UNDP Zambia

Livingstone Conference on Cluster Munitions 31st March - 1st April 2008
Welcome to the registration and information page of the Livingstone Conference on Cluster Munitions. Livingstone conference is a major milestone in developing a new international instrument that will prohibit cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians. Since the inception of the process a year ago, Africa has been a strong supporter with more than 40 countries actively participating in the various international and regional conferences.  International negotiations on a treaty text will take place in Dublin in May 2008 and it is crucial to consolidate the African momentum and to strengthen the African position.  The Conference was held in the Zambezi Sun Hotel on the edge of the Victoria Falls in Livingstone, Zambia. Official programme starts on Monday 31st March at 8.00.  Press Releases:  7th April 2008, Lusaka: Zambia to coordinate Africa's work at the Dublin Conference on Cluster Munitions 31st March 2008, Livingstone: UNDP Welcomes African Regional Conference on Cluster Munitions Final Conference Documents (updated 15th April 2008):  The Livingstone Declaration in English The Livingstone Declaration in French List of participants The International Committee of the Red Cross presentation on General Obligations and Scope of the Draft Cluster Munitions Convention  The Cluster Munitions Coalition presentation on Cluster Munitions The UN Mine Action Team opening statement, Lotta Sylwander, UNICEF RR The UN Mine Action Team closure statement, Aeneas C. Chuma, UN RC The Final Programme of the Conference Opening speech by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs Kabinga J. Pande  The Conference Report on the Africa Conference on Cluster Munitions (updated 29th April 2008)  Background material updated before the conference: Message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia, Hon Kabinga J. Pande, MP (PDF) Final Draft of the Livingstone Declaration (PDF) Wellington Declaration (PDF) Compendium of proposals submitted by delegations during the Wellington Conference (PDF)  Programme for the Livingstone Conference (PDF) Logistical note and other important information! (RTF) Draft Cluster Munitions Treaty Text (English) Draft Cluster Munitions Treaty Text (French) For more information, go to UNDP site on crisis prevention and recovery.  The conference is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia and supported by the United Nations Development Programme.  For more information, contact conference secretariat at Telephone: +260-211-250800 / Margaret Kasonso Email: margaret.kasonso@undp.org Fax: +260-211-251201 or 253805