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FRAMEWORK FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OIC 10-YEAR PROGRAMME OF ACTION

Programme of Action Necessary Actions Responsibility Time Frame for proposed Activities

I. INTELLECTUAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES

1. Political Will

(1) POA I.1.1.

Demonstrate the necessary political will in order to translate the anticipated new vision into concrete reality and call upon the Secretary-General to take necessary steps to submit practical proposals to the Member States for consideration and subsequent submission to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.

(2) POA I.1.2.

Urge Member States to fullyimplement the provisions of the OIC Charter and resolutions

1. Seek practical commitment of Member States through an ICFM resolution for the implementation of all existing resolutions, decisions and programmes within a specified timeframe and including necessary financial resources.

2. Secretary General or his representatives to embark on visits to concerned Member States for consultation with the national political leadership and institutions to sensitize them on the need to sign and or ratify all agreements. The same message is to be stressed to all visiting dignitaries to the General Secretariat and in all statements of the Secretary General.

3. Secretary General to appoint

1. General Secretariat. 2. Member States.

Secretary General

Secretary

1. New Draft Resolution to be presented to the 33rd ICFM.

2. Throughout the plan period

3. From March 2006 onwards

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Special Representatives representing the three regional groups to continuously lobby and mobilize leaders and public opinion to win over support in favour of the OIC in Member States.

4. Celebrate OIC Day in collaboration with civil society groups through symposia and other activities on rotational basis in Member States in order to raise awareness and commitment to OIC activities, plans and programmes.

5. Identify and use credible media institutions and civil society groups to promote the OIC Plan of Action in Member States.

General

1.General Secretariat2. Member States

General Secretariat

4. A new draft resolution to be presented to the 33rd ICFM

5. From July 2006 onwards after adoption of the resolution on Observer Status for NGOs.

2. Solidarity and Joint Islamic Action

(3) POA I.2.1.

Demonstrate strong commitment and credibility in Joint Islamic Action by effective implementation of OIC resolutions, and to focus on the adoption of implementable resolutions until the Ummah

6. Adopt a common stand and a unified vote at all international fora. The ICFM and Summit Troikas would serve as focal pillars in this regard.

1. New York/ Geneva Office.2. OIC Ambassador’ Group

6. An updated draft resolution to be presented to the 33rd ICFM

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reaches its objectives. In this context, the Secretary General should be enabled to fully play his role in following up the implementation of all OIC resolutions.

(4) POA I.2.2.

Affirm commitment to Islamic solidarity among the OIC Member States vis-à-vis the challenges and threats faced or experienced by the Muslim Ummah, and request the Secretary General to elaborate a general framework, in consultation with Member States, on their duties and obligations in this regard, including solidarity and support to Member States who are facing threats.

(5) POA I.2.3.

Participate and coordinate effectively in all regional and international forums, in order to protect and promote the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah,

7. Open new OIC regional offices.

8. Activate regular coordination of all Ambassadors of OIC Member States in all Capitals of the world.

9. Troika to pay urgent visit to any Member States facing threats and to declare solidarity with it there from.

10. Clearly define the operational cost and time-table for the implementation of resolutions.

11. Secretary General or his representative to pay occasional high level visits to concerned Member States to follow-up implementation of important resolutions.

12. Establish a quarterly forum of OIC Ambassadors in the Kingdom for consultation and follow-up the progress of Joint Islamic Action.

3. Troikas.1. General Secretariat.2. Member States.

1. General Secretariat.2. Member States.

1. Secretary General.2.Troika

General Secretariat

Secretary General

Secretary General

7. Draft resolution to be presented to the 33rd ICFM.

8. From July 2006 onwards.

9. From January 2006 onwards.

10. From July 2006 onwards


12. From January 2006 onwards

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including UN reform, expanding the Security Council membership, and extending the necessary support to candidatures of OIC Member States to international and regional organizations.

(6) POA I.2.4.

Continue to support the issue of Al-Quds Al Sharif as a central cause of the OIC and the Muslim Ummah.

(7) POA I.2.5.

Reaffirm previous resolutions and decisions of the OIC on Jammu and Kashmir, Cyprus, Nagorno-Karabakh and Somalia and demonstrate solidarity with these Muslim peoples in their just causes.

13. To hold regular monthly meetings of OIC Ambassadors’ Group in New York/Geneva.

14. Work to establish a Special Fund to assist Member States affected by calamities and disasters.

15. Appoint special representative on Palestine, Kashmir, Cyprus and Nagorno-Karabakh and to compile quarterly reports on the situation in those areas.

16. Send delegations to non-Member States with Muslim Minorities to strengthen relations and to enhance the state of the Muslim communities therein.

17. Adopt a unified position for reform of UN Security Council and OIC representation on the expanded Council.

New York andGeneva Offices.



Secretary General


14. Draft Resolution to be presented to the 33rd ICFM.


16. From July 2006 onwards


(4’) POA I.2.2.

Affirm commitment to Islamic solidarity among the OIC Member States vis-à-vis the challenges and

18. Reaffirm Islamic solidarity among the OIC Member States in the face of the challenges and threats

General Secretariat (The Department of

18. Preparation and arrangement for the convening of the 15th

Session of the Committee for the

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threats faced or experienced by the Muslim Ummah, and request the Secretary General to elaborate a general framework, in consultation with Member States, on their duties and obligations in this regard, including solidarity and support to Member States who are facing threats

confronting the Ummah in the 21st

Century. Dawa Affairs)

General Secretariat (The Department of Dawa Affairs)


Coordination of Joint Islamic Action, to be held in Cairo in the second half of 2006 to work out a conception of the coordination mechanisms and long/short term strategy, follow-up of the resolutions issued by the Committee for the Coordination of Joint Islamic Action, study of the various aspects of the challenges facing the Islamic Ummah in the 21st century and establishing ways to address them. (Long term)

19. Invitation are being sent to the members of the Committee for the Coordination of Joint Islamic Action to participate in the 15th Session of the Committee scheduled to be held in Cairo during the second half of 2006. The members were also requested to prepare their conceptions about the coordination and its mechanisms. (Short term)

20. Convening the Sixth Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee on Considering the Challenges Facing the Ummah in

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the 21st Century and Ways to Address Them. (Short term)

21. Contacts are being made with the Hashemite Jordanian Charity Society in Amman to host the Sixth Meeting of the Expert Committee scheduled to be held in the 2nd half of 2006. (Short term)]

3. Islam – The Religion of Moderation and Tolerence

(8) POA I.3.1.

Endeavour to spread the correct ideas about Islam as a religion of moderation and tolerance in order to fortify Muslims against extremism and narrow-mindedness

19. Disseminate genuine ideas about Islam

The Department of Dawa Affairs in cooperation with the other departments in order to intensify media action toward strengthening the values of tolerance and

22. Hold more symposia on Islamic culture and Dawa with a view to redressing the civilizational image of Islam in the outside world, and to consolidate the concepts of inter-faith dialogue and highlight the common denominators shared by all faiths, all in accordance with Para 3 of the 10 year programme. (Long term)

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understanding with other religions and civilizations.

23. Contacts are being made with Mr. Shafiqurrahman Abdullah, President of the Islamic Cultural Centre in Australia to hold this symposium in the first half of 2007. (Medium term)

24. Coordinating with other concerned General Secretariat Departments and convening joint meetings to evolve common ideas on how to deal with these important issues. (Long term)

25. The Department of Dawa Affairs is providing the Information Department with any information it requests. (Long term)

(9) POA I.3.2.

Condemn extremism in all its forms and manifestations, as it contradicts Islamic and human values; and address its political, economic, social, and cultural root-causes, through development programmes and resolution of long-standing conflicts, which are

20. Condemn extremism in all its forms.

The Department of Dawa Affairs

25. Long term

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to be faced with rationality, persuasion, and good counsel.

(10) POA I.3.3.

Emphasize that inter-civilizational dialogue, based on mutual respect and understanding, and equality amongst people are prerequisites for international peace and security, tolerance, peaceful co-existence, and participation in developing the mechanism for that dialogue.

Encourage inter-religious dialogue and underline common values and denominators

21. Dialogue among civilizations based on mutual respect and understanding.

22. Organize international seminars and workshops to highlight the genuine image of Islam.

The OIC General Secretariat (the Department of Dawa Affairs)IRCICAISESCO

The OIC General Secretariat (the Department of Dawa Affairs)IRCICAISESCO

26. Organizing effective conferences, seminars on Islam

27. Long term

28. Long term

(11) POA I.3.4.

