participants representing Global Compact Local Networks (GCLN), Regional Support Centers, the private sector, government and civil society representatives, it provides a unique platform for GCLN representatives to exchange experiences in addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by networks in their efforts to promote the Global Compact locally. More importantly however, the key function of the Local Networks Forum is to seek input from GCLN representatives on key governance issues relating to Local Networks and the Global Compact initiative as a whole.

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- Hotel Accomodation
- Travel Visas
- Voluntary CO2 Compensation
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Funding Assistance
Limited funds are available to assist network representatives from developing countries. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. The applicant's organization and Local Network have been active in their support for the United Nations Global Compact over the past year.
2. The individual who is making the request has been authorized, by consensus within the Local Network, to represent the Network in Bonn.
3. Given that the only language to be accomodated at the Networks Forum is English, the individual should able to speak, read and write in English at a level that permits active involvement in all workshop activities.
4. The individual commits to participating actively in all programmed activities of the Annual Local Networks Forum and to sharing the experience and knowledge gained with other Local Network members upon returning to country of origin.


Important notes:

1) All funding applications must be submitted using this online form. Applications completed on or before the 21st of July 2008 will receive priority attention. Funding requests received after that date will be given careful consideration. However, in this case, the final decision will depend not only on the merits of the application, but also the availability of remaining funds.
2) Applications received on or before the July 21st deadline will be receive notice regarding funding eligibility on or before the 1st of August 2008. Funding decisions regarding applications submitted after July 21st will be communicated to interested parties after the 29th of August 2008.
3) Inquiries about funding may be directed to Ms. Nessa Whelan at: gcln@un.org


First Name*


Family Name*


Email*


Are you on UN payroll?


How long have you been involved in the Global Compact Local Network?


What Global Compact support activities have you engaged in over the past year?


Are you comfortable speaking, reading and writing in English?


Are you seeking funds from any other agency, institution, company or any other organization in relation to your participation in this Forum?


If the answer is "yes", which organizations have you contacted?


How much assistance has been granted?


Under what concept?


What is the estimated travel cost between your place of origin and Bonn, Germany
(We recommend you use a trusted travel agent in determining the cost before submission.)


Is there any other information you feel would help us to determine your eligibility for funding?


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