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EXECUTIVE REPORT

International Training Center for Government Authorities and Civil Society LeadersE N G L I S H

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Table of Contents

Message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees

Message from the Executive Director

Board of Trustees 2007

About us

Economic Development Program

Social Development and Quality of Life Program

Environmental Sustainability Program

Information Technology Initiative

Financial Statement

About UNITAR

Partners and Donors

Programmatic Calendar 2008

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Message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees

All great cities strike an ideal balance between business and lifestyle, commerce and culture, knowledge and

diversity. Atlanta has that balance. It is a city that is nurtured by its diversity and its capacities. Likewise,

every city in every country has its own knowledge assets. It is therefore necessary to work towards connecting

our societies to exchange knowledge and best practices.

The International Training Center for Government Authorities (CIFAL Atlanta) was inaugurated in 2004 as

a joint initiative between the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) and the City o

Atlanta to connect Atlanta to Latin America, to the Caribbean and to the world. Our mission is to provid

forums for government authorities and civil society leaders from all over the world to exchange knowledge

and best practices in support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

As Chair of the Board of Trustees of CIFAL Atlanta and Trustee of the Board of UNITAR, I am extremely honored

to lead an organization whose main purpose is to strengthen human capacity, generate new ideas, and develo

new policies and practices related to economic and social development, environmental sustainability and

information technologies.

During our three years of existence, we have reached more than five thousand government officials and civi

society leaders from the Americas, South Africa, and China. Our programs provide a forum for governmen

authorities and civil society leaders to share knowledge on how to implement sound policies that suppor

and stimulate long-term economic growth, assure environmental sustainability, respond more effectively to

the HIV/AIDS epidemic, promote gender quality in all government levels, and ultimately, improve the quality

of life of our communities.

My special thanks to all of our partners, sponsors, individuals, and organizations who have helped CIFAAtlanta to become a valuable resource for government authorities in our search for and implementation of

solutions that improve the quality of life of our constituents.

Sincerely,

Shirley Franklin

Mayor, City of Atlanta

Chair, CIFAL Atlanta Board of Trustees


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On September 2000 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the worlds leaders gathered at the

Millennium Summit. The 152 heads of state attending the Summit unanimously adopted the United Nations

Millennium Declaration and committed their nations to a new global partnership for development. Through

this global initiative known as the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), governments pledged

to reduce extreme poverty and exclusion, while promoting gender equality, education, and environmenta

sustainability. The accomplishment of the MDGs is scheduled for 2015 and requires collective action.

The International Training Center for Government Authorities and Civil Society Leaders (CIFAL Atlanta) responds

to the need for the strengthening of local and national governments in their efforts to achieve the MDGs.

CIFAL Atlantas vision for training is based on the principle that individuals can share with and learn from

one another. We dont see ourselves as experts; rather we facilitate peer-to-peer information exchange and

learning. Using that philosophy for capacity building, in the year 2007 alone we trained more than 2,800

leaders from the public and private sectors.

We believe that capacity building stimulates efficiency in government thus creating social transformation. For

that reason, we work closely with experts and audiences from the Organization of American States, the Carter

Center, CARE, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the Latin American Federation of Municipalities and

Cities (FLACMA), Metropolis, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Andean Development

Corporation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Commerce and multiple United

Nations agencies. We would like to extend our appreciation to all of them.

We can deploy our training programs only with the support that we receive from local organizations based in

our beautiful city. We bring our participants to Atlanta thanks to the generosity of Delta Air Lines. We host

them with the logistical cooperation from the City of Atlanta and the Fulton County Board of CommissionersWe provide capacity building forums on economic development with resources from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta

International Airport and the Georgia Department of Economic Development. In addition, I can proudly say

that local corporations in Atlanta believe in the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility to the exten

that for three years in a row, we have received sponsorships from Coca Cola Co., UPS, Bellsouth, ATT, Federa

Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Interface, Atlanta Gas & Light, Home Depot, Georgia Power, Telefonica, Altria,

Occidental Petroleum, Merk, Wal-Mart, Altria and CNN.

I am delighted to present this report of activities as it reflects the innovative leadership of our Mayor, the

vision of our Board of Trustees, the support received from our partners, the generosity of our sponsors, and

the outstanding work of our team. My sincere gratitude to all of you!

Sincerely,

Alexander Mejia

Executive Director, CIFAL Atlanta

Senior Special Fellow, UNITAR

Message from the Executive Director


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CIFAL Atlanta is a not-for-profit organization created in 2004 as a joint initiative between the United Nations

Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the City of Atlanta, and supported by Delta Air Lines, Inc.

the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (MACOC) and the Wireless Internet Institute (W2i). CIFAL Atlanta is

committed to providing best-practice sharing programs in support of the United Nations Millennium Developmen

Goals (MDGs).

In response to the worlds main development challenges and to the calls of civil society, the United Nations (UN

General Assembly established eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) during the UN Millennium Summit in

September 2000. The MDGs range from the reduction of extreme poverty to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS and

providing universal primary education. They are drawn from the actions and targets contained in the Millennium

Declaration that was adopted by 189 nations, and signed by 147 heads of state and governments who attended

the 2000 Summit.

Set for the year 2015, the MDGs provide a blueprint to all the worlds countries and non-governmental institution

on how best to achieve economic growth and social development, increased information access, environmenta

sustainability, and an overall better quality of life.

Responding to the UNs declaration, developing countries have pledged to govern better, and invest in their people

through health care and education, while more developed countries have pledged to support them, through aid

debt relief and fairer trade.

To help achieve these goals by 2015, the UN tasked UNITAR with initiating programs in support of the MDGs

UNITAR is an autonomous body within the United Nations that seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the UN

in achieving its major objectives of maintaining peace and security, and the promotion of economic and socia

development. Recognizing that the best way in achieving international development goals is through the increased

involvement of local governments and actors, UNITAR through its Decentralized Cooperation Programme (DCP

chartered its CIFAL Network to develop and lead programs in support of the MDGs.

CIFAL Atlanta

DIRECTORS

Chair of the BoardHonorable Shirley FranklinMayor, City of Atlanta

Chair of the Executive CommitteeJos Ignacio GonzlezPresident, Hemisphere Trade Services Inc.