Ensure the participation of the OIC and its specialized institutions, as a proactive partner in the dialogue

23. Hold more symposia on Islamic culture and Dawa with a view to redressing the civilizational image of

The OIC General Secretariat (the

29. Organizing effective conferences, seminars on Islam

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among civilizations and religions, as well as in initiatives and efforts exerted in this regard.

Islam in the outside world, and to consolidate the concepts of inter-faith dialogue and highlight the common denominators shared by all faiths, all in accordance with Para 3 of the 10 year programme.

Department of Dawa Affairs)IRCICAISESCO

30. Long term

(12) POA I.3.5.

Utilize the different mass media in order to serve and defend the causes of the Muslim Ummah, promote the noble principles and values of Islam, and correct misconceptions about it.

24. Hold more symposia on Islamic culture and Dawa with a view to redressing the civilizational image of Islam in the outside world, and to consolidate the concepts of inter-faith dialogue and highlight the common denominators shared by all faiths, all in accordance with Para 3 of the 10 year programme

The OIC General Secretariat (the Department of Dawa Affairs & the Department of Information)IINAISBO

31. Long term

(13) POA I.3.6. Strive for the teaching of Islamic education, culture, civilization, and the jurisprudence and literature of difference; call on Member States to cooperate amongst themselves in order to develop balanced educational curricula that promote values of tolerance, human rights, openness, and understanding of

25. The OIC General Secretariat and ISESCO will cooperate the OIC Member States with a view of achieving these objectives

The OIC General Secretariat (the Department of Dawa Affairs & the Department of Information)IRCICAISESCOMass Media

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other religions and cultures; reject fanaticism and extremism, and establish pride in the Islamic identity

from the OIC Member States

4. Multiplicity of Islamic Jurisprudence

(14) POA I.4.1.

Underline the need to strengthen dialogue among Islamic Schools, affirm the true faith of their followers and the inadmissibility of accusing them of heresy, as well as the inviolability of their blood, honor and property, as long as they believe in Allah Almighty, in the Prophet (PBUH) and in the other pillars of the Islamic faith, respect the pillars of Islam and do not deny any self-evident tenet of religion.

26. To work closely with the Islamic Fiqh Academy .

IFA 32. Coordination with the IFA to draft the plan of action in this field within the coming six month.

(15) POA I.4.2.

Condemn the audacity of those who are not qualified in issuing religious rulings (fatwa), thereby

27. To coordinate with Islamic Fiqh Academy

IFA 33. Throughout the plan period

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flouting the tenets and pillars of the religion and the well-established schools of jurisprudence. Consequently, compliance with the principle of fatwa, as approved by scholars, must be observed in line with the relevant provisions of the International Islamic Conference held in Amman in late July 2005 and in the recommendations of the Forum of Muslim Scholars and Intellectuals Preparatory to the Summit convened by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah Al Mukarramah from 9 to 11 September 2005

5. The Islamic Fiqh Academy

(16) POA I.5.1.

Entrust the Secretary General to invite a group from the members of the Islamic Fiqh Academy and eminent Islamic scholars from outside to prepare a detailed study to develop the IFA's work in accordance with the following objectives, for consideration by the

28. The Secretary-General chaired a meeting of eminent scholars from the IFA and outside on February 02, 2006. The meeting approved specific recommendations and the group will present its final detailed study on the development of the IFA to the next ICFM in Baku.

Islamic Fiqh Academy, the General Secretariat and the Eminent Scholars.

34. The new Statute of the IFA will be presented to the ICFM in Baku for consideration by Member States.

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ICFM:

a. Coordinate religious ruling (fatwa) authorities in the Muslim world.

b. Counter religious and sectarian extremism, refrain from accusing Islamic schools of heresy, emphasize dialogue among them, and strengthen balance, moderation, and tolerance.

Refute fatwas that take Muslims away from the parameters and constants of their religion and its established schools

6. Combating Terrorism

(17) POA I.6.1.

Emphasize the condemnation of terrorism in all its forms, and reject any justification or rationalization for it, consider it as a global phenomenon that is not connected with any religion, race, color, or

29. Hold a meeting of Committee of Thirteen Member States on Terrorism and forward its recommendation to the next ICFM

30. Member States to issue


1. General

35. Between March to May 2006

36. From March 2006 to Jun 2007

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country, and distinguish it from the legitimate resistance to foreign occupation, which does not sanction the killing of innocent civilians.

(18) POA I.6.2.

Introduce comprehensive qualitative changes to national laws and legislations in order to criminalize all terrorist practices as well as all practices to support, finance, or instigate terrorism.

(19) POA I.6.3.

Affirm commitment to the OIC Convention on Combating Terrorism, participate actively in international counter-terrorism efforts, and endeavor to implement the recommendations of the International Conference on Combating Terrorism, held in Riyadh in February 2005, including the establishment of an International Center for Combating Terrorism, as well as the

legislations to criminalize all terrorist practices, financing and support.

31. Request the United Nations especially the CTC for cooperation and exchange of information.

32. Mandate OIC Group in the UN to work for the convening of an international conference or special session of the UN General Assembly to define terrorism and draw up Code of Conduct to combat it.

33. Participate in sub-regional and regional efforts to counter terrorism.

34. Appoint a Special Coordinator at the General Secretariat on Terrorism to follow-up related issues.

35. Mobilize support of Member States for creation of an International

Secretariat.2. Member States.

1. General Secretariat.2. New York and Geneva Offices.



Secretary General

1. General Secretariat.2. Member






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recommendations of the Special Meeting of OIC Foreign Ministers on Terrorism, held in Kuala Lumpur in April 2002.

(20) POA I.6.4.

Support efforts to develop an International Code of Conduct to Combat Terrorism and to convene an international conference or a special session of the UN General Assembly to reiterate the international consensus on establishing a comprehensive strategy to combat this dangerous phenomenon.

Centre for Combating Terrorism.

36. Bring into force the OIC Convention and Combating Terrorism.

37. Request Islamic Fiqh Academy to issue a Fatwa distinguishing legitimate resistance to occupation from terrorism.

38. Promote cooperation between Member States on money laundering and financing of terrorism

39. Promote cooperation between Member States in the exchange of information for the countering of terrorism.

40. OIC to cultivate media institutions in Member States to raise awareness on the its of terrorism.

States.


1. General Secretariat.2. Fiqh Academy




42. From March 2006 to December 2007.



45. Ministers of Information to adopt relevant resolution by December 2006.

46. From March 2006 onwards.

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(18’) POA I.6.2.

Introduce comprehensive qualitative changes to national laws and legislations in order to criminalize all terrorist practices as well as all practices to support, finance, or instigate terrorism.

41. The General Secretariat, in coordination with all Member States and the OIC institutions concerned, is defining the ways and means of effectively addressing the threats of terrorism. A detailed programme for the implementation of the provisions of the Ten-Year Programme of Action is under consideration.

The OIC General Secretariat ( the Legal Department)

47. Long term

(19’) POA I.6.3.

Affirm commitment to the OIC Convention on Combating Terrorism, participate actively in international counter-terrorism efforts, and endeavor to implement the recommendations of the International Conference on Combating Terrorism, held in Riyadh in February 2005, including the establishment of an International Center for Combating Terrorism, as well as the recommendations of the Special

42. The General Secretariat is continuing to urge Member States in the Secretary General’s Report on Legal Affairs, submitted to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers in Baku, to sign and ratify the OIC Convention on Combating Terrorism.


48. Short term

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Meeting of OIC Foreign Ministers on Terrorism, held in Kuala Lumpur in April 2002.

(20’) POA I.6.4.

Support efforts to develop an International Code of Conduct to Combat Terrorism and to convene an international conference or a special session of the UN General Assembly to reiterate the international consensus on establishing a comprehensive strategy to combat this dangerous phenomenon

43. Continuation of coordination and the efforts made in this respect.


49. Long term

7. Combating Islamophobia

(21) POA I.7.1.

