MESSAGE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Welcome on the Collaborative Inter-Governmental Scientific Research Institute website, which provides information on the CISRI Organization and its programs. Established 20 November 2000 through an International Agreement endowed with a high standard of institutional commitment, the CISRI Organization has the function to promote scientific research, initiatives and education in favour of international co-operation (Article I of the International Agreement establishing CISRI), both at technical and advocacy level and represents a platform of institutional relevance for the issues related to international and development cooperation providing high relevance to NGO/IGO enhancement and partnership.

In these eight years the Organization has grown constantly and has provided its Members with an optimal standard of technical support and institutional network.

The International Agreement establishing CISRI has received the highest level of institutional commitment:
1) registration with the Secretariat of the United Nations (United Nations Treaty Series - UNTS N°37542)
2) publication on the United Nations Statement of Treaties and International Agreements (ST/LEG/SER.A.652 of June 2001)
3) publication on the front page of the United Nations Cumulative Index

CISRI is a Member of the Global Compact of the United Nations and its principal subsidiary Program is official Observer to the United Nations, by decision N°E/2003/212 of 5 March 2003 and supported by several Projects of Resolution within the UN General Assembly

Being represented to the United Nations (New York, Vienna, Geneva and Nairobi) as well as in Rome, Paris and to the UNIDO (Unite Nations Industrial Development Organizations) it has further appointed Representatives to various Countries and International Institutions, like the COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa).

Our commitment is to provide continuous support and aid to the various components of the international cooperation scenario, for the attainment of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

In the name of the General Council, I have the honour to thank you for your visit to the CISRI website.

Dr.Alessandro MANINI

Secretary-General