Secretary and Chair of the Development CommitteeLuis AguilarPresident, Georgia Latin American Association

Treasurer and Chair of the Finance CommitteeLuz BorreroDeputy Chief Operating Officer, City of Atlanta

President and Executive DirectorAlexander MejaSenior Special Fellow, UNITAR

TRUSTEES

H.E. Ana Vilma de EscobarVice President, Republic of El Salvador

The Most Honorable Portia Simpson MillerMember of Parliament, Republic of Jamaica

Andrew YoungPresident, Goodworks International and Former UN Ambassador

Dr. Wayne CloughPresident, Georgia Institute of Technology;

Chair, Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education

Sam Williams

President, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

Axel LebloisPresident, W2i

Mack ReesePresident, Gateway Development Inc.

Craig LesserManaging Director, Mckenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Board of Trustees and Staff 2007


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The CIFAL Network

Its mission is to support and train government authorities and civil society leaders in implementing the MDGs

at the local level. Every CIFAL center in the network is autonomous but follow guidelines issued by UNITAR and

coordinates action with its headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland. Part of a network that consists of 12 centers

worldwide, CIFAL Atlanta provides training throughout the world for government officials, civil society leaders and

private sector representatives in four main areas:

Economic Development

Sharing innovative strategies to leverage local resources, infrastructure and trade to generate economic

development.

Environmental Sustainability

Winning partnerships between local government and the private sector to ensure sustainable environmental

practices.

Social Development & Quality of Life

Ensuring an enhanced and equitable quality of l ife for all citizens.

Information Technology

Helping local governments deploy Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) infrastructure,

applications and services to foster thriving digital communities.

The Power of Public-Private Partnerships

CIFAL Atlanta brings together the resources of the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, and a number of governmental,

non-governmental and corporate organizations, which include UNITAR, Airports Council International (ACI), the

Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Hemisphere, Inc., Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

Airport (HJAIA), the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (MACOC), the Organization of American States (OAS),

among others.

Additionally, the leverage and reach of the City and the States diverse global business and nonprofit entities have

been key factors in sustaining the work of CIFAL Atlanta. They include many Fortune 500 and 1000 companies

like Delta Air Lines and The Coca-Cola Company, as well as the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB),the Carter Center, CNN, the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV), the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of

Commerce (GHCC), and many others.

CIFAL Atlanta partners with local and national governments, corporations and non-governmental agencies worldwide

to deliver best practice sharing and technical assistance. CIFAL Atlanta has reached nearly 3,000 participants in 64

countries worldwide, with particular emphasis on the Western Hemisphere.

Asia

Europe

Middle East

Latin America

US/Canada

CIFAL Attendees by Region

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Airports are economic engines of growth for large urban areas in a globalized economy. Air freight alone accounts

for 40% of world trade volumes by value and is regarded as a leading indicator of the state of the world economy.

Across the globe, cities are examining ways on how best to accelerate economic growth, take advantage of expanding

free trade agreements, and focus on high value-added economic development activities. It is in this context that

CIFAL Atlanta is utilizing its local and international resources to help government and non-government stakeholders

achieve this goal.

Under its Economic Development Initiative, CIFAL Atlanta focuses on the sharing of innovative strategies that best

leverage local resources, infrastructure and trade to generate economic development. With local support from the

City of Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA), Delta Air Lines, Hemisphere, Inc., and

the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (MACOC), CIFAL has been able to reach more than 800 key leaders and

practitioners in this area.

CIFAL Atlanta conducted the workshop Leveraging International Airport infrastructure in Latin America, the Caribbean

and Canada. Held from April 10-12, 2005 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport, the workshop focused

on how best to leverage strategies and best practices that would position major airports as regional engines for

economic growth while optimizing their role in logistics and supply chains.

In 2006, CIFAL expanded its programming in this area and held the following workshops:

Leveraging Airports for Economic Development: Latin AmericaLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

March 2006

Enhancing the connectivity, quality of services and competitiveness of the worlds major airports can not only

create more jobs, but can also jump-start economic growth for the surrounding region. To better leverage a citys

airport, CIFAL Atlanta in cooperation with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA), began an annua

workshop series on Leveraging Airports for Economic Development.

Held from March 6-8, 2006, the workshop focused on developing practical solutions on how to best align areas o

critical importance for airport operations, and shared best practices for future curriculum development.

With 55,000 direct jobs and a generation of annual revenues in excess of $19 billion, Hartsfield- Jackson has one of

the best infrastructures in terms of efficiency, strategy and contribution to the economic development of the City of

Atlanta, making it the perfect model for airports worldwide. As reported by Hartsfield-Jacksons General Manager Ben

DeCosta, The workshop has been a great vehicle for generating open dialogue amongst aviation executives while

creating a two-way system of communication for airport facilities seeking to gain a competitive edge.

Collaboration among federal, state, local government and the business community are key success factors for airport

economic development initiatives. This program has been especially critical for those countries, particularly those

in the Caribbean and Latin America, who are either implementing or negotiating free trade agreements.

Economic Development Program

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Leveraging Knowledge Hubs for Economic DevelopmentLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

May 2005

In partnership with the SUMAQ Alliance, a network of the top eight business schools from Latin America and Spain

providing executive education to business leaders worldwide, CIFAL Atlanta delivered an executive education seminar

as part of the framework of the SUMAQ Summit held in Atlanta, May 4-5, 2005.

Case studies served as the base for the seminar, which focused on ways to assist local businesses and public officials

in forming knowledge hubs. Best practices were shared by participants on knowledge strategies, innovation promotion

and economic growth. The seminar also focused on enhancing cultural environments, and aligning community

stakeholders with corporate shareholders.

Sister Cities Economic Development and Global Partnership ConferenceLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

October 2006

The City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Sister Cities Commission (ASCC) and CIFAL Atlanta welcomed 11 of Atlantas sister

cities and six visiting cities for the Economic Development and Global Partnership Conference held from October

19-20, 2006 in Atlanta.

The first event of such a magnitude in Atlantas history, this high profile conference brought together city officials,

economic development experts and business leaders to discuss innovative strategies for global partnership, and

featured prominent case studies and cutting edge best practices for future economic growth.