Emphasize the responsibility of the international community, including all governments, to ensure respect for all religions and combat their defamation

44. Invite member States to move at the level of regional and international organizations to ensure respect for all religions and combat acts disparaging them

The Islamic Observatory at the OIC General Secretariat (Dawa Affairs Department)

50. The General Secretariat requested the Member States to provide it with their studies and information on Islamophobia and to coordinate their positions in international and regional organizations on the issue. (Long term)

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(22) POA I.7.2.

Affirm the need to counter Islamophobia, through the establishment of an observatory at the OIC General Secretariat to monitor all forms of Islamophobia, issue an annual report thereon, and ensure cooperation with the relevant Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in order to counter Islamophobia.

45. Set up an Islamic Observatory at the OIC General Secretariat and combat Islamophobia.

46. Issue an annual report on Islamophobia and religious intolerance.



51. In May 2005, the Islamic Observatory was set up at the General Secretariat; Member States have been notified of its creation.

52. The Department of Dawa Affairs has initiated a specialized bulletin to monitor new developments regarding Islamophobia. An annual report on Islamophobia is being prepared. (Short term)

(23) POA I.7.3.

Endeavor to have the United Nations adopt an international resolution to counter Islamophobia, and call upon all States to enact laws to counter it, including deterrent punishments.

47. Have an international resolution issued by the UN to combat Islamophobia.

The Islamic Observatory at the OIC General Secretariat (Dawa Affairs Department).

53. H.E. the Secretary-General is making contacts to have an international resolution issued by the UN to counter Islamophobia (Medium term)

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(24) POA I.7.4.

Initiate a structured and sustained dialogue in order to project the true values of Islam and empower Muslim countries to help in the war against extremism and terrorism.

48. Organize international seminars and workshops to highlight the genuine image of Islam.




54. Preparations are being made to hold an international symposium on Islamophobia in London from 2 to 5 May 2006.

55. The second symposium will be held in Washington in September 2006.

56. The General Secretariat addressed letters to numerous Islamic institutions in Europe. America and Australia requesting information and studies with a view to curbing Islamophobia.

57. Contacts are being made with Islamic institutions’ members of the Coordination Committee in order to develop an Islamic European Website to monitor materials published on Islam and Muslims and to address them in a civilized manner. (Short term)

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58. The Department is preparing a draft report of the Secretary General on Islamophobia to be submitted to the Islamic Commission in its 29th Session.

59. (Short term)

8. Human Rights and Good Governance.

(25) POA I.8.1 .

Seriously endeavor to enlarge the scope of political participation, ensure equality, civil liberties and social justice and to promote transparency and accountability, and eliminate corruption in the OIC Member States.

(26) POA I.8.2.

Call upon the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers to consider the possibility of establishing an independent permanent body to promote human rights in the Member States, in accordance with

49. Encourage Member States to promote democratic practices through regular conduct of elections.

50. Encourage Member States to take measures to fight corruption and achieve accountability and transparency by establishing Anti-corruption Body.

51. Establish an OIC Human Rights Body.

52. Establish institutional relations with and support NGOs and civil society




1. General Secretariat.

60. Draft resolution to be presented to the 34th ICFM.




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the provisions of the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam and to also call for the elaboration of an OIC Charter for Human Rights. Introduce changes to national laws and regulations in order to guarantee the respect of human rights in Member States.

(26) POA I.8.3 .

Mandate the OIC General Secretariat to cooperate with other international and regional organizations to guarantee the rights of Muslim Minorities and Communities in non-OIC Member States, and promote close cooperation with the Governments of the States hosting Muslim communities

groups working in the fields of human rights and good governance.

53. Work to draw up Covenant on Human Rights based on the Cairo Declaration.

54. Regular and active participation by the General Secretariat in election monitoring in Member States.

55. Work to expeditiously adopt a common position on unconstitutional change of government in Member States.

2. Member States.






66. Whenever required

(25’) POA I.8.1.

Seriously endeavor to enlarge the scope of political participation, ensure equality, civil liberties and social justice and to promote transparency and accountability,

1. General Secretariat 2. Member States

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and eliminate corruption in the OIC Member States.

(26’) POA I.8.2.

Call upon the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers to consider the possibility of establishing an independent permanent body to promote human rights in the Member States, in accordance with the provisions of the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam and to also call for the elaboration of an OIC Charter for Human Rights. Introduce changes to national laws and regulations in order to guarantee the respect of human rights in Member States.

56. Training seminar to be organized by the General Secretariat in collaboration with the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights.

57. Referring the prepared draft to the Islamic Fiqh Academy.

58. Inviting an intergovernmental group of experts to finalize the draft.

59. Incorporating the already made steps into the Secretary General’s report to the ICFM in Baku.

Legal Department

67. Short term

9. Palestine and Occupied Arab Territories

(27) POA I.9.1 .

Make all efforts to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories

60. To coordinate with the Islamic group to ensure a unified Islamic support

General Secretariat, in

68. Coordination is done before meetings of all international

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occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, the Syrian Golan and the full completion of the Israeli withdrawal from all remaining Lebanese territories, in compliance with Security Council Resolution 425, and extend effective support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent State with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

to the Palestinian cause at international forums.

addition to New York and Geneva offices

forums.

(29) POA I.9.2.

Maintain a united stand on the comprehensive resolution of the Palestinian question according to OIC resolutions, UN resolutions, including UN Security Council Resolutions 242, 338, 1515 and UN General Assembly Resolution 194, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the Roadmap, in coordination and consultation with the UN, the Quartet, and other stakeholders, such as to make full withdrawal as a prerequisite for establishing normal relations with Israel, and for

61. To contact the parties of the Quartet and permanent members of UNSC and urge them to implement the Road Map, and to express the desire of the OIC to participate in efforts deployed for peace.

62. To contact the members of the Ministerial Committee set up by the Sana'a Conference to complete its proceedings in Washington, the Presidency of the European Union, and the Vatican.

General Secretariat

69. After the 33rd ICFM70. As soon as possible

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providing the OIC with a greater role in establishing peace.

(30) POA I.9.3.

Emphasize the central importance of the cause of Al-Quds for the Muslim Ummah, the need to establish the Palestinian rights in the city, preserve its heritage as well as its Arab and Islamic identity as a symbol of solidarity and the meeting point of divine religions; underline the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and its premises against violations and the need to protect the other Islamic and Christian holy places, counter the judaization of the Holy City, and support the efforts of Al-Quds Committee under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohamed VI; call for support to Baytmal Al-Quds and Al-Aqsa Fund, support the steadfastness of Al-Quds population and institutions, and establish Al-Aqsa University in Al-Quds Al-Sharif.

63. To contact the UNESCO in order to discuss the possibility of implementing a joint project to safeguard the Old City of Al-Quds and renovate its historical holy places.

64. To hold a workshop on the needs of Al-Quds and possible ways to counter the judaization of the city. The workshop outcomes shall provide the base for further multi-sectoral studies by several experts. Papers of such studies shall be presented at a conference aims at drafting a road map for the Islamic work on Jerusalem.

65. To effectively participate in the activities and programmes of the United Nations, the League of Arab States, and other international and regional organizations on the cause of Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Shareef.

66. For the Science and

General Secretariat

71. As soon as concluding necessary consultations with Palestine.72. Between July and September 200673. In all activities74. Initial contacts were conducted. Further consultations need to be carried out with the Palestinian Authority in July on the sidelines of the Workshop on Jerusalem.75. During the forthcoming meeting of H.E Secretary General with the Foreign Minister of Morocco. 76. Before the end of 2006

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Technology department and the Palestine Department to contact the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in order to discuss the possibility of obtaining IDB assistance in preparing a feasibility study on the university in coordination with the Palestinian National Authority.

67. To contact the Kingdom of Morocco (chairman of Al-Quds Committee) in order to convene a meeting of Al-Quds Committee to face the dangers that threaten the Holy City.

68. To convene a conference in Europe in order to consider the dangers that threaten Al-Quds and how to coordinate international efforts to face these dangers and preserve the civilizational and historical character of Al-Quds Al-Shareef.

(31) POA I.9.4.

Extend full support to the Palestinian Authority in its efforts to negotiate for the inalienable Palestinian rights and extend

69. To reaffirm OIC support to the Palestinian demand for convening an international conference on the peace process in the Middle East as provided

General Secretariat

77. This is an ongoing activity and it is being done in all statements and at all meeting of H.E Secretary General with World leaders

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necessary assistance to ensure control of all Palestinian territories, international crossings, reopen Gaza airport and seaport, and connect Gaza with the West Bank in order to ensure free movement of the Palestinians

for by the Roadmap Plan; and to resume the peace process and start final status negotiations on the issues of Al-Quds, borders, and refugees, through meetings of H.E. the Secretary-General with international officials.

