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Posted: November 6, 2003

Global Dialogue of Governments on Mining/Metals and Sustainable Development First Preparatory Meeting, Geneva, Switzerland
Palais des Nations, Room XXII
1 - 3 October 2003

- Agenda -

October 1, 2003 Chairs: Nchakha Moloi (South Africa) and Richard Ballhorn (Canada)
9:15 - 9:30	Welcoming address: Mr. Manuel Dengo, UN/DESA
9:30 – 10:00	Introductory Remarks (South Africa and Canada)
10:00 – 10:15	Administrative procedures for the meeting (UN/DESA)
10:15 - 10:45	Coffee
Chair: Nchakha Moloi
10:45 - 13:00	Introductory Remarks by delegations
13:00 – 15:00	Lunch
15:00 - 15:45	Presentation presentation by World Bank: John Strongman, Mining Advisor
15:45 - 17:30	Introductory Remarks by delegations (continued)
18:00 – 20:00	Reception
October 2, 2003 Chair: Nchakha Moloi
9:15 – 10:30	Terms of Reference
10:30 – 11:00	Coffee
11:00 – 13:00	Terms of Reference (continued)
13:00 – 14:30	Lunch
Chair: Richard Ballhorn
14:30 – 16:00	Rules of Procedure
16:00 – 16:30	Coffee
16:30 – 18:00	Rules of Procedure (continued)
October 3, 2003 Chair: Richard Ballhorn
9:15 – 9:45	Presentation on Mining Companies Initiatives to Minimize HIV/Aids: Mr. Phillip von Wiellign, Placer Dome
9:45 – 10:30	Preliminary discussion of work plan
10:30 – 11:00	Coffee
11:00 – 13:00	Initial Discussion on Issues for Work Program
13:00 – 14:30	Lunch
14:30 - 16:00	Discussion on Work Program continues
16:00 - 16:30	Coffee
16:30 – 17:00	Next Meeting
17:00 - 17:20	Other Business
17:20 – 17:40	Summary (South Africa and Canada)
17:40 – 18:00	Closing remarks (UN/DESA)

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