The meeting is organized by the CBD Secretariat. Participants will address the development and establishment of a thematic focal point within the Clearing-House Mechanism and the development of communication mechanisms among indigenous and local communities.  

dates: 24-26 February 2003  
location: Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Plurinational State of  
contact: CBD Secretariat  
phone: 1-514-288-2220  
fax: 1-514-288-6588  
e-mail: secretariat@biodiv.org  
www: http://www.biodiv.org/doc/meeting.asp?wg=TEGTKCHM-01