(32) POA I.9.5.

Work together with the international community to compel Israel to stop and dismantle its settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and the occupied Syrian Golan; remove the racist separation Wall built inside the Palestinian territories, including within and around the city of Al-Quds, in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions and the Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Final Communiqué: Efforts should be made to regain the city of Al-

70. To convene a symposium on settlements, the racist separation wall and its violation of international legitimacy and the Consultative Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as well as ways to resist settlement practices and implement the ICJ opinion.

71. To coordinate with the Islamic group in international forums in order to implement the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice and the resolution of the General Assembly on the apartheid Wall, and also to implement the Fourth Geneva Convention in the occupied Palestinian Territories, including Al-Quds.

72. To urge the Member States in

General Secretariat

General Secretariat

78. Before the end of 2006 Throughout the whole year

79. It is a continuous process and can be done during meetings of

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Quds, safeguard its Islamic and historical character, preserve and protect Al-Aqsa Mosque and other sacred sites, counter the judaization of the Holy City, support the Palestinian institutions in the city, and establish Al-Aqsa University in the city of Al-Quds. It Conference called for support to the Waqf of Al-Quds Fund with each Muslim individual contributing one dollar, besides contributions by Member States in order to preserve the holy sites in the city of Al-Quds, including in particular Al-Aqsa Mosque, safeguard the sacred city’s cultural and historic landmarks and Arab-Islamic identity, and strengthen the steadfastness of its population so that it may regain its character as a city of coexistence and tolerance and the capital of the State of Palestine.

order to urge them to support Al-Quds Fund Waqf.

73. To convene a symposium for experts from member states to propose the most appropriate mechanisms for raising funds for the Al-Quds Fund.

H.E Secretary General with leaders of member states

80. Summer 2006

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10. Conflict Prevention, Conflict Resolution and Post-conflict Peace Building

(33) POA I.10.1.

Strengthen the role of the OIC in conflict prevention, confidence-building, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and post-conflict rehabilitation in OIC Member States as well as in conflict situations involving Muslim communities.

(34) POA I.10.2.

Enhance cooperation among the OIC Member States and between the OIC and international and regional organizations in order to protect the rights and interests of the Member States in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, and post-conflict peace-building.

75. Establish Peace and Security Department at the General Secretariat to monitor peace and security issues in Member States.

76. Mobilize the Troikas to respond to early warnings to neutralize potential conflicts in Member States.

77. Regularly use by Secretary General of his Good Offices in the settlement of conflicts within and between Member States.

78. Develop relevant human capacities and expertise on conflict and post conflict peace-building at the General Secretariat.79. Encourage Member States to effectively participate in peace keeping operations in Member States.

Secretary General

1. Secretary General2. Troika.

Secretary General

General Secretariat

1. General Secretariat.2. Member

81. As soon as possible





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80. Establish institutional cooperation with regional and international organizations for conflict resolution and post conflict peace building in the Muslim world.

81. Take active measures to enhance a confidence building among Member States through the adoption of the Code of Conduct.

82. Take measures through negotiation, lobby and appeals to Member States to bring into force the OIC Statute on the International Court of Justice for peaceful adjudication of disputes.

83. Mobilize necessary financial resources for the reconstruction of conflict affected areas.

States.

General Secretariat



1. General Secretariat.

74.Member States.





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11. Reform of the OIC

(35) POA I.11.1.

Reform the OIC through restructuring, and consider changing its name, review its Charter and activities and provide it with highly qualified manpower, in such a manner as to promote its role, reactivate its institutions and strengthen its relations with the officially recognized NGOs in the OIC Member States; empower the Secretary-General to discharge his duties and provide him with sufficient flexibility and the resources that enable him to carry out the tasks assigned to him and strengthen all OIC specialized and affiliated organs in order to allow them to play their aspired role, and reinforce coordination with the General Secretariat, and request it to review the activities of these organs and recommend the

84. Forming a committee of Eminent Persons to review the Charter, rules and regulations of the Organization.

85. Preparing a note of the General Secretariat on review of the OIC Charter with the participation of the different departments.

86. Submit the report of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Review of the OIC Rules of Observer Status to the Senior Officials Meeting.

87. Inviting an intergovernmental group of experts to consider the restructuring and reform of the Organization.

88. Advisory High Panel of Eminent

General Secretariat (Legal Department)




Secretary

90. Short term

91. Short term

92. Medium term

93. The Panel will meet and determine finalization of its vision. A Committee of Legal Experts will be constituted to revise draft to be presented to the Member States.

94. Secretary General reviewing

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dissolution of those that prove to be inefficient.

Persons designated to provide vision for the revised Charter.

89. Invite Intergovernmental Group of Experts in the light of Programme of Action to actively consider the proposals of the Secretary General on the reform and restructure the OIC Secretariat and other Organs.

General/Cabinet.

the activities of OIC Secretariat and Organs. Held meetings to propose restructuring of the institutions in light of the Programme of Action

(36) POA I.11.2.

Establish a mechanism for the follow-up of resolutions by creating an Executive Body, comprising the Summit and Ministerial Troikas, the OIC host country, and the General Secretariat. The Member States concerned should be invited to participate in the deliberations of these meetings

90. The Draft Rules of Procedure for the body in charge of implementation of resolutions has been prepared and is being revised in light of the Member States’ observations.

91. This revised draft will be submitted to the ministerial conference in Baku for adoption within the framework of the Secretary General’s reports and the draft resolution on statutory matters.

92. First Meeting of the OIC Executive Committee/Troikas held to examine draft rules of procedure


General Secretariat (Cabinet/Legal Department)

95. Short term

96. Rules of Procedure to be finalized in the ICFM

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(37) POA I.11.3.

Mandate the Secretary-General to prepare a study to strengthen the role of Islamic Solidarity Fund and develop it, and submit the study to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.

93. To establish Small Committee mandated for the preparation of a full-fledged study on ways and means to strengthen the role of the ISF and develop it.

94. To convene an Extraordinary session for the Permanent Council of the ISF to consider the outcomes of the study on strengthen the role of the ISF and develop it that will be prepared by the above mentioned Small Committee.

95. To refer the recommendations that will be taken by the Permanent Council of the ISF in its Extraordinary session to the forthcoming Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural, and Social Affairs

- HE the Secretary-General .

- The Executive Bureau of the ISF.

- The Executive Bureau of the ISF in consultation with the

97. The timing of establishing the Small Committee and its compositions is under the full discretion of HE the secretary-General .

98. The time frame for convening an Extraordinary session for the Permanent Council of the ISF will be decided once the Small Committee has finalized its mandates .

99. If the study is not finalized by the Small Committee before end of April , 2006 , recommendations of the Extraordinary session of the Permanent Council of the ISF will most likely be in the agenda of the 30th ICECS in year 2007.

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(ICECS) meeting for its approval .

96. To submit ICECS’s approval to the ICFM for it adoption.

Chairman of the Permanent Council of the ISF .

- The Executive Bureau of the ISF in collaboration with the Cabinet of HE the secretary-General.

100. It is anticipated that ICECS’s approval will be one of the agenda items of either 33rd or 34th ICFM, depending on the accomplishment of the above

stated activities .

(38) POA I.11.4.

Urge Member States to pay in full and on time their mandatory contributions to the General Secretariat and Subsidiary Organs, in accordance with relevant resolutions, in order to enable Member States to avail themselves of the facilities and services offered by OIC subsidiary organs and specialized and affiliated institutions.

97. To raise the issue during the bilateral meetings of the Secretary General and the leaders or representatives of the member states.

98. To contact all member states on regular basis through their respective embassies and/or consulates general to inform them about their yearly shares of contributions towards the budgets of the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary

The Cabinet of the Secretary General.

The respective Finance departments of the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary

101. On-going activity.


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Organs.

99. To make direct contact by official visits to the member states to formulate and finalize a formula on how to clear the arrears.