The Atlanta Sister Cities Conference reinforces our efforts to expand Atlantas reach around the world as a

leading internationa l center to live and do business, said Sam Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber

of Commerce.

The conference broadened city officials knowledge of economic development practices and enabled a better understanding

of international marketplace conditions. Participants included senior economic development officials along with

mayors and vice mayors from 17 cities.

Sister cities included: Ancient Olympia, Greece; Daegu, South Korea; Fukuoka, Japan; Lagos, Nigeria; Montego Bay,

Jamaica; Nuremberg, Germany; Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago; Raanana, Israel; Salcedo, Dominican Republic;

Toulouse, France; and Taipei, Taiwan. Additional cities included: Bangalore, India; Crdoba, Argentina; Dalian, and

Ningbo, Peoples Republic of China; Permaritzburg, South Africa; and Santo Domingo,Dominican Republic.

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Economic Development ProgramAviation and Airport Security Preparedness (China)Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA

CIFAL Atlanta in partnership with the City of Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA) and

Delta Air Lines, hosted a delegation of 30 Chinese airport and government officials for the Aviation and Airport

Security Preparedness workshop from October 28 to November 2, 2006.

In the wake of heightened security threats abroad, the workshop focused on sharing best practices and innovative

strategies that looked to Chinas airports and major metropolitan cities prepare for hosting such global events as

the 2008 Olympic Games scheduled to be held in Beijing, China and leveraging those events to plan ahead for future

economic growth.

Participants included top executives, senior economic development officials, along with government leadersand academics from Beijing Capital International Airport, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic

Games, Capital Airports Holding Company, China Central Television, the Civil Aviation Authority of China, and

Tsinghua University.

REVIEW OF 2007CIFAL Atlanta organized the 2007 Leveraging Airports for Economic Development Executive Seminar Series to help

airports decision makers maximize the contribution of airports to the long-term economic growth objectives of thei

city, region and country by sharing best practices that will boost their local resources, enhance trade and ensure

safety and security to generate economic development. Following the workshops conducted in 2007:

Leveraging Airports for Economic Development: Latin America and the CaribbeanLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

March 2007

A delegation of over thirty airport executives, central government authorities and civil aeronautical officials representingsixteen countries from Latin America and the Caribbean met in Atlanta on March 1-2, 2007. This was a two day best

practice and knowledge sharing conference designed to encourage a multi-stakeholder dialogue utilizing airports

to improve economic conditions.

This program Leveraging Airports for Economic Development: Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC) was the first

of a three of the best practice sharing Executive Seminar series organized in conjunction with the Airports Counci

International (ACI), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA), the United Nations Institute for

Training and Research (UNITAR) and CIFAL Atlanta. It was the third consecutive year that CIFAL Atlanta and HJAIA

have hosted a delegation of this kind from the LAC region and thanks to ACIs involvement a greater number and

broader cross section of participants were invited.

Leveraging Airports for Economic Development: North AmericaLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

May 2007

This program Leveraging Airports for Economic Development: North America was the second in a three part globa

Executive Seminar series. On May 9-11, 2007 a delegation comprising 25 airport executives and state/provincial leve

transport and aviation government officials from Tier II airports across the USA and Canada as well as representatives

from Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia and Chile converged in Atlanta. This two day knowledge sharing program emphasized

the role of airports as engines of economic growth and share best practices to leverage airport development, operation

and expansion in order to promote regional economic growth.


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Aviation Safety and Security Preparedness: China WorkshopLocation: Beijing, China

November 2007

This program Aviation Safety and Security Preparedness was the third of the global Executives Seminar Series. On

November 7-8, 2007 a delegation of over 25 Participants comprising general directors, civil aviation authorities and

government officials from the North China Region and Beijing Capital International Airport converged in Bei jing,

China. In partnership with Airports Council International (ACI), the United Nations Institute for Training and Research

(UNITAR), Hartsfield-Jackson International Airports (HJAIA), the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the

North China Region Administration, CIFAL Atlanta organized a high-level workshop focused on sharing best practices

in the areas of aviation and airport security preparedness to help Chinas airports to host the 2008 Olympic Games.

Aviation and airport security is a critical concern for any country and is especially important during major events that

attract the worldwide media attention. As Beijing and China will be hosting the Olympic Games for the first time, theneed to provide safety and security at critical infrastructure points, such as airports, constitute a key responsibility

with impacts on the economic vitality of the region.

The sponsors, whose generous support made the 2007 Leveraging Airports for Economic Development Executive Seminar

Series possible, were Delta Air Lines, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, SITA, L-3 Communications,

Bearn Sterns and Georgia State University. T

he Americas Competitiveness Forum: Promoting Prosperity and Economic OpportunityLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

June 2007

During June 11-12 of this year, CIFAL Atlanta co-organized the first Americas Competitiveness Forum in Atlanta,

Georgia. This forum provided a venue for more than 900 Western Hemisphere economic and education ministers,

business executives, academics, and non-profit leaders to share knowledge and ideas in key areas of competitiveness.

The Americas Competitiveness Forum discussed the most important drivers of competitiveness: Education and workforcedevelopment, innovation and adoption of new technologies, small business development, and global supply chain

strategies.

The ACF was lead by the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) and it was in response to a Presidential directive issued

at the 2005 Summit of the Americas, where President Bush recommended to convene the first high-level hemispheric

meeting focusing solely on improving the regions competitiveness. The USDOC opened a bid process to host the first

ACF. Atlanta was selected over Louisville, Kentucky and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. As stated by Secretary

Gutierrez, Atlanta was selected to host the ACF due to its history of forming strong public-private partnerships to

foster business innovation and drive competitiveness.

CIFAL Atlanta was selected as the co-organizer for this historic event. Mayor Shirley Franklin in her capacity as

Chair of the CIFAL Atlanta Board of Trustees signed a Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Department of Commerce

Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere Walter Bastian to collaborate in the organization of the

inaugural ACF.

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According to UNAIDS, in 2006 there were 37.2 million adults and 2.3 million children living with HIV/AIDS, and during

the year 4.3 mil lion new people became infected with the virus. According to current statistics, today, three billion

people, more than half of the worlds population, lives on less than two dollars a day. In response to these alarming

statistics, CIFAL Atlanta along with local and international organizations is taking action to assist the worlds helples

in achieving a better quality of life.

