EXECUTIVE REPORT

International Training Center for Government Authorities and Civil Society Leaders E 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 of
Atlanta to connect Atlanta to Latin America, to the Caribbean and to the world. Our mission is to provide
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 develop
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 ve thousand government ofcials and civil
society leaders from the Americas, South Africa, and China. Our programs provide a forum for government
authorities and civil society leaders to share knowledge on how to implement sound policies that support
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 CIFAL
Atlanta 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 environmental
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 efciency 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 Commissioners.
We provide capacity building forums on economic development with resources from Hartseld-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 extent
that for three years in a row, we have received sponsorships from Coca Cola Co., UPS, Bellsouth, ATT, Federal
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 reects 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-prot 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 Development
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 institutions
on how best to achieve economic growth and social development, increased information access, environmental
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 social
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 Board
Honorable Shirley Franklin
Mayor, City of Atlanta
Chair of the Executive Committee
Jos Ignacio Gonzlez
President, Hemisphere Trade Services Inc.
Secretary and Chair of the Development Committee
Luis Aguilar
President, Georgia Latin American Association
Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee
Luz Borrero
Deputy Chief Operating Ofcer, City of Atlanta
President and Executive Director
Alexander Meja
Senior Special Fellow, UNITAR
TRUSTEES
H.E. Ana Vilma de Escobar
Vice President, Republic of El Salvador
The Most Honorable Portia Simpson Miller
Member of Parliament, Republic of Jamaica
Andrew Young
President, Goodworks International and Former UN Ambassador
Dr. Wayne Clough
President, Georgia Institute of Technology;
Chair, Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education
Sam Williams
President, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Axel Leblois
President, W2i
Mack Reese
President, Gateway Development Inc.
Craig Lesser
Managing Director, Mckenna Long & Aldridge LLP
Board of Trustees and Staff 2007
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 ofcials, 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 life 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., Hartseld-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 nonprot 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
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United Nations Millennium
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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 Hartseld-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 Hartseld-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 America
Location: 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 Hartseld-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA), began an annual
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 of
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, Hartseld- Jackson has one of
the best infrastructures in terms of efciency, strategy and contribution to the economic development of the City of
Atlanta, making it the perfect model for airports worldwide. As reported by Hartseld-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
Sebastian Mathews
Program Director
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Leveraging Knowledge Hubs for Economic Development
Location: 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 ofcials
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 Conference
Location: 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 rst event of such a magnitude in Atlantas history, this high prole conference brought together city ofcials,
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 international center to live and do business, said Sam Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber
of Commerce.
The conference broadened city ofcials knowledge of economic development practices and enabled a better understanding
of international marketplace conditions. Participants included senior economic development ofcials 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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Viviana Montenegro
Program Manager
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Economic Development Program
Aviation and Airport Security Preparedness (China)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA
CIFAL Atlanta in partnership with the City of Atlanta, Hartseld-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA) and
Delta Air Lines, hosted a delegation of 30 Chinese airport and government ofcials 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 ofcials, along with government leaders
and 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.
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CIFAL 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 their
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 Caribbean
Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA
March 2007
A delegation of over thirty airport executives, central government authorities and civil aeronautical ofcials representing
sixteen 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 rst
of a three of the best practice sharing Executive Seminar series organized in conjunction with the Airports Council
International (ACI), Hartseld-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 America
Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA
May 2007
This program Leveraging Airports for Economic Development: North America was the second in a three part global
Executive Seminar series. On May 9-11, 2007 a delegation comprising 25 airport executives and state/provincial level
transport and aviation government ofcials 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 Workshop
Location: 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 ofcials from the North China Region and Beijing Capital International Airport converged in Beijing,
China. In partnership with Airports Council International (ACI), the United Nations Institute for Training and Research
(UNITAR), Hartseld-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 rst time, the
need 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, Hartseld-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, SITA, L-3 Communications,
Bearn Sterns and Georgia State University. T
he Americas Competitiveness Forum: Promoting Prosperity and Economic Opportunity
Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA
June 2007
During June 11-12 of this year, CIFAL Atlanta co-organized the rst 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-prot leaders to share knowledge and ideas in key areas of competitiveness.
