Senior officials and high-level delegations from the Group of 77 Member States, UN institutions, inter-governmental, and non-governmental organizations will meet to strengthen cooperation in the field of science and technology among the nations of the South. Three workshops on information communication technology, safe drinking water, and biotechnology will be held during the conference.  

dates: 27-30 October 2002  
location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates  
contact: Mourad Ahmia, Executive Secretary, Office of the Chairman of the G-77  
phone: 1-212-963-3816  
fax: 1-212-963-3515  
e-mail: G77off@unmail.org  
www: http://www.g77.org/sshlcst/index.html