Division 2.3.4 Regional distribution of the seminars

The regional seminars will take place according to the following groupings:

1. (a)

   one seminar for the Americas and the Caribbean;

2. (b)

   one seminar for the Middle East;

3. (c)

   one seminar for Northern, Western and Central Africa;

4. (d)

   one seminar for Eastern and Southern Africa;

5. (e)

   one seminar for East Asia and the Pacific;

6. (f)

   one seminar for South and Central Asia;

7. (g)

   one seminar for ‘Wider Europe’ region.

Suggested tentative locations for the seminars are:

1. (a)

   Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro for the Americas and the Caribbean;

2. (b)

   Cairo or Beirut for the Middle East;

3. (c)

   Rabat or Accra for Northern, Western and Central Africa;

4. (d)

   Nairobi or Johannesburg for Eastern and Southern Africa;

5. (e)

   Jakarta or Beijing for East Asia and the Pacific;

6. (f)

   New Delhi or Astana for South and Central Asia;

7. (g)

   Moscow or Belgrade for ‘Wider Europe’ region.

Final locations will be determined to maximize resources, minimize carbon footprint and on the basis of available assistance at local level. UNIDIR will propose motivated recommendations on locations, for consideration and endorsement by the HR in consultation with the competent Council bodies.