100. To contact the defaulting member states through their respective embassies and/or consulates general to remind them to take advantage of the incentives offered by the Islamic Summit Resolution No.1/10-AF of 2003, which provided a number of incentives to the Member States with accumulated arrears. Whereby a 50% exemption is offered if the concerned states make payments for two consecutive years starting from the financial year 2003/2004, in addition to another 25% exemption in case the payments continue for another two consecutive years. It is also important to note that the resolution is effective for four years expiring by the end of the financial year 2006/2007 (i.e. 30/06/2007).

Organs.

The respective Finance departments of the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary Organs.

The respective Finance departments of the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary Organs

The General


104. Until the 30/06/2007.

105. After 01/07/2007.

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101. To start, after 01/07/2007, the implementation of the measures adopted by Resolution No. 6/32-AF against the concerned defaulting member states in a progressive and gradual manner.

Secretariat of the OIC.

II DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL-ECONOMIC AND SCIENTIFIC ISSUES

General Economy 102. Create a synergy between the OIC Ten-Year Programme of Action, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the LDC Programme of Action for 2001-2010. In this regard;

103. To identify similarities between the Ten-Year Programme of Action, MDGs and the LDC Programme of Action for 2001-2010. The duration of the OIC Ten-year Programme of Action coincides with the remaining period of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). More importantly, there are similarities between the targets of these 3 programmes.

104. This will give OIC the following

The OIC New York and Geneva Offices

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opportunities:

i. To work with the UN system, in particular the UNCTAD, UNDP, FAO, IFAD with a view of achieving the objectives of the OIC Programme of Action.

ii. To benefit from the development funds and expertise available in the UN system,

iii. To enhance South-South cooperation, and

iv. To participate in the North-South cooperation mechanisms.

105. The biannual UN-OIC coordination meetings will be activated with a view of achieving the above objectives.

106. The UN agencies/Funds and Programmes would be more seriously forthcoming in the areas where they are handicapped in the OIC countries such as HIV/AIDS and women’s issues (women’s education, rights and health) etc.

107. The OIC Ten-Year Programme of Action will be introduced to the major

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regional economic groupings (REGs) comprising OIC Member States like Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), etc. so as to:

i. Increase cooperation between these organizations and the OIC.

ii. To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of OIC and these international and regional organizations in favour of the development of Member States.

1. Economic Cooperation

(39) POA II.1.1.

Call upon the Member States to sign and ratify all existing OIC trade and economic agreements, and to implement the provisions of the relevant OIC Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation among

108. Ensuring the implementation of PRETAS and launching the 2nd round of trade negotiations under the Framework Agreement on Trade Preferential System (TPSOIC). COMCEC and the OIC General Secretariat will adopt appropriate measures with a view to

Member States, COMCEC,General Secretariat (DEA)

106. General Secretariat (DEA) will coordinate with the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) to ensure its implementation.

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OIC Member States. achieving the above objectives.

109. Call upon the OIC General Secretariat to mobilize the political will to sign and ratify the PRETAS.

110. Request the OIC General Secretariat, ICDT and SESRTCIC to review the existing agreements and statutes and report thereon to Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) for consideration.

111. Set up a committee composed of OIC General Secretariat and its relevant institutions to follow up the implementation of the existing agreements and the statutes.

112. Strengthen relations between the OIC and the regional economic groupings within the OIC.

113. Call upon the OIC General Secretariat to mobilize the political will to sign and ratify the PRETAS

General Secretariat (DEA)

General Secretariat (DEA), ICDT,SESRTCIC, COMCEC.

General Secretariat (DEA),Concerned OIC Institutions


The OIC General Secretariat ( the

107. At every two months, the OIC General Secretariat (DEA) will circulate letters to the Member States calling them to expedite the signing and ratification of PRETAS.

108. By the end of July, ICDT and SESRTCIC to review the existing agreements and statutes and report

109. Continuous project

110. Short term

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114. Set up a committee composed of the OIC General Secretariat and its relevant institutions to follow up the implementation of the existing agreements and statutes.

115. Reaffirm the call in the Secretary General’s report on legal affairs submitted to the ICFM in Baku upon Member States to sign the agreements signed within the framework of the OIC.

Legal Department & DEA)

The OIC General Secretariat ( the Legal Department & DEA)

The OIC General Secretariat ( the Legal Department & DEA)

111. Short term

112. Short term

(40) POA II.1.2.

Mandate COMCEC to promote measures to expand the scope of intra-OIC trade, and to consider the possibility of establishing a Free Trade Area between the Member States in order to achieve greater economic integration to raise it to a percentage of 20% of the overall

116. To consider the possibility of establishing of a Free Trade Area on the basis of the Framework Agreement on Trade Preferential System among the OIC Member States (TPS-OIC) and the Protocol on the Preferential Tariff scheme for TPS-OIC (PRETAS).

Member StatesICCI, ICDT, IDB and SESRTCIC

113. By October 2006, ICCI, ICDT, IDB and SESRTCIC to undertake the necessary study

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trade volume during the period covered by the plan, and call on the Member States to support its activities and to participate in those activities at the highest possible level with delegations possessing the necessary expertise

117. Recommend COMCEC to mandate ICCI, ICDT, IDB and SESRTCIC to undertake the necessary study on the possibility of establishing a Free Trade Area between the Member States.

118. After a decision is taken by Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) and ICFM on the above-mentioned subject, a detailed road map will be prepared in accordance with the decision taken.

119. For promoting intra-OIC trade, ICDT, IDB and ICCI should study the ways and means for achieving this objective.

120. Additionally, ICCI will undertake the following:

i. Establishing free trade zones in OIC Member States in consultation with concerned Governments of the OIC Member States.

ii. Establishment of free trade area among OIC Member States in

COMCEC General Secretariat (DEA), ICCI, ICDT, IDB and SESRTCIC

ICDT, IDB, ICCI,

ICCIOISA

Member States

Member States

114. COMCEC meeting in November 2006

115. ICCI will prepare a time table for implementation of these items

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coordination with COMCEC. iii. Establishing labour training

recruitment companies in OIC Member States in order to provide qualified manpower to the economies of Member States.

iv. Establishment of investment opportunities exploration companies in OIC Member States.

v. Establishment of business owners association in OIC countries as affiliated body to ICCI.

vi. Establishment of an association for young businessmen as an affiliated body to the ICCI.

vii. Establishment of private companies for increasing tourist exchanges between OIC Member States.

viii. Establishing Emaar International Bank as a private Bank for promoting trade and investment in OIC Member States and financing infrastructures support for sustainable development of Member States.

ix. Working out in coordination with Member States for removal of custom barriers between OIC Member States through the implementation of the trade

Member States

Member States

Member States

Member States

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preferential system among OIC Member States.

x. Setting up private committees to boost economic and trade cooperation and implement OIC Ten-Year Programme of Action and the COMCEC Plan of Action for strengthening economic and commercial cooperation among OIC Member States.

121. In addition, the ICCI will present its projects to the 29th Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs, the Thirty-third ICFM, the Twenty-second Annual Meeting of the COMCEC, the Fifth Ministerial Conference of Ministers of Tourism of OIC Countries and the 11th Islamic Summit Conference for further consideration and appropriate action.

122. Additionally, the following activities will also be promoted:

i. Trade Fairs of Islamic Countries; ii. Tourism Fairs of Islamic Countries;iii. Annual Meetings of the Private

Sector;

ICCI

ICDTICDTICCIICDT & ICCI

116. 29th Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs, 33rd ICFM,

117. 22nd Session of the COMCEC,

118. 5th ICTM

119. 11th Islamic Summit Conference

120. Continuous activities by concerned OIC institutions

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iv. Specialised exhibitions and supply/demand workshops on high trading potential products;

v. Business men Forums;vi. Virtual Fairs;vii. Business Centres for businessmen

meetings;viii. Permanent exhibition of the OIC

countries’ products at the ICDT’s headquarters;

ix. Trade Facilitation;x. Trade Information; xi. More coverage of the OIC activities at

the Media of OIC Member States; and

xii. Upgrading means of transport such as ships, air, and land transport through cooperation between ICCI, OISA, IDB, ICDT and in coordination with regional and international organisations and/or institutions.

123. To ensure effective implementation of agreements signed during OIC Private Sectors Meeting as well as recommendations of OIC Economic Fora, (Istanbul Economic Forum, Putrajaya Economic Fora, Jeddah OIC Economic forum, Turkish African

Member States ICCI, OISA, IDB, ICDT

ICCICOMCECGeneral Secretariat (DEA)

Member States OISA

Member States OISA

OISA121. Private Sectors Meetings

122. COMCEC Meetings

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Economic forum).