The Americas Competitiveness Forum discussed the most important drivers of competitiveness: Education and workforce
development, 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 rst high-level hemispheric
meeting focusing solely on improving the regions competitiveness. The USDOC opened a bid process to host the rst
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.
Estrella Merlos
Planning Director
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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 million 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 helpless
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 Nations
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 ght the spread of HIV and AIDS in their
cities and countries. In June 19-23, 2005, CIFAL Atlanta held the rst City AIDS Americas Conference. Approximately
15 cities representing major urban centers from six countries in the Americas participated in the program to share
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 Georgia
Location: 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-country
and city-to-city. In the State of Georgia, new immigrants have totaled approximately 577,273 or 7 percent of
the population.
As immigration numbers continue to rise, local governments are faced with how to properly assimilate these people
into their communities. In an effort to support the changing demographics of rural and urban cities with their
diverse needs and growing population challenges, two separate day-long workshops in Athens and Atlanta, Georgia
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 municipal
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
benecial and prosperous system.
Gender Equality for National and Local Governments 2006
Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA
Inaugurated on November 13, 2005, CIFAL Atlanta delivered the rst in a series of global workshops designed
to encourage greater female representation in the fields of academia, business and government. The Gender
Equality for National and Local Governments 2006 workshop, was designed to sensitize policy makers to best
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 women
in signicant 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 2006
Location: 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 Haiti
Location: 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, the
new 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 signicant ways. Conversations exploring policies on gender equality will become action agendas for real change.
Francesca Cesa Bianchi
Program Manager
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Social Development and Quality of Life Program
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 2006
Location: 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 Haiti
Location: 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, the
new 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.
City AIDS Latin America 2007
Location: 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.
Estrella Merlos
Planning Director
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E emerlos@cifalatlanta.org
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Gender Equality & Government: The Americas Forum 2007
Location: 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 for
decision-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 Service
Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA
November 2007
The Americas Award for Excellence in Public Service responds to the need of recognize and honor government
ofcials 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 ofcials from national and local
governments who have successfully implemented exemplary programs or best practices in order to achieve the
eight Millennium Development Goals.
For the rst 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 ofcial 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 Award:
Child Mortality Reduction
Sergio Fajardo Valderrama
Mayor of Medelln, Colombia
Gender Equality Leadership Award
Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon
Head of Government
Mxico City, Mxico
Environmental Sustainability
Leadership Award
Paco Moncayo Gallegos
Mayor, Quito, Ecuador
Public Health Leadership Award:
Maternal Health Improvement
Honorio Galvis Aguilar
Mayor, Bucaramanga, Colombia
Education Leadership Award
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 Award
Nathalie Cely Suarez
Minister of Social Development, Ecuador
Public Health Leadership Award:
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Reduction
Bautista Rojas Gomez
Secretary of State, Dominican Republic
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Environmental Sustainability Program
Ensuring 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 signicantly reduce emission of greenhouse gases by 2012. Local
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 nding that adopting long-term sustainable practices carries
additional benets 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 civil
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 landll 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 Landll Methane
Outreach Program, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Pollution Prevention Assistance Division. Since
inception, CIFAL Atlanta has hosted ve 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 Century
Location: 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 ofcials, and private enterprise executives from 25 U.S. mega-cities and 15 international mega-cities to
attend Atlantas rstever 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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Countries represented include: Argentina, Brazil, China, Ecuador, Egypt, the United Kingdom, Jordan, Mexico, South
Africa, Switzerland, and the United States.
Supported by the World Bank Institute, the Alliance to Save Energy, the Association of Metropolitan Water
Agencies, AWWA Research Foundation, the International Water Association, the Global Environment and Technology
Foundation, Veolia Water, the Water Environment Federation, along with several other leading water organizations,
the forum focused on ways of helping local authorities approach water resource management from an integrated
perspective, sharing innovative strategies to ensure a safe and sustainable water supply
for the long term.
The future of our cities depends on economic growth; depends on jobs for all who want and are able to work;
depends on keeping cities affordable and enjoyable places to live...All of these things growth, jobs, affordability
and quality of life depend on something even more fundamental - a clean and reliable supply of water, said
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin at the workshops opening luncheon.