Under the Social Development and Quality of Life Initiative, CIFAL Atlanta looks to ensure an enhanced and equitable

quality of life for all citizens. With local and international support from the City of Atlanta, Delta Air Lines, , Emory

University, Georgia State University, the University of Georgia, Agnes Scott College, Spelman College, the United Nation

Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT), the

United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW), the Joint

United Nations Program for HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CARE

USA, CIFAL Atlanta has been able to reach more than 500 key leaders and practitioners in this area.

CIFAL Atlanta in partnership with UNITAR and the Joint United Nations Program for HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), in

2005, created the City AIDS Americas Program.Its goal is to provide government authorities and stakeholders with

the necessary training in capacity-building that will better enable them to fight the spread of HIV and AIDS in thei

cities and countries. In June 19-23, 2005, CIFAL Atlanta held the first City AIDS Americas Conference. Approximately

15 cities representing major urban centers from six countries in the Americas participated in the program to shar

practical experiences on HIV/AIDS responses. Countries represented included: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Honduras

Mexico and the United States.

In 2006, CIFAL expanded its activities to include programs that worked towards achieving best practices in immigration

and gender equality. Programs held included:

Immigration Best Practices and Economic Development in GeorgiaLocation: Atlanta and Athens, Georgia USA

August 2006

International organizations have placed the number of people living outside of their native countries at 175 million

which is about 3 percent of the overall global population. Immigration statistics vary widely from country-to-countr

and city-to-city. In the State of Georgia, new immigrants have totaled approximately 577,273 or 7 percent o

the population.

As immigration numbers continue to rise, local governments are faced with how to properly assimilate these peopl

into their communities. In an effort to support the changing demographics of rural and urban cities with thei

diverse needs and growing population challenges, two separate day-long workshops in Athens and Atlanta, Georgi

were offered by CIFAL Atlanta and its co-host the University of Georgia on August 16 and 17, 2006. The Athens

workshop targeted municipal governments representing rural areas, while the workshop in Atlanta targeted municipa

governments representing larger urban areas. Both workshops addressed the economics associated with changes in

population demographics and shared how cities can best leverage the effects of immigration to work towards a more

beneficial and prosperous system.

Gender Equality for National and Local Governments 2006Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA

Inaugurated on November 13, 2005, CIFAL Atlanta delivered the first in a series of global workshops designe

to encourage greater female representation in the fields of academia, business and government. The Gende

Equality for National and Local Governments 2006 workshop, was designed to sensitize policy makers to bes

practices in gender equality and encourage the development of practical, action oriented steps towards implementing

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Chaired by Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, the program hosted delegates from 18 cities and 15 countries across the

globe and featured keynote addresses from the Honorable Elizabeth Azcona, Minister of Industry and Commerce of

the Republic of Honduras; Ms. Francine Senecal, Co- President of Metropolis Womens International Network and City

Councilor of Montreal; Senator the Honorable Joan Yuille-Williams, Minister of Community Development, Culture

and Gender Affairs from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; the Honorable Brigitte Grouwels, Secretary of State for

Equal Opportunities for Brussels; Dr. Marcel Boisard, Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and Executive

Director of UNITAR, among others.

Participants were encouraged to exchange ideas and construct action plans that would improve gender equality

initiatives back home. The exchange culminated in the development of individual city action plans and the collective

commitment to and signing of The Atlanta Declaration on Gender Equality for Local Actors.

Commissioner Boxill noted, The teaching, learning and relationships forged... change the experiences of and for womenin significant ways. Conversations exploring policies on gender equality will become action agendas for real change.

The Atlanta workshop served as the kick-off for a worldwide dissemination effort that will continue until 2009. CIFAL

Atlanta will continue to focus on developing its ability to complement and cooperate with existing Gender Equality

networks dedicated to awareness building and advocacy by providing them with unique tools, methodologies and

workshop formats to further support the programs replication.

City AIDS Americas 2006Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA

May 2006

CIFAL Atlanta, and UNITAR, in cooperation with UNAIDS, and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) hosted

the second annual City AIDS Americas Conference in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States from May 21 through

May 25, 2006. Over 75 leaders representing 29 cities and 14 countries from the Americas attended this conference.

Countries represented included: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana,

Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States.

CIFAL Atlanta through its City AIDS Americas Program has facilitated successful learning experiences across the

Americas by implementing a unique methodology that allows communities to better understand how to act and

how to respond to the AIDS crisis.

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Improving Educational Outcomes in HaitiLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

February 2007

In February 3-4, 2007, CIFAL Atlanta in conjunction with the Inter-American Dialogue, the Canadian International

Development Agency and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) conducted the conference entitled The

Role of the Private Sector in Improving Educational Outcomes in Haiti.

This conference was held at The Carter Center in Atlanta and brought leaders of the Haitian private sector, thenew Haitian government, international donors and Latin American business organizations to evaluate the role of

the private sector in education and build an agenda for strengthening this engagement to improve educational

outcomes in Haiti.

Commissioner Boxill noted, The teaching, learning and relationships forged... change the experiences of and for women

in significant ways. Conversations exploring policies on gender equality will become action agendas for real change.

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The Atlanta workshop served as the kick-off for a worldwide dissemination effort that will continue until 2009. CIFAL

Atlanta will continue to focus on developing its ability to complement and cooperate with existing Gender Equality

networks dedicated to awareness building and advocacy by providing them with unique tools, methodologies and

workshop formats to further support the programs replication.

City AIDS Americas 2006Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA

May 2006

CIFAL Atlanta, and UNITAR, in cooperation with UNAIDS, and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) hosted

the second annual City AIDS Americas Conference in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States from May 21 through

May 25, 2006. Over 75 leaders representing 29 cities and 14 countries from the Americas attended this conference.

Countries represented included: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana,Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States.

CIFAL Atlanta through its City AIDS Americas Program has facilitated successful learning experiences across the

Americas by implementing a unique methodology that allows communities to better understand how to act and

how to respond to the AIDS crisis.