124. To encourage technical cooperation and harmonization of rules and regulations of OIC Member States in the domain of maritime transport.

125. To encourage investments in maritime transports in the OIC Member States with a view to providing efficiency and making national maritime transport companies more competitive in the international market.

126. To support Bakkah Shipping Company (BASCO) with a view of developing a sound and efficient system of transportation, communication and commerce to start a real permanent line between OIC countries’ ports from Africa, Mediterranean, Red Sea, Gulf and Far East to expand the scope of intra-OIC trade.

127. To invite Member States and their maritime companies to register their ships with the Islamic P&I (Protection and Indemnity Club) making insurance coverage for cargo, crew, losses and

Member States

Member States

Member States

123. OISA will prepare a time table for implementation of this item

124. OISA will prepare a time table for implementation of this item

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damages, in order allow the Club meet the level of the existing International P&I Club on equal footing with national ships at the member states seaports.

(41) POA II.1.3.

Promote endeavors for institutionalized and enhanced cooperation between OIC and regional and international institutions working in the economic and commercial fields.

128. The OIC General Secretariat and its relevant institutions are requested to organize a meeting with regional economic groupings within the OIC in order to enhance the intra-OIC trade.

129. Memoranda of understanding (MOU) will be concluded to enhance cooperation between related OIC institutions and regional and international institutions working in the economic and commercial fields.

130. OIC institutions are encouraged to exchange information on memoranda of understandings signed with UN agencies and others international and/or regional economic groupings.

General Secretariat (DEA), IDB, ICDT and otherrelevant OIC institutions

125. ICDT and IDB will make the necessary contacts with regional economic groupings to prepare a time table for implementation of this item.

126. It will be an item on the agenda of the United Nations/OIC coordination meetings

(42) POA II.1.4.

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Support OIC Member States in their efforts to accede to the World Trade Organization (WTO), and promote concerted positions between the Member States within the WTO.

131. Request IDB and ICDT to follow up of the trade multilateral negotiations of the WTO in this sector and coordination of the positions of Member States with a view to setting up a common platform of negotiations.

132. Request Member States to make full use of existing capacities within the OIC (Permanent Offices in Geneva and New York) and IDB’s technical assistance programme on WTO related matters in this domain.

133. Request Member States to strengthen their cooperation within the OIC group established in the context of the WTO.

Member States,IDB and ICDT

Member States,the OIC General Secretariat (Permanent Offices in Geneva and New York)

Member States, The OIC General Secretariat IDB

127. IDB and ICDT are already undertaking activities in these fields

(43) POA II.1. 5.

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Call upon the OIC Member States to facilitate the freedom of movement of businessmen and investors across their borders

134. OIC Member States, the General Secretariat and the ICCI will coordinate their efforts for the implementation of this provision.

Member States General Secretariat (DEA)ICCI

128. Under the sovereignty of the Member States but ICCI may work to facilitate the free movement of businessmen and investors

(44) POA II.1.6.

Support expanding electronic commerce among the OIC Member States and call on the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry to strengthen its activities in the field of data and expertise exchanges between chambers of commerce of the Member States.

135. An MOU will be concluded between relevant international institutions and OIC Secretariat and concerned UN institutions to explore possibilities of launching joint programmes projects for capacity building in electronic commerce. This will help reduce digital gap. This area has great potential for South-South cooperation. The cooperation possibilities among the OIC Member States will also be explored.

136. The organisation of a forum to define a prospective and efficient strategy of the OIC for the sustainable utilisation of electronic commerce as means of intra-OIC trade promotion, while ensuring a better coordination between the different bodies of the OIC in this field.

Member States,General Secretariat (DEA)ICCI

General Secretariat (DEA)ICCI


130. ICCI will be requested to organize such a forum in cooperation with the General Secretariat (DEA)


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137. Continuation of the training cycles in the field of electronic commerce while giving priority to the private sector.

138. IDB, ICCI, ICDT and SESRTCIC provide to Member States whenever necessary, technical assistance in order to work out national strategies as well as required regulation for developing electronic commerce.

ICCI

IDB, ICCI, ICDT and SESRTCIC


(45) POA II.1.7.

Call upon the Member States to coordinate their environmental policies and positions in international environmental fora so as to prevent any adverse effects of such policies on their economic development

139. COMCEC is expected to take initiatives in this domain.

140. OIC institutions will coordinate their efforts with a view to achieving objectives of the OIC Plan of Action for strengthening economic and commercial cooperation among OIC Member States as well as the OIC 10-Year Programme of Action in this domain.

141. Request SESRTCIC create and maintain a special database on environmental indicators and a roster of environmental experts in the OIC Member States.

Member StatesCOMCEC

COMCEC

SESRTCIC

133. By the end of 2006

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2. Supporting the Islamic Development Bank (IDB)

(46) POA II.2.1.

Establish a special fund within the IDB in order to help address and alleviate poverty, and provide job opportunities; and commission the IDB Board of Governors to establish this special fund, including mechanisms for its financing.

142. Invite IDB to continue taking necessary steps for the establishment of poverty alleviation fund (PAF) to be submitted to the IDB Board of Governors, scheduled to be held in Kuwait, in May 2006.

143. The OIC General Secretariat will provide the necessary political support for this initiative.

IDB

OIC/IDB Coordination Group


134. Undertake necessary in May 2006

(47) POA II.2.2.

Mandate the Islamic Development Bank to coordinate with the OIC General Secretariat in order to make the necessary contacts with the World Health Organization and other relevant institutions to draw up a programme for combating diseases and epidemics, to be financed through the special fund that will be created within the IDB..

144. A joint task force will be set up comprising IDB, OIC Secretariat and WHO. The task force would need to focus, among others on the following areas:

i. Creation of virtual network of national focal points for information-sharing and coordinated action in the area of disease and pandemics;

OIC/IDB coordination group

135. OIC/IDB coordination group will follow up the matter and prepare a time table in this regard

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ii. Undertake a study of the national health systems and how those can be improved through financing from the special fund for poverty alleviation; and

iii. Encouraging South-South cooperation, including exchange of expertise and technical cooperation, through virtual diagnostics and treatment centers.

iv. Preparation of the tri-partite agreement to define the framework of cooperation.

145. The OIC/IDB coordination group will prepare terms of references for feasibility studies of the programme. These studies will define the scope of the programme, mode of financing and management, and select a consultant for the same.

(48) POA II.2.3.

Commission the IDB Board of Governors to take necessary measures for ensuring a substantial increase in the Bank’s authorized, subscribed, and paid-up capital, so as to enable it to

146. IDB Board of Executive Directors has already approved relevant documents to be submitted to the Annual Board of Governors Meeting in Kuwait in May 2006.

IDBOIC/IDB Coordination Group

136. Undertake necessary in May 2006

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strengthen its role in providing financial support and technical assistance to OIC Member States, and strengthen the Islamic Corporation for Trade Finance recently established within the IDB

(49) POA II.2.4.

Urge the IDB to develop its mechanisms and programmes aimed at cooperation with the private sector and to consider streamlining and activating its decision-making process.

147. The IDB undertake necessary action in this regard.

IDB 137. Undertake necessary

(50) POA II.2.5.

Urge the IDB and its institutions to promote investment opportunities and intra-OIC trade, and to conduct other feasibility studies to provide the necessary information to develop and promote joint ventures

148. The IDB will undertake necessary action in these domains.

IDB 138. Undertake necessary

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3. Social solidarity in the face of natural disasters

(51) POA II.3.1.

Islam advocates solidarity with, and assistance to, all the needy without discrimination, which requires the Islamic States to develop and adopt a clear strategy on Islamic relief action and support the trend towards cooperation and coordination between individual relief efforts of Islamic States and Islamic civil society institutions on the one hand, and international civil society institutions and organizations on the other hand.

149. ICCI, IDB, Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF), Islamic Committee for International Crescent (ICIC) and Regional/National Relief Agencies and Organizations in OIC Member States to organize a meeting with a view to working out a strategy on Islamic Relief Action.

150. ICCI will work for the establishment of international organization for Zakat in coordination with OIC, IDB and ISF and in consultation with OIC Member States.