Leveraging Landlls with Public Private Partnerships:
Improving Local Government Financial Performance by Protecting the Environment
Location: LaGrange, Georgia USA
June 2006
CIFAL Atlanta in cooperation with the City of LaGrange and LaGrange College held the Leveraging Landlls with
Public-Private Partnerships: Improving Local Government Financial Performance by Protecting the Environment
workshop in LaGrange, Georgia from June 7-9, 2006.
Ninety-one participants from more than 20 cities and counties representing six states and one Latin American
country attended the three-day workshop. Representatives from the U.S. included Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky and representatives from Latin America included the city of Cali,
Colombia. More than 40 organizations in total attended.
The aim of the workshop was to foster best-practice sharing among local governments to effectively reduce
greenhouse gas emissions at their local landlls by capturing the methane and converting it to landll gas,
which provides a protable option to cities, as illustrated by the City of LaGrange. The workshop addressed the
participants environmental, social, and nancial concerns relating landlls, and introduced the landll gas project
as a triple win solution a win for the public sector, a win for the private sector, anda win for the environment.
Using landll gas as an energy source reduces local air pollution, makes communities more livable, and lowers the
risk of global warming, said Victoria Ludwig, workshop speaker and program manager of the EPAs Landll Methane
Outreach Program.
The EPAs Landll Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) works to assist local governments, businesses, energy providers
and communities at large on ways to protect the environment and build a sustainable future. CIFAL Atlanta is
currently working with LMOP to coordinate a follow-up workshop.
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Mega-City Water Forum: Planning for Sustainable Growth
Location: 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 ofcials from cities and water agencies
with experts from academia, non-prots, and private sector organizations to share best practices in shaping policies
to promote this goal. The forum is unique in providing a platform for local government ofcials 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
identied as well as partnerships formed and commitments by the delegates to improve upon their current water
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, Uruguay;
Rawalpindi, 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 Communities
Location: 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 nancial, 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 efciency, environmental quality, health standards, and nancial 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
and the renovation of existing 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 and
InterfaceFLOR.

Greener Solid Waste Practices:
Reducing Emissions, Meeting Local Energy Needs, and Stimulating the Local Economy
Location: 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,
landll gas-to-energy, solid waste combustion, and zero-waste policies. Yolo County hosted a tour of its landll
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 Landll 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 Initiative
According to former U.N. Secretary-General Ko Annan, society needs to think of ways to bring wireless delity
(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 November
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 Authorities
Location: 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, eld 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 digital
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 benet 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 ve 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 Convention
Location: Houston, Texas
March 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 ofcer and featured a keynote address by Houston Mayor Bill
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 exible workplace and freeing commuters of
clogged highways.
The Convention attracted nearly 300 public- and private- sector participants, including eld 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 America
Location: 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 ofce
and other agencies.
Digital Cities Celebrates an Anniversary in Los Angeles
Location: 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, inuential and
demanding private sector.
At the Digital Cities Convention in Los Angeles, the inaugural Digital Inclusion Roundtable drafted the rst
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 2006
Location: 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 eld
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Financial Statement
ASSETS
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 nancial records and representations seen here are based on an independently prepared review in
accordance with the guidelines established by the American Institute of Certied Public Accountants.
The 2007 pro-forma nancial records and representations seen here have not been reviewed.
*not available until the scal 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, beneting 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 ofces 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 identied 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
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 Landll 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 Landll 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 Landll 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 Landll Gas-to-Energy November 6-7 Buenos Aires, Argentina
City AIDS South Africa November 12-13 Johannesburg, South Africa
About Atlanta
As the capital of Georgia, Atlanta has become a nancial 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 epicenter
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 nd that
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 lled with an unmistakable
hospitality that few cities possess. Its city streets welcome you with open arms and invite you to discover
its unique business and cultural landscape.
Atlantas bold spirit and business know-how is a reection of the entire state of Georgia. Together, Atlanta
and 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.
Designed by Mark Addona and Manuel Ortiz
A very specic mission
To 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 vision
To 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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