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Improving Educational Outcomes in HaitiLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

February 2007

In February 3-4, 2007, CIFAL Atlanta in conjunction with the Inter-American Dialogue, the Canadian Internationa

Development Agency and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) conducted the conference entitled The

Role of the Private Sector in Improving Educational Outcomes in Haiti.This conference was held at The Carter Center in Atlanta and brought leaders of the Haitian private sector, the

new Haitian government, international donors and Latin American business organizations to evaluate the role o

the private sector in education and build an agenda for strengthening this engagement to improve educational

outcomes in Haiti.

City AIDS Latin America 2007Location: Medellin, Colombia

April 2007

HIV/AIDS has emerged as one of the foremost challenges for human development. This pandemic has a profound

impact on health and human capital. It has the potential to undermine local governance in all its aspects and

threaten local economic development. At the end of 2006, there were 1.7 million people living with HIV/AIDS in

Latin America and only 43 percent of those people had access to antiretroviral therapy.

In supporting local government responses to HIV/AIDS, CIFAL Atlanta in conjunction with the Secretary of Health

of Medellin, the Colombian Corporation of Secretaries of Health and with the support of the Ministry of Health

hosted the international conference entitled City AIDS Latin America 2007. During April 19-21, 2007, more than

130 leaders representing 36 cities from Colombia and Latin America convened in Medelln, Colombia to share best

practices and to develop local responses to HIV/AIDS in the region. For two and a half days 130 delegates used

formal and informal sessions to networked and learned from each other. At the end of the conference, each city

formulated an action plan to be accomplished in the next 12 months. CIFAL Atlanta is following-up on the progress

each city made towards achieving their action plan.

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Gender Equality & Government: The Americas Forum 2007Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA

September 2007

The Gender Equality & Government: The Americas Forum 2007 was the second annual meeting part of the Global

Leadership Initiative on Gender Equality (2006-2009) held in Atlanta, U.S.A. from September 5-7, 2007, co-hosted by

the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Goverment, in cooperation with UN-INSTRAW, Metropolis Women International

Network, and the Organization of American States (OAS). The Forum, sponsored by Fulton County Government,

Delta Air Lines and Atlantas women colleges, Spelman College and Agnes Scott College, brought together 45 key

decision-makers representing 11 countries and 17 cities in the Western Hemisphere to discuss key areas of concern

for the region, with particular emphasis on economic inclusion, budgeting and policy. Countries form the Americas

included Argentina, Belize, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Jamaica, Mexico, Trinidad

& Tobago, and the United States. The approach of this program entailed a targeted and focused workshop fordecision-makers to share best practices and innovative ideas in gender equality with the aim of developing clear

action plans to affect relevant and practical change in participants respective cities and states.

Americas Award for Excellence in Public ServiceLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

November 2007

The Americas Award for Excellence in Public Service responds to the need of recognize and honor government

officials who have taken tremendous strides towards the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development

Goals (MDGs).

The Organization of American States (OAS), the Andean Development Corporation (CAF), the Federation of Latin

American Cities, Municipalities and Associations (FLACMA), Metropolis International (METROPOLIS) and America

Economa partnered with UNITAR and CIFAL Atlanta to pay tribute to public officials from national and local

governments who have successfully implemented exemplary programs or best practices in order to achieve theeight Millennium Development Goals.

For the first edition of the award, the Jury Committee formed by the organizations previously mentioned gathered in

Washington D.C. on September 25, 2007 to evaluate more than one hundred nominations from 14 countries in the

continent. Based on the areas of action of the United Nations MDGs, the Jury Committee granted eight awards to

the public servants listed to the right. Additionally, the Jury Committee presented a special award to an exceptional

public official to recognize his leadership and service that continue to make a difference in his community and

his country, also listed to the right. The Americas Award was presented in a special ceremony held on November

15 in the City of Atlanta in the United States of America. This award is represented in the form of a gold statuette

symbolizing mankinds constant search for excellence.

Public Health Leadership Awa

Child Mortality Reduction

Sergio Fajardo Valderrama

Mayor of Medelln, Colombi

Gender Equality Leadership Award

Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon

Head of Government

Mxico City, Mxico

Environmental Sustainabilit

Leadership Award

Paco Moncayo Gallegos

Mayor, Quito, Ecuador

Public Health Leadership Award:

Maternal Health Improvement

Honorio Galvis Aguilar

Mayor, Bucaramanga, Colombia

Education Leadership Awar

Enrique Doger Guerrero

President, Ayuntamiento

de Puebla, Mxico

Poverty Reduction Leadership Award

Carlos Arturo Betancur Castao

Mayor, Itag, Colombia

Special Americas Award for Excellence in Public

ServiceHonorable Andre Zacharow, Congressman

(2003-2007), and President of the Public Hospital

of the State of Paran, Brazil

Economic Development and

Job Creation Leadership Awa

Nathalie Cely Suarez

Minister of Social Development, E

Public Health Leadership Award:

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Reduction

Bautista Rojas Gomez

Secretary of State, Dominican Republic

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Environmental Sustainability ProgramEnsuring environmental sustainability by 2015 is the seventh objective of the U.N. Millennium Development Goals

as agreed to by 192 countries and by leading development institutions. To meet this goal, governments must act

now to reduce emissions and pollution, to protect natural resources, to adopt conservation principles, and to look

for alternative clean energy sources.

Local governments are taking an increasing initiative in developing policy to combat climate change, achieve

carbon neutrality, and implement sustainable business and growth practices. Over 500 mayors have signed the U.S

Mayors Climate Protection Agreement pledging to significantly reduce emission of greenhouse gases by 2012. Loca

governments throughout the Americas and the world, through organizations such as the United Nations Decentralized

Cooperation Program and The Organization of American States are undergoing similar initiatives. Cities will realize

this goal through a multi-pronged effort that includes energy and land conservation, alternative energy use, and

the creation of healthy cities.

Many proactive governments and corporations are finding that adopting long-term sustainable practices carries

additional benefits in terms of economic growth and job creation, lower energy bills, and quality of life improvements

such as reduced congestion and green space preservation.

The goal of CIFAL Atlantas Environmental Sustainability program is to provide a forum for governments and civi

society leaders to share best practices for implementing ecologically sound policies that support and stimulate

long-term economic growth. Workshops examine sustainability in water management, green buildings for energy

conservation and sustainable construction, solid waste issues including landfill gas-to-energy projects for reduced

methane emissions and alternative energy options, and policies to promote the adaptation of renewable energies.

