In accordance with rule 13 of the rules of procedure of the Conference, the credentials of representatives of States members of UNCTAD are to be issued either by the Head of State or Government or by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the country concerned. Those credentials, together with the names of alternate representatives and advisers, should be communicated to the Secretary-General of UNCTAD.

Please note that all members of an official delegation must be included in the letter of credentials. Other delegation members – such as the entourage – should be listed in a separate note verbale sent through your permanent mission in Geneva.

All members of official delegations and members of their entourage, such as protocol officers, spouses, advisers, staff, drivers and security personnel etc., are required to register online for the Conference.

As part of this registration process, a letter of credentials for the official delegation and a note verbale for the entourage must be uploaded on to the registration system.

The original signed documents should be sent to the UNCTAD secretariat at the following address:

Intergovernmental Support Service
UNCTAD
Office E-8123
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland

Enquiries should be sent to: registration.unctad14@unctad.org

Representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency and intergovernmental organizations that have been invited to attend, as per rule 80 of the rules of procedure of the Conference, should provide a letter of credentials duly signed by the head of their organization, and those credentials, together with the names of alternate representatives and advisers, should be communicated to the Secretary-General of UNCTAD.

Please note that all members of the official delegation must be included in the letter of credentials. Other delegation members – such as the entourage – should be listed in a separate note verbale sent to the secretariat.

All members of official delegations and members of their entourage are required to register online for the Conference.

As part of this registration process, the letter of credentials for the official delegation and a note verbale for the entourage must be uploaded on to the registration system.

The original signed documents should be sent to the UNCTAD secretariat at the following address:

Intergovernmental Support Service
UNCTAD
Office E-8123
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland

Enquiries should be sent to: registration.unctad14@unctad.org

Download:List of intergovernmental organizations participating in the activities of UNCTAD

Representatives of international organizations of parliamentarians that have been invited to attend the Conference should provide a letter of credentials duly signed by the head of their organization, and those credentials, together with the names of alternate representatives and advisers, should be communicated to the Secretary-General of UNCTAD.

Please note that all members of the official delegation must be included in the letter of credentials. Other delegation members – such as the entourage – should be listed in a separate note verbale sent to the secretariat.

All members of official delegations and members of their entourage are required to register online for the Conference.

As part of this registration process, the letter of credentials for the official delegation and a note verbale for the entourage must be uploaded on to the registration system.

The original signed documents should be sent to the UNCTAD secretariat at the following address:

Intergovernmental Support Service
UNCTAD
Office E-8123
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland

Enquiries should be sent to: registration.unctad14@unctad.org

Representatives of United Nations, specialized agencies and related organizations that have been invited to attend the Conference should provide a letter of credentials duly signed by the head of their organization, and those credentials, together with the names of alternate representatives and advisers, should be communicated to the Secretary-General of UNCTAD.

Please note that all members of the official delegation must be included in the letter of credentials. Other delegation members – such as the entourage – should be listed in a separate note verbale sent to the secretariat.

All members of official delegations and members of their entourage are required to register online for the Conference.

As part of this registration process, the letter of credentials for the official delegation and a note verbale for the entourage must be uploaded on to the registration system.

The original signed documents should be sent to the UNCTAD secretariat at the following address:

Intergovernmental Support Service
UNCTAD
Office E-8123
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland

Enquiries should be sent to: registration.unctad14@unctad.org

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Academics, university professors, researchers and faculty members who have either been invited to participate in or wish to attend UNCTAD 14, and/or associated forums and other events, such as the World Investment Forum and the Global Commodities Forum, are requested to register online for the Conference.

A copy of the individual invitation issued by UNCTAD, or an endorsement letter from the Head of Department or Vice-Chancellor of their institution confirming their status and clearly explaining their academic interest, should be uploaded during the online registration process.

Final confirmation of participation will be subject to approval by the UNCTAD secretariat.

Enquiries should be sent to registration.unctad14@unctad.org

Representatives from private sector businesses who have either been invited to or wish to attend UNCTAD 14, and/or associated forums and other events, such as the World Investment Forum and the Global Commodities Forum, are requested to register online for the Conference.

Please note that after the registration process and prior to approval of participation the secretariat may request further information from participants.

Final confirmation of participation will be subject to approval by the UNCTAD secretariat.