Member States,ICCI, IDB, ISF, ICIC and Regional/National Relief Agencies,Organizations in Member States

Member States, ICCI,ISF,IDB

139. IDB and ISF will prepare a time table for implementation of this item

140. ICCI will prepare a time table for implementation of this item

(52) POA II.3.2.

Help countries affected by these disasters to rebuild their buffer stocks.

151. Invite IDB, ICCI, ISF, ICIC and relief organizations and aid agencies in Member States to coordinate action in achieving this objective.

IDB, ICCI, ISF, ICIC, relief organizations and aid agencies in Member States

141. IDB and ISF will prepare a time table for implementation of this item

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4. Supporting development and poverty alleviation in Africa

(53) POA II.4.1.

Promote activities aimed at achieving economic and social development in African countries, including supporting industrialization, energizing trade and investment, transferring technology, alleviating their debt burden and poverty, and eradicating diseases; welcome the New Economic Partnership for African Development (NEPAD), adopt to this end, a special programme for the development of Africa.

152. To create an African Members’ Group on OIC-NEPAD cooperation. The first step would be to bring together the Secretariats of NEPAD and OIC for discussion.

175. Invite OIC General Secretariat, IDB, SESRTCIC and ICDT to undertake the necessary studies for working out a special programme for Africa.

176. OIC-IDB coordination group to initiate preparation of terms of reference for the feasibility studies for the programme. The feasibility studies will define scope of the programme, mode of financing, management. The IDB may finance the feasibility studies of the programme.

177. The feasibility studies will be submitted to an OIC expert group and

General Secretariat (DEA) NEPAD

General Secretariat (DEA), IDB, SESRTCIC and ICDT

OIC-IDB coordination group

SESRTCIC

142. OIC-IDB coordination group will work out a time-table in cooperation with the SESRTCIC and ICDT

143. OIC-IDB coordination group will prepare terms of reference

144. SESRTCIC will prepare a time table for implementation of this item

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then to OIC Member States, and ICFM for approval.

178. Recommend SESRTCIC to work out and keep up to date a special poverty index for OIC Member States with particular reference to Africa.

(54) POA II.4.2.

Call upon the Member States to participate in international efforts to support programmes aimed at alleviating poverty and capacity-building in the Least-Developed Member States of the OIC.

179. Member States, international and regional institutions and organizations will be called on to support Malaysia, OIC and IDB initiative in this domain.

Malaysia, General Secretariat IDBMember StatesOIC/IDB Coordination Group

(55) POA II.4.3

Urge donor Member States to cancel bilateral and multilateral debts to low-income Member States

180. The OIC General Secretariat has communicated the Programme of Action to all Member States for consideration.

Donor Member States

145. The OIC General Secretariat has communicated the Programme of Action to all Member States for consideration

(56) POA II.4.4

Urge international specialized 181. The OIC experts level meeting for Member States 146. To circulate to Member

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institutions and organizations to exert greater efforts to alleviate poverty in the Least-Developed Member States and assist Muslim societies, the refugees and displaced in the OIC Member States, and Muslim Minorities and Communities in non-OIC Member States; urge States to contribute to the World Fund for Solidarity and Combating Poverty.

the implementation of the Brussels Agenda for LDCs is part of the implementation process of these propositions of the 10 year programme of action. To ensure effective and speedy implementation of the recommendations which have come up from this experts level meeting to be held on 6-7 March 2006. The expert group meeting has adopted good recommendations in this domain. Recommendations will be submitted to the next Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs and to the Thirty Three Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Affairs to be held in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, in June 2006.

182. To ensure coordination for achieving objectives of the Millennium Development goals, the Brussels agenda for LDCs and the OIC Ten Year Programme of Action for the poverty alleviation.


The OIC General Secretariat and concerned OIC institutions

States UN/OIC Coordination Meeting

5. Higher Education, Science and Technology

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(57) POA II.5.1.

Effective improve and reform educational institutions and curricula in all levels, link postgraduate studies to the comprehensive development plans of the Islamic World. At the same tine, priority should be given to science and technology and facilitating academic interaction and exchange of knowledge among the academic institutions of Member States, and urge the Member States to strive for quality education that promotes creativity, innovation, and research and development.

183. To start cooperation with COMSTECH, ISESCO and IUT to ensure effective and active coordination.

184. COMSTECH in conjunction with ISESCO to strengthen selected universities in the field in science/engineering, objective elevating at least 20 Universities within OIC Region so that they are ranked among top 500 universities in the world ranking

185. COMSTEH in conjunction with ISESCO/IDB to identify 10 best centers of Excellence To strengthen them to highest standards with financial support of IDB/OIC that can be used for high level training scientists/engineers for promoting cutting edge research in frontier fields of Science and Technology

OIC General Secretariat (S&T) and ISESCO

COMSTECH, ISESCO and the OIC General Secretariat (S&T)

The OIC General Secretariat (S&T) & Member States

147. Conference of Ministers of Higher Education - Present working paper to Conference of Ministers of Higher (16-18 September 2006, Kuwait)

148. Creation of OIC Global Network on Education

149. Throughout the 10-Year planned programme of action

150. Meeting to establish selection criteria and setting benchmarking

151. Encourage the IDB’s M.Sc. Scholarship Programme

152. Meeting to establish selection criteria for awarding fellowship

(58) POA II.5.2.

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Assimilate highly-qualified Muslims within the Muslim World, and develop a comprehensive strategy to utilize their expertise and prevent brain migration phenomenon

186. COMSTECH & ISESCO to take action to bring up this important issue in a working paper during the coming 3rd Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research due to be held in Kuwait

187. Strengthen the Inter-Islamic Networks in various fields established by COMSTECH, as well as the Islamic World Academies of Sciences (IWAS) and

188. Network of Academies of Sciences in Islamic countries (NASIC) so that they can undertake projects in various fields of sciences and technology with financial support of IDB/OIC.

ISESCO and the OIC General Secretariat (S&T).

COMSTECH and the OIC General Secretariat (S&T).

153. ISESCO to prepare a working paper on “Reducing brain-drain” for presentation to the Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Kuwait 16 – 18 September 2006

154. ISECO to include in the Issue in the agenda for the upcoming Ministerial Meeting of Higher Education and Scientific Research on “Reducing brain-drain” (16-18 September 2006).

155. Throughout 10- year planned programme of action.

(59) POA II.5.3.

Entrust the General Secretariat to study the creation of an OIC Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievements by Muslim scientists

189. COMSTECH Award: is offered every two years in its General Assembly to two prominent Muslim scientists in the disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

190. IDB Science & Technology

COMSTECH, IDB, ISESCO, ICCI and General Secretariat (S&T)

156. The General Secretariat to coordinate with IDB, COMSTECH, ISESCO and ISF to set up a framework for the proposed award

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Award: is offered every year to three prominent scientific, research institutions.

191. ISESCO Award: is offered every three years.

192. ICCI Award: to be offered every year to two best technological innovations.

193. To create a more prestigious and well established award granted to prominent Muslim scientists. A committee comprising the General 194. Secretariat, IDB, ISESCO, COMSTECH and ISF is to set up the framework for the granting of this award.

157. Throughout the planned period by each mentioned Award.

(60) POA II.5.4.

Call upon Islamic countries to encourage research and development programmes, taking into account that the global percentage of this activity is 2% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and request Member States to ensure that their individual contribution is not inferior to half of

195. The 12th General Assembly of COMSTECH Meeting of the Ministers of Science and Technology adopted the establishment of WAQF Fund of 10 million US$. IDB agreed to contribute an initial amount of US$ 2 million to the WAQF. OIC urges member states to separately contribute to bring the WAQF fund to its specified level of US$ 10

IDB, COMSTECH and the General Secretariat (S&T)

158. Recommend to the OIC Member States for the establishment of more centers of excellence in collaboration with COMSTECH.

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this percentage. million at the earliest.

196. The IDB has officially invited all its member countries to include no less than 10% of Science and Technology related projects in the Programmes they submit to the IDB for financing.

197. Upon the recommendations of the General Secretariat , the 12th General Assembly Meeting of COMSTECH adopted the recommendation made in item 4 of the 10-year programme of action to set aside at least 1% of the GDP for Research and Development (R&D).

