1. 1 National Commissions for UNESCO Perspectives 2004-2005 and beyond April 2004

2. 2 Objectives 2001-2003 Promoting change and development in a process of reform Reviewing the traditional mandate Defining new challenges for National Commissions

3. 3 Results 2001-2003 New policy orientations A stronger role as Chief Participants in Decentralization An enhanced capacity-building programme A fresh Communication strategy

4. 4 Perspectives 2004-5 onwards Responding to the UN reform Wider participation in UNESCO’s reform Exchanging experience and expertise

5. 5 UN Reform Global Compact Millennium Goals and…. UNDAF, UNDG, CCA, PRSP Civil Society outreach

6. 6 UNESCO’s Reform Programme concentration Decentralization Restructuring the Secretariat/Rotation Policy Enhancing Partnerships and Alliances

7. 7 Capacity-building:Main Emphases since 2001 Visibility, advocacy and media relations IT skills, tools and services Outreach to New Partners Project management Accountability measures

8. 8 Next Steps 2004-2005 and Beyond Facilitating exchanges amongst National Commissions Invovlement of experienced National Commission staff in capacity-building programmes New role in the programme planning and implementation More effective co-ordination of national partners via context mapping

9. 9 Special Issues and Challenges Status accorded to National Commissions by their governments Adequate resourcing including IT connectivity Autonomy to dialogue with civil society