11-12 SEPTEMBER 2017 | NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Strategic Negotiation Skills Training for Small States’ UN Representatives

Conference Room 12, Joint Office of Commonwealth Permanent Missions to the United Nations,

685 Third Avenue (entrance on 44th Street) 11th Floor, New York 10017

Commonwealth Small States Center of Excellence

UNITAR New York Office 27th & 28th June 2018

SUMMARY REPORT

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Contents

I. Abstract and Background……………………………………………………………….……………………………….2

II. Speaker Biographies ………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

III. Programme………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..7

IV. Session Summary ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

V. Evaluations

a. Participant List …………………………………………………………………………………………..........14

b. Participant Feedback Questionnaire………………………………………….……………………….16

c. Participant Feedback Results………………………………………………………………………………18

VI. Analysis………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………22

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Abstract This report covers a training course that was based on the collaboration of the United Nations Institute of Training and Research and the Commonwealth Small States Centre of Excellence (SSCOE) that took place in New York from 27th-28th June 2018. The format of the course was designed to be a lecture and discussion based seminar. The course was taught by expert panelists from various departments that part take in the work of multilateral negotiations. Furthermore, this training has strengthened knowledge on negotiation complexity in multilateral contexts, better understandings of the tensions, differences and conflicts that may occur in international contexts and improve abilities to negotiate as small state representatives. Background Diplomats negotiate all the time. Their negotiation skills and abilities are crucial to the strength of their states’ international relationships and foreign policy, and thus also to the internal development of states. However, smaller states’ officials often lack the resources, adequate time, or even skills due to capacity constraints to maximize the outcomes of multi-faceted negotiations for their states. This intensive workshop aims at improving participants’ analytical and interpersonal skills in their ongoing negotiation, and make sure they do first things first in multilateral environments. In other words, it provides small states’ officials with strategies, skills and understandings of how to perform more efficiently as a negotiator. It is important to prepare before action, especially when strong coalitions and consensus are needed, and to improve the quality of relationship, internally through the mandate, and externally with the representatives of other partner states, before any other action. Negotiating the process and agenda is needed before dealing with problems and issues. During meetings, negotiators must also listen effectively before and in order to communicate efficaciously; asking relevant questions before presenting persuasive arguments. They also need to identify common platforms with others, before they express their own demands. In other words, participants will become more aware of how they behave in multilateral negotiation contexts, and improve their skills to achieve the best outcome from their negotiations. As negotiators, we must be aware of the common notions of what it means to listen. As mediators, we seek for parties’ underlying interests, values, and visions; as well as for disguised proposals. While tied most closely to SDG 16 on “Peace, justice and strong institutions”, preventive diplomacy and multilateral negotiation can be framed as tools to advance cross-cutting targets for all SDGs, especially those linked to structural causes and accelerators of conflict and violence, such as discrimination and inequality, and lack of equitable access to basic necessities and resources. It has been acknowledged that conflict prevention efforts are more effective and sustainable with the active engagement and participation of women

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(SDG 5: Gender Equality), and that the case of climate change can be addressed as a non-traditional security threat in its implications on resource management and climate-induced migration (SDG 13: Climate Change). In many ways, peace is critical for sustainable development endeavors, and economic, social and environmental development must be guaranteed to achieve durable peace. Finally, multilateral negotiation itself can be used as a governance mechanism by which governments and other stakeholders can skillfully navigate multilateral priorities and effectively coordinate action towards achieving the SDGs and other administrative goals. In order to make this training workshop as interactive as possible; simulations, case studies and role-playing will be used and discussed. Participants will be asked to describe good practices. They will also be provided with techniques for their daily negotiations, for their preparations, actions, and review.