CIFAL Atlanta partners with nationally and internationally recognized sustainability leaders such as Organization

of American States, Clinton Climate Initiative, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. EPA Landfill Methane

Outreach Program, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Pollution Prevention Assistance Division. Since

inception, CIFAL Atlanta has hosted five workshops on environmental sustainability, with seven planned for 2008

Programs conducted in 2006 included:

Mega-City Water Forum:Innovative Water Supply Strategies for the 21st CenturyLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

May 2006

The United Nations estimates the number of cities with 5 million or more inhabitants is to rise from 46 in 2003 to

61 in 2015. Among these, the number of mega-cities (with 10 million inhabitants or more) will increase from 20

in 2003 to 22 in 2015. The continued rise of mega-cities across the world represents a crucial water supply and

treatment challenge to increasingly strained water resources in many countries. Ensuring a clean and safe urban

water supply represents a common challenge facing these large cities across the world today.

To meet this growing challenge, in 2006, CIFAL Atlanta along with the City of Atlanta, the Georgia Institute of

Technology and the Georgia Water Resources Institute invited more than 80 academics, public utilities

government officials, and private enterprise executives from 25 U.S. mega-cities and 15 international mega-cities toattend Atlantas firstever Mega-City Water Forum: An Integrated Approach to Water Resource Management for the

21st Century at the Georgia Institute of Technologys Global Learning &Conference Center from May 1-3.


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Environmental Sustainability ProgramREVIEW OF 2007

Mega-City Water Forum: Planning for Sustainable GrowthLocation: Atlanta, Georgia USA

Participants: 73

The inspiration for this forum came from Mayor Franklin, who recognized Atlantas own needs for water sustainability

and passed a long-term plan to known as Clean Water Atlanta. This plan addresses drinking and waste water, stream

water quality, and regional cooperation. In order to share this much-lauded process with others and learn best

practices from peers, the City commissioned CIFAL Atlanta to host the Mega-Cities Water Forum.

The Mega-Cities Water Forum was held in May 14-16 and brought together top officials from cities and water agencies

with experts from academia, non-profits, and private sector organizations to share best practices in shaping policiesto promote this goal. The forum is unique in providing a platform for local government officials to network and

discuss challenges and opportunities pertaining to their city or water agency.

One of the key aspects of the Millennium Development Goals is to ensure environmental sustainability and ensure

equitable access to safe drinking water. As cities around the world face growing demand for water, the governments

must manage the water supply in a way to balance this population growth, promote long-term economic development,

and ensure environmental sustainability.

This 2007 forum Planning for Sustainable Growth focused on the following key aspects: environmental sustainability

sustainable infrastructure, capacity-building, and funding. This report highlights key best practices that the group

identified as well as partnerships formed and commitments by the delegates to improve upon their current wate

management plan and address challenges that are impeding their sustainability.

The cities and counties represented include: Albuquerque-Bernalillo County, New Mexico; Atlanta, Georgia; Cali,

Colombia; Colombo, Sri Lanka; DeKalb County, Georgia; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Guayaquil, Ecuador; Montevideo, UruguayRawalpindi, Pakistan; San Salvador, El Salvador; Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina; Seattle, Washington; Tucson, Arizona;

Wuhan, China. Federal representatives from Israel and Peru also participated in the forum.

This forum was organized in collaboration with the Georgia Tech Water Resource Institute and the support of MWH

Americas INC., GE Water & Process Technologies, and METCALF & EDDY|AECOM.

Cities for Sustainable Growth: Green Buildings for Equitable CommunitiesLocation: City of LaGrange, Georgia USA

July 2007

Buildings generate over 50% of the total pollution in the U.S., more than transportation and industry combined. Due

to rising energy costs, buildings have become a financial, as well as environmental, burden to municipalities. LEED

Energy Star, and the 2030 Climate Challenge are promoted by local government associations and environmental groups

alike for their standards in energy efficiency, environmental quality, health standards, and financial rewards. The tools

available through these various programs will assist local governments in achieving environmental sustainability

Fast-growing cities have a unique chance to implement these policies to promote the construction of green buildings

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During July 17-19 the workshop addressed such topics as an overview on green building issues & terminology, policies

and incentives for public and private sector, and best practices for building consensus and stakeholder participation.

Sessions such as International Approach to Sustainability and Cities for Sustainable Growth highlighted best

practices and case studies from the local governments represented in the workshop. The forum focused on four

tracks: environment, policy, consensus building, and green building standards.

Cities and counties represented included: Asheville, NC; Athens-Clarke County, GA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Chapel

Hill, NC; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Congress of the Philippines; Decatur, GA; Delray Beach, FL; Durham, NC; Fort

Benning, GA; Fort McPherson, GA; Houston, TX; LaGrange, GA; Mexico City, Mexico; Normal, IL; North Miami, FL;

Sumter, SC; and Troop County; GA.

This forum was co-organized in conjunction with the City of LaGrange and LaGrange College. It was also supported

by the British Consulate General, Callaway Gardens, the Canadian Consulate General, David Oakey Designs andInterfaceFLOR.

Greener Solid Waste Practices:Reducing Emissions, Meeting Local Energy Needs, and Stimulating the Local EconomyLocation: City of Davis, California

September 2007

This forum was held on September 17-18, 2007 in the City of Davis, California. It explored best practices that

local governments can implement to promote greener solid waste initiatives. The workshop covered such topics as

alternative solid waste management practices and technologies, greenhouse gas emission mitigation opportunities,

landfill gas-to-energy, solid waste combustion, and zero-waste policies. Yolo County hosted a tour of its landfill

which includes the innovative Bioreactor and Organic Waste Digester project.

The diverse delegate list included deputy commissioners, public works directors, environmental affairs directors,

and other esteemed leaders from the following cities and counties:

A diligent and committed steering committee that represents such entities as the California Biomass Collaborative,

the California Integrated Waste Management Board, Chevron Energy Solutions, Los Angeles County Sanitation District,

the Monterey Regional Waste Management District, the William J. Clinton Foundations Climate Initiative, and SCS

Engineers, was integral to shaping the direction and content of the program.

