The focus of this conference will be on best practices in developing countries for science, for public policy and management, for increasing the participation of local people in decision making, and for improving partnerships and capacity building. The conference is part of a project funded by UNEP/GEF and is implemented by the Third World Network of Scientific Organizations.  

dates: 13-17 December 2002  
location: Cairo, Egypt  
contact: Helen Martin  
fax: 39-040-224-0689  
e-mail: info@twnso.org