Objectives During these two days, participants will learn how to develop their negotiation skills as small states representatives. Multilateral negotiation is a principal tool in the United Nations for reaching agreement on matters of common interests. The seminar will be divided in two days: the first day will focus on a theoretical approach to understand negotiations; while the second day will focus on offer an insight into the workings and existing paths of negotiation through a concrete approach using case studies, simulations and role playing. Toward this end, the training module will work to improve participants’ abilities to negotiate as small states representatives. The outcomes of the course will include:

1. Strengthened awareness on negotiation complexity in multilateral contexts 2. Better understandings of the tensions, differences and conflicts that may occur in

negotiations in international contexts 3. Improved strategic, analytical and interpersonal skills 4. Ameliorate working relationships both internally and externally to reach

responsible outcomes 5. Empowerment of each participant’s position and their relationships in the

international community Participants The target participants were Small Island Developing States (SIDS) which are a distinct group of developing countries facing specific social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities. Fifty two countries and territories are presently classified as SIDS by the United Nations OHRLLS. 38 are UN members and 14 are non-UN Members or Associate Members of the Regional Commissions. SIDS are spread over three geographical regions namely, the Caribbean, the Pacific and the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS).

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Speaker Biographies

H.E. Mr. Diego Morejón-Pazmiño, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the United Nations The Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the United Nations, Diego Morejón-Pazmiño, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres on September 2017. During this period he was also the chair of Group of 77 + China. Before his latest appointment, Mr. Morejón-Pazmiño was his country’s Ambassador to Germany from 2016 to 2017, having previously served as Deputy Permanent Representative to the

United Nations and Chargé d’affaires between 2008 and 2014. From 2014 to 2015, he was Undersecretary for Trans-regional and Supra-regional International Organizations, and Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, a position he also held on several occasions between 2000 and 2005. He also served as Deputy Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs during that period. Among other appointments, Mr. Morejón-Pazmiño was First Secretary at the Embassy in Chile from 1992 to 1993, Second Secretary in Bonn, Germany, between 1987 and 1989 and Third Secretary at that station from 1985 to 1987. He holds a Juris Doctor degree as well as a degree in political and social sciences from Ecuador’s Central University.

H.E. Ms. Pennelope Beckles, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations Ambassador Beckles is an Attorney-at-Law since 1988, having graduated from the University of the West Indies, Barbados with honours and later from the Hugh Wooding Law School, Trinidad and Tobago. She served as the Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate from 2010 to 2013, was the first female Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of her country and as Chairman of the Joint Select Committees of Parliament, had responsibility for inquiring into Government Ministries and Municipalities, Corporations, Statutory Authorities and Enterprises and Service Commissions. Ambassador Beckles has a special

interest in issues relating to women, youth, children, health, environment, sports and the NGO movement. As a founder of her own NGO, the Arima Foundation for the Advancement of Women and Children, she has also served as President of the Rape Crisis Centre of Trinidad and Tobago, the UNICEF Board and the Commonwealth Institute for Women in Leadership. Born on 12 September 1966, she is married with one adopted daughter and four stepchildren. On 22 September 2016, she presented her credentials to then UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, as Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations.

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Ms. Gabriella Cassola, the Deputy Director, Commonwealth Small States Centre of Excellence, Malta Ms. Gabriella Cassola is the Deputy Director for the Small States Centre for Excellence. A graduate in International Relations, she holds a Master in Project Management from the Universita’ Degli Studi di Catania. Her portfolio includes

various projects in the fields of environment; transport and logistics including the setting up of the first e-mobility vehicle fleet and charging network, for the Government, in Malta, in 2011. She has worked and studied in various countries (Canada, Italy, United Kingdom) apart from her native Malta.

Dr. Tres-Ann Kremer

Dr. Tres-Ann Kremer is Head of Good Offices for Peace and Political Adviser for the Caribbean at the Commonwealth Secretariat. She is also the Assistant Conference Secretary for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) for the Commonwealth. Dr Kremer leads the Commonwealth Secretariat’s initiative entitled ‘Enhancing Women’s Political Leadership in the Commonwealth Caribbean’..A certified mediator and conflict resolution

trainer, Dr Kremer gained extensive experience with Amnesty International’s Crisis and Conflict Management Unit. She has lived and worked in Israel and Bosnia and Herzegovina and led research on the criminal justice system in the UK and in African and Caribbean regions. Dr. Kremer has previously lectured in Criminal Justice and Social Policy at the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich. She holds a PhD in Criminology from the University of Kent, a MA in Diplomatic Studies from the University of the Westminster, and an undergraduate degree in International Relations and Sociology from the University of the West Indies.

