[Info Update] March 31 Haiti Intl Donor's Conf in NY

Below are details about the upcoming March 31 International Donors' Conference Towards a New Future for Haiti

The URL is: http://haiticonference.org/logistics.html

LOGISTICAL NOTE

Date and Time:
31 March, 2010
9:00 a.m – 5:30 p.m.

Venue:
The Trusteeship Council Chamber, United Nations Secretariat

Access Cards:
Due to the limited seating capacity, access to the Trusteeship Council Chamber will, in addition to a valid UN grounds pass, require a secondary access card issued by the Protocol and Liaison Service. Further information will be provided in the Journal of the United Nations.

Overflow Space:
The Economic and Social Council Chamber has been reserved as an overflow room to further accommodate delegates wishing to observe the proceedings of the conference. An access card is not required for access to the ECOSOC Chamber. In addition, the full proceedings will be broadcast live via UN Television.

Registration:
Invitees are requested to visit the Conference website and indicate their intent to participate by filling out the information under the ‘Register’ tab by the 24th of March.

Advance Notice of Pledge:
In order for the pledges to be highlighted at the event, you invitees are requested to re-visit the website starting the 24th of March, and provide the information under the ‘Pledge/Pledge Form’ tab.

Pledge Statements:
Given the number of delegations expected to attend the Conference and the limits of time, only those making new financial contributions (as distinct from in-kind) for long-term recovery and reconstruction (as distinct from the humanitarian assistance that so many countries have already generously provided) will be speaking. Pledging statements will need to be limited to less than 3 minutes. However, longer written statements may be shared during the Conference, or in advance. These written statements will be posted on the Conference website.