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Fifty-ninth annual session of the Commission

Palais des Nations (Conference Room XVIII), Geneva
24-26 February 2004

Geneva, 17 February 2004 - The 55 member States of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) will meet for its annual session at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 24-26 February 2004.

On the first day, the Commission will review inter alia the current economic situation in the UNECE region based on the Economic Survey of Europe, 2004 No. 1. One of the main topics taken up thereafter will be "Policies to stimulate competitiveness and growth". Under this item two round-table discussions will be organized, both with the participation of government representatives. It is proposed that the first provide for an exchange of experiences on best practices and national policies that have proved successful in increasing competitiveness and growth. The second would focus on regional initiatives and cooperation in the UNECE region as well as the role of the UNECE in stimulating competitiveness. During its High-level Policy Segment, the Commission will also focus on its own reform.

The General Segment of the Commission will discuss:

  • UNECE's cooperation with OSCE
  • The work of the UNECE: achievements, constraints and perspectives
  • Preparation for and follow-up to world and regional conferences
  • UNECE technical cooperation activities in 2003

During its final session, the Commission will elect its new Bureau.

The session and discussions are open to the public.

For further information please contact:

UNECE Information Service
Palais des Nations
CH - 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland

Phone: +41(0)22 917 44 44
Fax: +41(0)22 917 05 05
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: http://www.unece.org/commission/2004/59th_index.htm

Ref: ECE/GEN/04/P07