Dr. Roy S. Lee, Professor at Yale University School of Forestry and

Environmental Studies

Dr. Roy S. Lee has been a Professor at Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies since 2007. He was also Professor at Columbia Law School from 1997-2014. He worked with the United Nations Secretariat from 1967 to 1999, where he was the Executive Secretary for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court; Director of the Division for the codification and

development of international law, UN Office of Legal Affairs; Secretary of the International Law Commission; and Secretary of the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the General Assembly. Dr. Lee has handled legal and policy issues in the field of environmental law, treaty-making, human rights, law of the sea, international humanitarian law, settlement of disputes and training of legal advisers and of diplomats in multilateral negotiation. He studied law in China and did post graduate work (LL.M. and Ph.D.) at McGill, Canada and at London University, United Kingdom respectively. He was elected to the Institute de Droit International in 2001 and was a vice-president of the Institute in 2007. He has been Permanent Observer to the United Nations for the Asian African Legal Consultative Organization.

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Mr. Larry Johnson, Adjunct Professor of Law, Columbia Law School Mr. Larry D. Johnson served at United Nations Headquarters as the Assistant-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs from 2006-2008 (Deputy Legal Counsel of the UN). He formerly served as the Legal Adviser of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna (1997-2001) and as Chef de Cabinet, Office of the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague (2003-2005). Mr. Johnson joined the United Nations Office of Legal

Affairs in 1971 as an Assistant Legal Officer in the Codification Division and prior to his last posting at Headquarters served as Principal Legal Officer in the Office of the Legal Counsel (1989-1997). Among his special assignments was serving as Chief of Staff to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, United Nations Protection Force in the former Yugoslavia (1994).

Mr. Travis Mitchell, Head of Economic Policy, Commonwealth Travis Mitchell is Head of Economic Policy and Small States at the

Commonwealth Secretariat where he manages programmes aimed at building economic and environmental resilience in small developing countries. Issues he covers includes debt sustainability, economic and environmental resilience, financial regulation and aid. Before this he served as Economic

Adviser in the Economics Affairs Division (EAD) at the Commonwealth Secretariat, where he led work on debt sustainability, aid reform and international financial institutions financing. Previously he worked as Economist at the European Union where he managed the Budget Support Programmes of the British Overseas Countries and Territories, which involved economic analysis policy dialogue with Ministries of Finance and Ministries of Economic Development, drafting and implementation of performance assessment frameworks as well as monitoring and assessment of progress of the development agendas.

H.E. Mr. Marco Suazo, Head of UNITAR New York Office Ambassador Marco Suazo, a career diplomat in the Foreign Service of Honduras served in various positions at the Permanent Mission of Honduras to the United Nations since 1990, representing Honduras in the Security Council 1995-1996. He served as Deputy Ambassador until August 2015. He presided over the work of the Second Committee and the First Committee of the General Assembly. Besides being Adviser at the Department of Economic and Social Affairs UNDESA UN, he has written two publications, one for the 60th anniversary of the Organization in honor of founder-Honduras under

the title "Nuestra Historia” (Our History); in 2013 he published "We the People" in which through photography, promotes the values and richness of Honduras and also examines the participation of our country in the Organization. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary, he is preparing his third publication dedicated to the history and documentation of Honduras for the Security Council of the United Nations devoted to the history of Honduras before that important body of the United Nations under the title "Diplomacy Written" He currently serves as Head of UNITAR’s office at the United Nations in New York.

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Day 1: Multilateral Negotiations: Strategies,

Techniques and Results Time Session

Day 1 Wednesday, 27 June 2018 09:00 - 9:30 Registration

09:30 – 09:50 Welcome Remarks and Introduction Ms. Gabriella Cassola, Deputy Director, Commonwealth Small States Centre of Excellence, Malta Mr. Travis Mitchell, Head of Economic Policy & Small States, Commonwealth Secretariat H.E. Mr. Marco A. Suazo, Head of Office, UNITAR NY