Cities and counties represented included: Atlanta, Georgia; Beijing, China; Chicago, Illinois; Decatur, Georgia; New

Delhi, India; Fresno County, California; Los Angeles County, California, Marin County, California; Monterey, California;

New Orleans, California; Redding, California; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Sacramento, California; San Jose, California; Sao

Paolo, Brazil; Solano County, California; Stanislaus County, California; Tehama County, California; Woodland City,

California; Yolo County, California.

This forum was conducted in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Landfill Methane Outreach

Program, UC Davis, and Yolo County. It was supported by Covanta Energy, Delta Airlines, and UC Davis.

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Information Technology InitiativeAccording to former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, society needs to think of ways to bring wireless fidelity

(Wi-Fi) applications to the developing world, so as to make use of unlicensed radio spectrum to deliver cheap and

fast Internet access. Under this Information Technology Initiative, CIFAL Atlanta and its partner organization the

Wireless Internet Institute (W2i) are helping local governments deploy Information and Communications Technology

(ICT) infrastructure, applications and services to foster thriving digital communities.

Founded in 2002, W2i is an independent forum bringing together stakeholders around the world to accelerate the

adoption of wireless internet in support of social/economic development and better-managed cities, communities

and regions. The only global program of its kind, the W2i Digital Cities Convention is a thought-leadership conference

series that explores the planning and deployment of broadband-wireless infrastructure, applications and services

It provides practical training for local authorities and features roundtables for wireless service provider executives

and digital inclusion stakeholders.

CIFAL Atlanta supported the Second World Summit of Cities and Local Authorities held in Bilbo, Spain on Novembe

7-9, 2005. Other W2i Digital Cities Conventions were held in three major locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Shanghai, China; and San Francisco, California, USA

Second World Summit of Cities and Local AuthoritiesLocation: Bilbo, Spain

November 2005

As part of the Second World Summit of Cities and Local Authorities on Information Society CIFAL Bilbo, Bilbos

local Basque government, CIFAL Atlanta and W2i organized the fourth W2i Digital Cities Convention. Working with

international development organizations, local government associations, field practitioners and the private sector

CIFAL Atlanta helped draft an action plan for local government planning and deployment of broadband wireless

infrastructure for economic and social development.

A global event, the World Summit of Cities and Local Authorities on Information Society looks to reduce the digita

divide among the most disenfranchised segments of our society both in the developing and developed world.

Information technologies are essential tools that all members of society should have access to in order to be able

to benefit from the social and economic advantages that it can generate.

The Summit underscored the importance of local authorities in bridging the digital divide. Local authorities have an

intimate understanding of the situation on the ground and understand better than anyone else the needs of their

citizens. Their inclusion in the process was a vital step towards making such technology available to everyone a

reality as they will become the driving forces in many of these cases to ensuring that access is given to the many

not just the few. More than 2,000 representatives across five continents took part in the Summit. The plan drafted

with CIFAL Atlantas participation was incorporated into the Bilbo Declaration, which was the second phase of the

World Summit on the Information Society and was held in Tunis (November 16-18, 2005).

In 2006, CIFAL Atlanta supported and participated at the Digital Cities Conventions held in the Americas:

W2i Kicks Off Digital Cities ConventionLocation: Houston, TexasMarch 2006

W2i kicked off its Digital Cities Convention in Houston, Texas from February 28 to March 2, 2006. The convention was

co-hosted with Richard Lewis, the citys chief information officer and featured a keynote address by Houston Mayor Bil

White. While the City of Houston is often stereotyped for its extractive industries and aerospace applications, it


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is also a center of engineering and medicine, and Mayor White sees a broadband-wireless infrastructure invigorating

the entrepreneurship and innovation while also enabling a more flexible workplace and freeing commuters of

clogged highways.

The Convention attracted nearly 300 public- and private- sector participants, including field practitioners presenting

case studies from Houston, Philadelphia, Maryland, Texas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Georgia, and the National e-Mexico

System. In addition to panels on digital inclusion, participants heard industry expert debates on service provision of

broadband wireless infrastructure, funding mechanisms, and the role of systems integrators working in partnership

with cities to rollout Wi-Fi and Wi-MAX technology.

Leapfrogging the Infrastructure in Latin AmericaLocation: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

April 2006

W2i continued its Digital Cities Convention series in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from April 5-6, 2006. Drawing more than

180 attendees, the convention boasted 25 expert speakers and 10 case-study presenters from So Paulo, Rio de

Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Gois States. The Federation of Industries of Rio de Janeiro State (FIRJAN) was host to the

Convention, which was chaired by Ana Hoffman, Director of the Foundation for High-Powered Technology (FUNPAT)

within FIRJAN and W2i National Director for Brazil. Local government professionals presented case studies about

real and planned broadband-wireless deployments in Petropolis, Rio das Ostras, Maca, Mangaratiba, Marlia, Sud

Mennucci, Ouro Preto, Rio de Janeiro, Pira, and Gois State. The program included representatives from Brazils

national regulator, ANATEL, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, as well as the Rio state governors office

and other agencies.

Digital Cities Celebrates an Anniversary in Los AngelesLocation: Los Angeles, California USA

May 2006

The Digital Cities Convention in Los Angeles marked four years since the founding of the Wireless Internet Institute. As

the biggest metropolitan area in the United States, Los Angeles was an excellent backdrop to study the complexities

involved in creating consensus from overlapping jurisdictions, diverse communities and a rich, influential and

demanding private sector.

At the Digital Cities Convention in Los Angeles, the inaugural Digital Inclusion Roundtable drafted the first

Digital Inclusion Roundtable, which was approved by the general session on May 25, 2006. It responds to requests

from W2is city partners to expand coverage of the Digital Inclusion topic by providing a platform to facilitate the

sharing of emerging global best practices and to explore and develop local community implementation strategies

and scenarios.

