On 23 February 2009, the Global Alliance for ICT and Development held an open consultation in Geneva.

Hosted by the International Telecommunication Union, the consultation was an opportunity for the ICTD community in Geneva to continue discussions on

1. communication and transparency within GAID,
2. work programme and substantive focus of GAID and
3. partnerships and institutional relationships.

Extended deadline: 03 March 2009

The GAID Secretariat invites nominations for new candidatures for representatives of governments, civil society/not-for-profit, private sector and international organizations in the Steering Committee and the Strategy Council by 15 February 2009. It is envisioned that approximately one-third of the membership should rotate.

As is established practice, nominations for Member States are being solicited through the United Nations regional groups. Civil society and trade organizations are being invited to identify nominations from among their constituencies. There is no limit to the number of nominations that may be submitted. Qualified organizations may also independently express interest in membership.

Nominations should be submitted to the Secretariat by the appropriate deadline noted above through the email address gaid AT un-gaid DOT org.

APPOINTMENT

The list of recommended candidates will be developed following consultations with the Strategy Council and the Steering Committee and presented to the Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs for his approval. The appointment of new members is anticipated to be announced in April 2009.

For queries, please contact the GAID Secretariat (gaid AT un-gaid DOT org, +1 212 963 5796).