09:50 – 10:00 Group Photograph

10:00 – 11:00 Perspectives from UN Representatives: Challenges in Multilateral Negotiations Dr. Tres-Ann Kremer, Head of Good Offices for Peace & Adviser Caribbean, Commonwealth Secretariat

11:00 – 11:10 Tea Break

11:10 – 12:00 Challenges Facing Multilateral Negotiations Dr. Roy S. Lee, Professor at Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies

Sovereign states as participants and decision-maker Large participants and divergent interests: 193 sovereign States with different

political and economic systems The Practice of Regional Divisions: more than half of the traditional “Eastern

European group” have become EU members; Japan in Asian group; Problems of Representation: role of foreign ministry and permanent missions Problems of country delegations: small size, capacity, insufficient funds Translations and interpretations into six official languages Conflicting national interests and priorities Minimum standards Package deal

12:00 – 13:00 Choice of Different Forms of Agreement: Proclamation, Declaration, Resolution, Guidelines, Code of Conduct, Recommendation and Treaty Dr. Roy S. Lee, Professor at Yale University School of Forestry & Environmental Studies

Differences and Criteria for Selections Restricting freedom of action Long and complicated processes: initiation, preparation, formulation,

negotiation, adoption Legal Obligations Entry into Force Reserving national positions Non-participation

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Modification when circumstances require Problems of Implementation: capability, priority Involvement of competent ministries and bodies

13:00-14:30 Lunch Break

14:30 –15:00 Negotiations Through Conferences, Regional Groups and Committees Dr. Roy S. Lee, Professor at Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies

Universal participation Periodic meetings and problem of continuity Leadership subject to Rotation: efficiency and consistency Negotiation with Host country: presence of bilateral or sectorial interests Divergent interests transcend geographic groupings Problems of small states: effective participation; constraints Management Issues Communication gaps within each grouping Selection of topics; focusing on specific aspects Using Special Rapporteurs Inadequate Responses from Governments affecting end result (e.g., treaty-

making practice and formation of customary law)

15:00 – 15:10 Break 15:10 – 16:00 Negotiating Techniques and Methods and their Drawbacks

Dr. Roy S. Lee, Professor at Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies

Informal settings; non-paper; zero draft; Selection of competent presiding officers Negotiation through interest groups Selection of subject matters Making a package: compromises and accommodations Exploring other options than treaty Role of the UN Secretariat

16:00 – 17:00 Measures and Strategies that may be used to strengthen Island States' Negotiations Traditional method: voting by majority Dr. Roy S. Lee, Professor at Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies A. Creating a specific agenda item devoted to interests of small islands States a. challenges:

I. General Assembly procedures for introducing an item II. Process in the Security Council

b. Interim measures I. Utilizing all possibilities - migration -SDGs -Economic Development

- Oceans - Fisheries

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B. Using Bargaining Powers a. Something to exchange/trade/bargain I. Using special relationship: II. Using special interests: seabed mining(Tonga, Kiribati, Cook islands, Nauru); Paris Agreement (China, France, Germany) III. Elections in the UN IV. Focusing Weak points: effects of nuclear testing b. Effective use of Consensus I. Current practice tool for reaching agreement: through consensus II. As a negotiating tool for the group III. Home work, planning, coordination c. Know what you want: acritical issue I. Focusing on present needs: -low cost, low maintenance and low tech:

-establishing baselines; -coastal development; -community projects on water supply, energy supply and efficiency, II. Identifying potential needs: community generators

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Day 2: Negotiating United Nations Resolutions

Time Session Day 2 Thursday, 28 June 2018

09:30 – 10:00 Remarks and Recap

H.E. Mr. Marco A. Suazo, Head of Office, UNITAR NY Dr. Tres-Ann Kremer, Head of Good Offices for Peace & Adviser Caribbean, Commonwealth Secretariat

10:00 – 11:30 Negotiation of United Nations Resolutions Professor Larry D. Johnson, Adjunct Professor of Law, Columbia Law School Negotiations

Defining Objectives, priorities, and options Creating, assessing, analyzing information Consultations among co-sponsors and non-sponsors

Submitting the Draft Resolutions for Issuance

List of co-sponsors Spokesperson of the co-sponsors who will introduce the draft resolution Coordinator of the draft resolution Numbering of the draft resolution