W2i 2006Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA

Featuring more than 50 speakers and award recipients, the tenth Digital Cities Convention provided an inspiring

platform for best-practice sharing on a full range of issues and opportunities associated with broadband-wireless

infrastructure for cities, communities and regions. From Chicago to Minneapolis, Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, Buffalo

(NY) to Cambridge (MA), more than a dozen local-government CIOs gathered with veteran field

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Financial StatementASSETS

Cash

Account Receivables

Accounts Payable

Total Assets

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Liabilities

Deferred Revenue

Total Liabilities

Net Assets

Unrestricted

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

Support and Revenue

Contributions

Donated/In Kind Services

Total Support and Revenue

EXPENSES

Program Services

Management and General

Fund-Raising

Total Expenses

Changes in Net Assets

Net Assets - Beginning of Year

Net Assets End of Year

FY 2005

20,367

1,528

$21,895

15,000

$15,000

6,895

$6,895

52,758

249,690

$302,448

270,016

20,290

5,247

$295,553

$6,895

$0

$6,895

FY 2006

63,954

24,741

-2,836

$91,531

15,000

$15,000

76,531

$76,531

378,448

304,168

$682,616

393,120

132,310

$525,430

$71,186

$6,895

$78,081

JAN-SEP 2007

33,562

101,524

36,292

$98,790

0

0

98,790

$98,790

646,195

375,000

$1,021,195

473,514

122,845

$596,359

*

$78,081

*

The 2005 & 2006 financial records and representations seen here are based on an independently prepared review in

accordance with the guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

The 2007 pro-forma financial records and representations seen here have not been reviewed.

*not available until the fiscal year ends

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About UNITAR

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was established in 1965 as an autonomous body

within the United Nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the Organization through appropriate

training and research. UNITAR is governed by a Board of Trustees and is headed by an Executive Director. The

Institute is supported by voluntary contributions from governments, intergovernmental organizations, foundations,

and other non-governmental sources.

UNITAR provides training and capacity-building programs to assist countries in meeting the challenges of the 21st

century; conducts research to explore innovative training and capacity-building approaches; and forms partnerships

with other UN agencies, governments, non-governmental organizations, enterprises and the academia, for the

development and implementation of training and capacity-building programs that meet countries needs.

UNITAR offers some 150 different seminars and workshops and e-learning courses, designed and conducted each

year throughout the world, benefiting over 10,000 participants, mainly from developing countries and countries in

transition and close to 20,000 trainees following its e-learning courses. The staff numbers around 50 permanent

professionals who design and conduct the programs, relying on a dense network of carefully selected resource

persons, as well as international, national and regional institutions specializing in training, within and outside

the United Nations System.

All of UNITARs training and capacity-building programs are self-funded, and conducted throughout the world from

UNITAR Headquarters at Geneva, as well as through its regional offices in New York and Hiroshima. Additionally,

UNITAR coordinates de CIFAL network worldwide. CIFAL center provide training to local actors in order to enhance

their capacity to implement international conventions and the Millennium Development Goals.

UNITARs programs are diverse. They share, however, the common aim of answering needs identified by donor and

recipient partners. Moreover, each particular program develops synergies with the other activities in progress.

Mayor Shirley Franklin serves in the UNITAR Board of Trustees.


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Partners and Donors - Corporate Donors


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Partners and Donors - Institutional Partners


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Programmatic Calendar 2008

Themes Provisional dates Location

Climate Change Mayoral February 5-6 Caracas, Venezuela

Conference: Latin America

Airports for Economic Development: February 19-20 Johannesburg, South Africa

The Pan African Perspective

Green Space and Public Transit Policies March 12-14 Atlanta, USA

EPA Landfill Gas-to-Energy March 20-21 Bogota, Colombia

Airports Safety & Security Conference April 1-2 Shanghai, China

City AIDS Latin America April 16-17 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Airports for Economic Development: Latin America May 5-6 Atlanta, USA

Climate Change Mayoral Conference May 7 New York, USA

Mega City Water Forum May 14-15 Atlanta, USA

Caribbean Tourism and Economic Development June 11-12 Atlanta, USA

EPA Landfill Gas-to-Energy June 25-26 Guayaquil, Ecuador

Airports for Economic Development: North America July 23-24 Atlanta, USA

Land Use & Regional Planning August 5-6 LaGrange, USA

Economic Development Best Practice Sharing Forum August 21-22 Caracas, Venezuela

Gender Equality & Government August 28-29 Durban, South Africa

EPA Landfill Gas-to-Energy September 4-5 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Gender Equality and Government September 10-12 Atlanta, USA

Americas Award for Excellence in Public Service October 2 Atlanta, USA

Airports for Economic Development: Caribbean October 16-17 Atlanta, USA

EPA Landfill Gas-to-Energy November 6-7 Buenos Aires, Argentina

City AIDS South Africa November 12-13 Johannesburg, South Africa


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About Atlanta

As the capital of Georgia, Atlanta has become a financial and cultural center for the nation and the world.

Founded in 1837, Atlanta is a city built on bold ideas, timeless icons and unrestrained spirit. The epicente

of the Civil Rights Movement and birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Atlanta possesses a rich history

of determination and drive. Walk the tree-covered streets of this bustling metropolis and youll find tha

same spirit lives among its citizens today.

Metro Atlanta encompasses more than 4.5 million people. Fortune 500 companies, banks, airlines and a variety

of merchants call Atlanta home. Economic leaders like Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, UPS and

CNN are headquartered here. Atlantas dynamic business environment, abundant resources and innovative

minds have attracted Fortune 500 companies and small business entrepreneurs alike to the city.

From its boardrooms to its classrooms and everywhere in between its the people of Atlanta that make

this city come alive. Atlanta is cosmopolitan in every sense of the word, yet its filled with an unmistakable

hospitality that few cities possess. Its city streets welcome you with open arms and invite you to discove

its unique business and cultural landscape.

Atlantas bold spirit and business know-how is a reflection of the entire state of Georgia. Together, Atlantaand the state of Georgia are a powerful team. With easy accessibility, prime business amenities and a rich

cultural community we are the prime gateway for Western Hemisphere countries to access both the U.S

domestic and global markets.

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A very specific missionTo provide government authorities and civil society leaders of urban areas in

the Western Hemisphere with a forum to exchange strategies and learn best

practices in support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

A long-term visionTo become one of the best resources for government authorities in

developing solutions that improve the quality of life of their constituents.

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