IOM-CSO Consultations 2011

The annual IOM-CSO Consultations aim to strengthen the mutual understanding and partnership between IOM and civil society. They serve as a platform to identify joint priorities, facilitate the exchange of best practices, and generate innovative solutions.  

Agenda

08:45-9:00	Coffee Break
09:00-9:30	Introduction of participants and meeting objectives and structure Moderator: Gervais Appave
09:30-9:50	Global migration challenges, priorities and IOM's vision for CSO partnerships William Lacy Swing, Director General, IOM (Presentation)
09:50-10:15	Participant Discussion
10:15-10:30	Coffee Break
10:30-10:45	IOM's role in global migration processes, mechanisms and consultations Md. Shahidul Haque, Director, International Cooperation and Partnerships Department (Presentation)
10:45-11:00	Participant Discussion
11:00-11:15	CSO partnerships in migration management and human development Laurence Hart, Head, Migrant Assistance Division, Department of Migration Management (Presentation)
11:15-11:25	CSO partners and IOM communications Jemini Pandya, Senior Media and Communications Officer/Spokesperson, Media and Communications Division
11:25-12:15	Participant Discussion
12:15-12:30	Summary of Morning Discussion
12:30-14:00	Informal Lunch (Hosted by IOM, 1st floor conference room, Main Building)
14:00-14:10	Introduction of Afternoon Session
14:10-14:30	IOM's role in humanitarian response David Derthick, Senior Humanitarian Advisor, Department of Operations and Emergencies Overview of IOM's role in humanitarian response over the last five years, including as Cluster Lead Agency
14:30-15:00	IOM-CSO partnerships in humanitarian response: opportunities and challenges with joint partnership Case studies: Praesidium Project - Simona Moscarelli, IOM Legal Expert Evacuation in Humanitarian Crisis - Qasim Sufi, Chief of Mission, IOM N'Djamena CCCM Cluster Haiti - Nuno Nunes, Senior Emergency Officer
15:00-16:00	Plenary discussion based on themes identified
16:00-16:15	Coffee Break
16:15-16:45	Lessons Learned: recommendations for enhancing IOM/CSO partnerships
16:45-17:15	Participant Discussion
17:15-17:45	Next Steps: opportunities and follow-up actions towards strategic partnerships
17:45-18:00	Closing Remarks William Lacy Swing, Director General, IOM
18:00-19:00	Cocktail Reception (1st floor conference room, Main Building)

Final Report on the 2011 IOM-CSO Consultations