Perspectives from small states representatives

11:00 – 11:10 Break

11:10 – 12:30 Rules of Procedure

Professor Larry D. Johnson, Adjunct Professor of Law, Columbia Law School Quorum Revisions and amendments Explanations of vote before and after the vote Procedural motions:

o Rule 74: Adjournment of debate (no action) o Rule 75: Closure of debate

Suspension or adjournment of meeting Perspectives from small states representatives

13:00 – 14:30 Lunch Break

14:30 – 15:00 Negotiation Strategies with a focus on Small States Facilitator: H.E. Ms. Pennelope Althea Beckles, Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago Perspectives from H.E. Mr. Diego Fernando Morejón Pazmiño, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative, Mission of Ecuador to the United Nations

15:00 – 16:00 Recap and Way Forward : Group Discussions

16:00 – 16:10 Summary and Closing Remarks: Ms. Gabriella Cassola, Deputy Director, Commonwealth Small States Centre of Excellence , Malta H.E. Mr. Marco A. Suazo, Head of Office, UNITAR NY

16:10 –16:30 Diploma Ceremony

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Session Summary 27-28 June 2018, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research's (UNITAR) New York Office organized a two-day event, “Strategic Negotiation Skills Training for Small States’ UN Representatives” on 27-28 June 2018 at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in partnership with the Commonwealth Small States Centre of Excellence. Approximately 25 representatives attended the workshop. H.E. Mr. Marco A. Suazo,

Head of UNITAR’s New York Office, welcomed participants to the seminar and introduced the

course’s esteemed panellists. Ms. Gabriella Cassola, Deputy Director of the Commonwealth Small States Centre of Excellence, Malta, and Mr. Travis Mitchell, Head of Economic Policy & Small States, Commonwealth Secretariat, briefed attendees on the nature of the workshop as well as what to expect over the coming days.

Following the introductions, Dr. Tres-Ann Kremer, Head of Good Offices for Peace and Adviser Caribbean, Commonwealth Secretariat, started a discussion about challenges in multilateral negotiations from a small state perspective. Participants took turns expressing

their doubts and concerns as small

state representatives. The issues discussed shared a common theme: those small states have limited resources, contributing to numerous disadvantages on the negotiation front. One participant said that the concern is not limited to a lack of resources at the

mission, but also a simultaneous character of issues at the United Nations. Without enough staff to attend all events, representatives must choose what to attend and which issues should be prioritized. Furthermore, many missions do not have the capacity to process all information acquired. In sum, even though mission staff is highly capable, there are not enough hours in the day to complete all the work necessary to be competitive.

After a short break, Ambassador Suazo introduced Dr. Roy S. Lee, Professor at Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, who would spend the afternoon discussing these challenges facing multilateral negotiations as small states. Laying a foundation for the topic at hand, Dr. Lee talked about the importance of regional distinctions. 193 sovereign states, all of whom have different political and economic systems, make up the United Nations’ General Assembly. Thus, the practice of regional

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divisions serves to encompass the majority’s beliefs. However, small country delegations, with smaller capacity and insufficient funds, run into problems of representation.

Next, Dr. Lee talked about negotiations through conferences, regional groups and committees and the ways in which processes could be improved for small states. Universal participation is important for regional groups; however, there are numerous aspects that

inhibit progress. Regular changes in leadership lead to inconsistency, periodic meetings contribute to a lack of continuity, and negotiations with Host countries make for segregated interests. Gaps of communication and biased

selections of topics can constrain the effective participation of small states, as representatives struggle to attend all meetings

and have their opinions heard. When these issues are compounded, law formation is inadequate in representing all involved parties. Dr. Lee provided remedies to these concerns, suggesting techniques and methods having to do with selecting subject matters, compromises and accommodations, as well as options other than treaty. He moderated a discussion about specific measures and strategies that may be used to strengthen island states’ negotiations. First, Dr. Lee suggested ways in which a specific agenda can be created that devotes itself purely to the interests of small islands states. His explanation of bargaining powers proved useful to participants, many of whom engaged

with the topic at hand and asked questions specific to their experience. Some participants questioned how bargaining could be used when some small states do not have resources that are useful to other countries, and Dr. Lee suggested using special interests and elections within the United Nations. He also said that knowing what you want is a critical aspect of presenting proposals, identifying potential needs as well as community generators.