Enquiries should be sent to: registration.unctad14@unctad.org

UNCTAD Youth Forum will offer the opportunity to young people to join UNCTAD 14 discussions. This forum will take place from 19 to 21 July and is open to those that are interested in helping to shape the future they want and that are students or young professionals aged between 18 and 30, from all continents.

Youth representatives who have been formally selected and invited to participate in UNCTAD 14 and the Youth Forum are requested to register online for the Conference.

Personal letters of invitation issued by UNCTAD should be uploaded during the online registration process.

Final confirmation of participation will be subject to approval by the UNCTAD secretariat.

Enquiries should be sent to: unctad14@unctad.org

Media accreditation for UNCTAD 14 is strictly reserved for members of the press - print, photo, radio, TV, film, news agencies, and online media who represent a bona fide media organization (Full guidelines available here)

All members of the press are required to register online for the Conference.

To complete the registration process, media representatives will be requested to upload:

1. A letter of assignment (PDF format) on official letterhead of a media organization signed by the Publisher or Editor-in-chief indicating the name and duration of assignment of the journalist(s) who will cover the Conference.

AND

2. A copy of the filled out accreditation form (English and French).

Incomplete requests

Incomplete requests will not be processed. Confirmation of your accreditation will be sent to the email provided in the form.

Double accreditation

No double accreditation is allowed (e.g. both as a journalist and as a delegate).

How to pick up your media accreditation

Once you receive an e-mail confirming that your request for accreditation has been approved, you can obtain your media press pass on site [details to be confirmed].

When picking up your media press pass, you must present:

1. Valid passport from a State recognized by the United Nations General Assembly.
2. Second ID which could be a press card, work ID, driver's license or other form of photo ID.

Enquiries should be sent to: pressunctad14@unog.ch

A Civil Society Forum will be organized as part of the official programme of UNCTAD 14.

The Forum will start before and run in parallel to the Conference. It will provide an opportunity for participating civil society organizations (CSOs) to discuss and formulate their views on the issues related to the Conference agenda. The Civil Society Declaration will be delivered to the opening plenary of UNCTAD 14.

The Preparatory Committee for UNCTAD 14 will hold two hearings with civil society in Geneva prior to the Conference to provide CSOs the opportunity to contribute to the preparatory process and comment on the pre-conference negotiating text.

CSOs wishing to take part in the preparatory process (Hearings with civil society), the Civil Society Forum and the Conference round tables and debates must have observer status with UNCTAD or be accredited to UNCTAD 14. And each all representatives must be designated by the Head of their organization before their online registration to the Conference will be approved.

Download: List of CSOs with observer status

Accreditation to UNCTAD 14

The deadline to apply for accreditation was 30 April 2016. The application process is now closed.

Designation of Representatives to the hearings, The Civil Society Forum and the Conference

The Head of organizations that have observer status with UNCTAD or are accredited to UNCTAD 14 are requested to designate their representatives who will attend the Conference and its preparatory meetings. The official letter (on official letterhead and signed by the Head of the organization) should be sent by mail, e-mail or fax to UNCTAD's Civil Society Outreach Unit.

Please provide the job title and full contact information for each representative.

Register online for the Conference

Designated representatives are requested to register online for the Conference.

A copy of the individual invitation issued by UNCTAD should be uploaded during the online registration process. Final confirmation of participation will be subject to approval by the UNCTAD secretariat.

Once registration is confirmed, designated representatives may participate in the Preparatory Hearings, the Forum and the public meetings and debates at UNCTAD 14. They may also access non-restricted general documentation and use the facilities provided for CSOs at the Conference centre.

Please Note:

Only representatives who have been designated by the Head of their organization and have registered online for UNCTAD 14 will be able to participate.

All participants are responsible for obtaining their entry visa for Kenya and for financing their travel and accommodation in Nairobi for the duration of their stay.

The number of representatives allowed per organization might be limited by the capacity of available meeting space.

Enquiries should be sent to: cso.unctad14@unctad.org

Guests and invitees who do not fall into any of the above categories who have either been invited to or wish to attend UNCTAD 14, and/or associated forums and other events, such as the World Investment Forum and the Global Commodities Forum, are requested to register online for the Conference.

Please note that after the registration process and prior to approval of participation the secretariat may request further information from participants.

Final confirmation of participation will be subject to approval by the UNCTAD secretariat.

Enquiries should be sent to: registration.unctad14@unctad.org.