Envisioning the Future of the Global Capacity-Building Programme and Its Facilitators’ Network A strategy meeting with facilitators Bangkok, Thailand 6 to 9 March 2017
Why are we here ? Consolidate the facilitators’ perspectives on the relevance and future potential of the capacity-building programme; Assess the evolution, effects and potential of the global facilitators’ network; and Develop ideas and recommendations for the future of the programme and the network. + discuss materials ?? Feedback on draft international assistance materials Discussion on future sustainable development materials
But also to… Review the latest developments in the life of the Convention; Share experiences, listen and learn; Further strengthen our collaboration and network; Shoot footage for tutorials on policy work.
Workshop agenda Part 1: The present and future of the capacity-building programme Part 2: The present and future of the global facilitators’ network Part 3: Strategic priorities
Part 1: The present and future of the capacity-building programme What are the main achievements of the capacity-building programme? What were the main implementation challenges encountered by facilitators and how were or could they be addressed? What are the gaps identified throughout the implementation of the programme and how could they be addressed?
Part 2: The present and future of the global facilitators’ network The relevance and efficiency of the network today; The evolving role of facilitators and the potential implications for the network. Enhancing the network: Its impact and role.
Part 3: Strategic priorities Reviewing recommendations for the future of the capacity-building programme and its facilitators’ network; Identifying possible priorities and strategies.
Who is here? 9 Field office colleagues; 14 expert facilitators, members of the global network of facilitators; 9 Field office colleagues; Staff of the Secretariat of the Convention; and 6 Category 2 centres, as observers.
Household issues Working languages Working hours Venue Coffee/tea and lunch breaks Welcome dinner Security Working languages/Interpretation Venue meeting Security (video?? – check with Vanessa) Working hours – be in time! Coffee/tea and lunch breaks – where, when Dinner on the first evening, when, when Private belongings in the meeting room/security