The next day, Thursday, the 28 of June, Ambassador Suazo and Dr. Kremer recapped the previous day’s discussion and introduced Professor Larry D. Johnson, Adjunct Professor of Law at Columbia Law School and former Assistant-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs at the United Nations. Professor Johnson not only discussed negotiations themselves but also defined the ways in which resolutions must be drafted and submitted, touching upon coordination and sponsorship. Mr. Johnson offered a

platform for representatives to ask questions and impart their own perspectives. After a short break, Mr. Johnson went on to discuss in detail the Rules of Procedure of the United Nations and issues confronted by small states in past resolutions. No action motions and closure of debate (Rules 74&75) we topics of intense conversation among Mr. Johnson and

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the representatives. After a break for lunch, H.E. Ms. Pennelope Althea Beckles, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago, facilitated a presentation on negotiation strategies with a focus on small states. H.E. Mr. Diego Fernando Morejón Pazmiño, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Ecuador, led the discussion in conjunction with Ambassador Beckles, providing insight and interacting with participants. Then, participants applied the knowledge they learned over the two-day course to an open dialogue of the way forward in negotiations as small states. As the course came to its end, Ms. Cassola and Ambassador Suazo thanked the panelists for their work, as well as participants for their attendance and particular engagement in the workshop. A diploma ceremony followed, and participants enjoyed a short reception to conclude the course.

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List of Participants

Last Name First

Name

Email Country Diplomatic Rank

1. Badjie Isatou isa2badjie@gmail.com

Gambia First Secretary

2. Bailey Christine Jamaica First Secretary

3. Beckles Pennelope penneloperbeckes@gmail.com

Trinidad & Tobago Permanent Representative

4. Dailey Barbara dprmissionojdominica@gmail.org

Dominica DPR

5. Etuk Arianne aetuk@bahamasny.com

The Bahamas First Secretary

6. Fa’outusia Amelia vfaoutusia@gmail.com

Tonga Economic Adviser

7. Faure Lorraine iraisafaure@outlook.com

Seychelles Second Secretary

8. Hoeseb Elton Namibia Second Secretary

9. King Rhonda St Vincent & the Grenadines

PR, SVG

10. Matsumi Lorato Botswana First Secretary

11. Sherman-Peter

A Missouri carl.per.obs.un@gmail.com

CARICOM Ambassador/Permanent Observer

12. Simphiwe Kunene

Vulindlela Eswatini First Secretary

13. Soomauroo M.N nsoomauroo@govmu.org

Mauritius Deputy PR,

14. Tagicakibau Ro Salaseini

Fiji Second Secretary

15. Talanaivini Adi atokomos@gmail.com

Tonga Legal Adviser

16. Thinyane Thabo James

thinyanethabo@gmail.com

Lesotho First Secretary

17. Tito Keina fsun@mfa.gov.ki Kiribati First Secretary

18. Titze Florian Malta Adviser

19. V. Erlington-Cyrille

Paulette Belize First Secretary

20. Vaai Olive Justine

olive@samoanymission.ws

Samoa First Secretary

21. Veikoso Elisapeti veikosopeti@gmail.com

Tonga Environmental Adviser

22. Williams ghislaine.williams@gmail.com

St Kitts and Nevis Counsellor

23. Williams Nerissa nerissa.williams@un.int

Granada First Secretary

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Participant Feedback Questionnaire Country: ___________________________________________________________ Name: ___________________________________________________________ Gender: ___________________________________________________________ Designation: ___________________________________________________________

1. Please indicate what your negotiation skills levels were before this training?

8 – 10 Excellent

6 – 7 Good

4 – 5 Neutral

1 – 3 Very little

0 None Other (Please specify) ________________________________________________

2. What more should the Commonwealth do to assist small states missions in New York?

(please tick all that apply)

Capacity building Knowledge exchange

Policy briefings Technical expertise/assistance Background research Knowledge & information exchange

Advocacy Financial support

Programme support None of the above Other (Please specify) ___________________________________________________________

3. Please rate the learning objectives of the event according to “relevance to your needs” and “extent to which you think you met learning objective”.

