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This document is the Action List from the Thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Porlamar, Venezuela, on May 23-24, 2006. It records administrative decisions, elections, budget approvals, and policy modifications made during the two-day session.

This document records the decisions made during the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Polamar, Venezuela, on May 23-24, 2006.

This document records six resolutions adopted by the Conference of the Parties (CoP) during its thirteenth meeting held on May 23 and 24, 2006, in Isla Margarita, Venezuela.

The 22nd Meeting of the IAI Executive Council, held in Porlamar, Venezuela, on May 22-23, 2006, focused on administrative appointments, the development of a Strategic Plan, and the resolution of project compliance issues.

This document records the decisions and action items from the 22nd Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Porlamar, Venezuela, on May 22-23, 2006. The meeting focused on administrative appointments, the development of a strategic plan, and the management of research projects and funding.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) submitted a core budget request of $1,012,405 for the 2006-2007 fiscal year, which is identical to the previous year's request. The budget supports Directorate operations, which account for approximately 25% of the total IAI budget. Key priorities for the period include the implementation of the CRN II Program, the organization of four Training Institutes, and the development of an IAI Strategic Plan to link science with policy decision-making.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) submitted a basic budget request for the 2006/2007 fiscal year, seeking to maintain the same total funding level as the previous year at 1,012,405 USD. The request emphasizes the implementation of the CRN II program, the closure of CRN I, and the organization of four training institutes, while managing operational costs and addressing inflation and currency devaluation in Brazil.

This report from the President of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the formation of several committees and the preparation for a joint meeting between the EC, the Conference of the Parties (COP), and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) in Venezuela.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Annual Program for 2006/07 outlines a strategic shift toward integrating scientific excellence with policy relevance and adaptation to global change. The plan focuses on consolidating cooperative research networks, enhancing administrative efficiency, expanding capacity building through training institutes, and strengthening partnerships across the Americas to create a 'network of networks' for science and capacity building.

This document is a participant list for the 13th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on May 23 and 24, 2006, on Isla Margarita, Venezuela.

This report evaluates the 'Next Generation Policy Directions' project, which trained young researchers from seven developing countries to integrate information society and sustainable development policies. It finds that while youth can directly influence national ICT strategies and bridge policy gaps due to their interdisciplinary flexibility, they require strong institutional support and tailored gender-inclusive strategies to be effective. Key success factors included 'learning by doing' and providing researchers with a sense of ownership over their work.

This report by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) analyzes South Africa's (SA) positions and strategy within the World Trade Organization (WTO) agricultural trade negotiations. It examines the domestic policy-making processes, the influence of stakeholders like Agri SA, and SA's role in international coalitions including the G20, the Cairns Group, and the African Group. The document details SA's specific stances on the three pillars of agriculture negotiations: market access, domestic support, and export competition, while recommending greater transparency and more detailed identification of specific domestic offensive and defensive interests.

This 2006 report analyzes trade and investment barriers between South Africa, India, and Brazil. It finds that while trade is growing, particularly between South Africa and Brazil, it remains hampered by high tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and a lack of awareness among the business sector regarding the IBSA initiative. The report recommends reducing customs duties, improving infrastructure, and involving the private sector in trade agreement implementation.

The Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) report from April 2006 details a review of the IAI's budget, audit processes, and administrative manuals. Key concerns include the sustainability of the Core Budget due to uncollected contributions and currency fluctuations (USD vs Brazilian real), as well as the need for updated procurement manuals and a new strategy for external audits.

This report details the activities and recommendations of the Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) following a meeting in March 2006. The committee reviewed the 2005/2006 financial status, the 2006/2007 basic budget request, and administrative manuals, while expressing concern over budget sustainability and the impact of the US dollar's weakening against the Brazilian real.

The Report of the Director and Scientific Officer of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details administrative restructuring, the evolution of scientific programs (CRN I and II), and expanded institutional partnerships to increase the institute's impact on regional global change and adaptation research.

The minutes of the Twelfth Meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held in Montreal, Canada, on May 5-6, 2005, detail the administrative, financial, and scientific governance of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Key outcomes included the election of Dr. Holm Tiessen as Director, the approval of the 2005-2006 core budget and annual program, and the adoption of new voting rules for the Conference of the Parties.

The document contains the minutes of the Twenty-First Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on September 8-9, 2005, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The meeting focused on the transition to a new Director, the approval of the second round of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN II) program, and strategies to increase the institute's visibility and policy relevance across the Americas.

The report details the proceedings of the 21st Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on September 8-9, 2005. The meeting focused on the appointment of a new Executive Director, the approval of the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN II) program, and strategies to increase the Institute's visibility and policy relevance.

The National Chairman's Annual Statement 2006 from the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) analyzes the shifting global balance of power, the rise of emerging economies in the South, and the specific geopolitical and economic challenges facing Africa and South Africa.