1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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?

6. 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.

7. Part 3: Strategic priorities
Reviewing recommendations for the future of the capacity-building programme and its facilitators’ network;
Identifying possible priorities and strategies.

8. 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.

10. 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