Fully

5 Mostly

4

More or less

3

Partially 2

Not at all 1

Not applica

ble

Objective 1. Strengthened awareness on negotiation complexity in multilateral contexts;

Relevance of objective to your learning needs o o o o o o Extent to which you met learning objective o o o o o o Objective 2. Better understandings of the tensions, differences and conflicts that may occur in negotiations in international contexts;

Relevance of objective to your learning needs o o o o o o Extent to which you met learning objective o o o o o o

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Objective 3. Improved abilities to negotiate as small states representatives;

Relevance of objective to your learning needs o o o o o o Extent to which you met learning objective o o o o o o

5. Please rate the following statements using the numerical scale from strongly agree (5) to strongly disagree (1). The trainer(s)/facilitator(s) was (were) effective at …

Strongly Agree

5

Agree 4

Neutral 3

Disagree 2

Strongly disagree

1

Not applicable

Presenting information o o o o o o Responding to questions of participants o o o o o o Stimulating participant involvement o o o o o o

6. Please rate the following statements using the numerical scale from strongly agree (5) to

strongly disagree (1).

4. Please rate the following statements using the numerical scale from strongly agree (5) to strongly disagree (1). Strongly

Agree 5

Agree 4

Neutral 3

Disagree 2

Strongly disagree

1

Not applicable

The information presented in the Workshop was new to me.

o o o o o o

The content of the Workshop was relevant to my job.

o o o o o o

It is likely that I will use the information acquired.

o o o o o o

Strongly Agree

5

Agree 4

Neutral 3

Disagree 2

Strongly disagree

1

Not applicable

Overall, the Workshop was very useful. o o o o o o

I will recommend this Workshop to a colleague. o o o o o o

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7. Is there any other topic you would have liked discussed during the training?

Yes (please specify) __________________________________________________

No

8. Please suggest any improvements that can be made to future training programmes delivered by the Commonwealth, if any.

9. Would you be willing to attend similar trainings organised by the Commonwealth?

Yes No Not sure

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Participants Feedback Results

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Is there any other topic you would have liked discussed during the training?

Research skills for drafting or negotiating a resolution I would recommend another training programme on this subject matter with more

situation simulations Financial support Role of the commonwealth at the UN Resolution writing & proposal writing Some more practical exercises to help us understand what we have heard in theory

Please suggest any improvements that can be made to future training programmes delivered by the commonwealth, if any.

Space out the trainings so delegates can attend their own meetings More promotion for a more diverse group/excellent presentation/very

knowledgeable presenters Some of the presentations were not structured as such there was not much value

added by the presenters / case study was excellent and more practical I like the scenario exercise carried out more practical.

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Achievements of the Training

1. There were 23 Participants who attended our training for the series of the Course

duration

2. 89% of the participants found that the content of the course was relevant to their jobs

3. All the participants found this course to be very useful.

4. Moreover, this course strengthened participant’s knowledge and form of the United

Nations resolutions and decision on the budget.

5. 91% of participants found that the event’s methodology was useful given the learning

objectives

Analysis The evaluation questionnaires and individual comments by participants confirmed that this type of training offered by UNITAR NYO was required for the delegates to perform their duties. It further reveals that: A participatory approach and high quality of trainings: Participants confirmed a

high satisfaction on all aspects: methodology, usefulness and relevance, learning objectives, etc.

Partnership: Participants continued appreciated UNITAR NYO on the methodological approach adopted and the suitability of the panelist. Participants have yielded excellent returns in the form of high quality training academically and improved communication with expert negotiators and former members the UN secretariat. In this workshop, the panelist succeeded in stimulating participant involvement and executing discussions concerning negotiations techniques and their respective tasks

The community of learners: strengthened beyond the workshop: Participants in this course expressed strong interest for continued coaching or mentoring, as well as for continued networking. During the course of the workshop, participants engaged in discussion and networking ideas during and in between sessions.

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