198. Support the initiative to establish an OIC R&D Fund to be managed by OIC in collaboration with COMSTECH requiring OIC member countries to set aside 0.02% of GNP, rising to 0.1% of GNP over a ten year period within the framework of vision 1441 as approved by the Tenth Islamic summit conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

The General Secretariat (S&T), COMSTECH and ISESCO

IDB and the General Secretariat (S&T)

The General Secretariat ( S & T ) and Task Force for Vision 1441 for S & T

159. Call upon Member States to give fresh impetus to the Development of Science and Technology infrastructure

160. Throughout the planned period

161. The Task Force for the implementation of Vision 1441 for S & T will ensure synergy between the activities for the Vision 1441 for S & T and the activities for the OIC 10-year Programme of Action.

(61) POA II.5.5.

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Take advantage of the important results of the World Summit on Information Society, held in Tunis, in which all Muslim States actively participated with a view to close the digital gap between the developed and developing States and request the General Secretariat to follow up these results in order to build the capacities of Member States to adhere to the information society which, in turn, will sustain development in Muslim States.

199. ISESCO in conjunction with COMSTECH will undertake action to invite the OIC member states to take advantage of the important results of the Tunisia World Summit on Information Society held in Tunis.

200. SESRTCIC with the cooperation of the General Secretariat to publish rosters of Muslim experts. and directories of universities and research institutions in the OIC Member States with a view to encouraging and facilitating the full utilization of the human resources and institutional capacities available to the OIC communities.

201. SESRTCIC with the cooperation of the General Secretariat to create a special database of the main indicators on education and education – related fields in the Member States.

202. SESRTCIC with the cooperation of the General Secretariat to undertake studies on the state of literacy, education services and employment of university graduates in the OIC Member States

ISESCO, COMSTEH and General Secretariat (S&T)

SESRTCIC, General Secretariat (S&T)

SESRTCIC, General Secretariat

162. General Secretariat (S&T) to invite and encourage the Member States to take advantage of the important results of the Tunisia World Summit.

163. Throughout the Planned Period of 10-Year of action.

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with a view to identifying the problems and shortcomings and exploring the possible areas of intra-OIC cooperation

(S&T)

(62) POA II.5.6.

Encourage public and private national research institutions to invest in technology capacity-building, in areas of advanced technologies, such as the acquisition of nuclear technology for peaceful uses.

203. The General secretariat brings up to the kind attention of the OIC member states the importance of their public and private national research institutions and urges them to invest in technology capacity-building by any means possible, specifically by the establishment and extension of Venture Capital Fund in their countries .

204. The IDB has launched a cycle of “symposia on investing in Technology”, these gatherings are arranged on regional and annual basis, starting with the MENA Region, with a view to bring together Investors, Business Communities, Inventors and Promoters of Science and Technology joint venture.

General Secretariat (S&T)

164. Throughout the planned period of the 10-year of action

165. General Secretariat(S&T) with the close cooperation of the IDB encourage for holding annually the“ Symposia on investing in Technology”.

(63) POA II.5.7

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Review the performance of the OIC-affiliated universities so as to improve their effectiveness and efficiency, and call for participation in the two Waqfs (Endowments) dedicated to the two universities in Niger and Uganda, and provide support to the International Islamic University in Malaysia

205. To strengthen efforts underway for the financial and the educational quality of these institutions.

206. To continue efforts with Member states, ISF and Charitable Institutions and philanthropists to obtain financial assistance and support to the Universities.

207. To coordinate with ISESCO, the Federation of Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW) and ISF on their activities to support the Universities.

208. To create a regular mechanism to coordinate with Universities, Niger and Uganda.

209. To teach Islamic Economy, Islamic Banking and insurance through ICCI.

210. Initiate specific projects in the fields of Science and engineering of economic and strategic importance by COMSTECH in conjunction with ISESCO and with financial support from IDB/OIC/ Member States, including such fields as

Member States, ISF and Charitable Institutions

ICCI, ISESCO, COMSTECH and IDB/OIC/Member States


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agricultural, health biotechnologies, information technology, material sciences, pharmaceuticals, energy, communications etc. with special emphasis on such strategically important areas as satellite technology, industrial design, manufacturing engineering, artificial intelligence, etc. and with programmes to link the research activities with industrial/ commercial production

(64) POA II.5.8

Call upon the Member States to extend enhanced support to the Islamic University of Technology in Bangladesh in order to enable it to contribute more towards capacity building of the OIC Member States through human resources development

211. The OIC General Secretariat will continue taking action and urges Member States to meet their mandatory contributions

The General Secretariat (S&T) & Member States


(65) POA II.5.9.

Urge the IDB to further enhance its programme of scholarships for outstanding students and Hi-Tech specializations aimed at developing

212. IDB in conjunction with the COMSTECH, ISESCO and the 1441 task force should undertake the necessary action

The General Secretariat (S&T) and IDB

168. The General Secretariat is to encourage Member States to implement the POA and to support the cooperation between the

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the scientific, technical, and research capabilities of scientists and researchers in the Member States

COMSTECH and IDB for the Promotion of Science and Technology

169. Throughout the planned period.

6. Rights of Women, Youth, Children, and the Family in the Muslim World

(66) POA II.6.1.

Strengthen laws aimed at enhancing the advancement of women in Muslim societies in economic, cultural, social, and political fields, in accordance with Islamic values of justice and equality; and aimed also at protecting women from all forms of violence and discrimination and adhering to the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, in line with the Islamic values of justice and equality.

213. To work closely with Member States to consolidate laws aimed at women’s empowerment/promotion. The 1st Islamic Conference on Woman which will be hosted by Turkey this year will provide an excellent opportunity to coordinate with Member States in this regard.

214. There is also a need to work with OIC institutions such as the Islamic Fiqh Academy. There also a need to work with the UN specialized institutions on women, such as the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNEFEM), Commission on the Status of

OIC General Secretariat, Member States, Government of Turkey and OIC, UN relevant institutions.

170. To hold the First OIC Conference on Women by November, 2006.

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Women and United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW), UNDP, UNICEF , Commission on Human Rights.

(67) POA II.6.2.

Give special attention to women’s education and female literacy

215. To invite ISESCO as a specialized organization to implement these recommendations in coordination with the Member States and to make regular progress report to the General Secretariat in this regard.

216. To work closely with the OIC Ambassadorial group in UNESCO to guarantee the support of UNESCO to Member States programmes in this regard.

217. SESRTCIC with the cooperation of the General Secretariat to develop a statistical database on women, youth , children and family in the OIC Member States to provide the decision makers with accurate and timely information that would enlighten them on the appropriate actions to be taken for the promotion and

Member States and ISESCO

General Secretariat, ISESCO and OIC Group in UNESCO

General Secretariat and SESRTCIC

171. Throughout planned period


173. One year

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protection of those vulnerable segments of the society.

218. SESRTCIC with the cooperation of the General Secretariat to undertake research studies on women’s rights in the OIC Member States with particular emphasis on education , employment and participation in the social political life

219. To identify similarities between the Summit recommendations on education and the millennium development goals and to work closely with Member States to achieve those goals.

220. To follow with relevant OIC institutions such as the Islamic Fiqh Academy all the international documents adopted at the level of the UN on the family.

General Secretariat and SESRTCIC 174. Two years

(68) POA II.6.3

Expedite developing “The Covenant on the Rights of Women in Islam”, in accordance with

221. To seek organizing a conference in cooperation with relevant Islamic and UN institutions on the issue.

Legal Department

175. Short term

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Resolution No. 60/27-P and the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam.

222. To arrange a training Seminar by ISESCO in collaboration of High Commissioner’s Office of Human Rights.

223. To carry out consultations with the Islamic Fiqh Academy.

224. To convene a meeting of intergovernmental experts to draft the Covenant.

Legal Department

Legal Department

Legal Department

176. Short term

177. Short term

178. Short term

(69) POA II.6.4.

Strive to provide free and quality basic education for all children

225. To invite ISESCO as a specialized institutions to implement these recommendations in coordination with the Member States and to make regular progress report to the General Secretariat in this regard.

226. To work closely with the OIC Ambassadorial group in UNESCO to guarantee the support of UNESCO to Member States programmes in this regard.

227. To identify similarities between the Summit recommendations on

ISESCO and General Secretariat

General Secretariat and ISESCO

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education and the millennium development goals and to work closely with Member States to achieve those goals.

(70) POA II.6.5.

Strengthen laws aimed at preserving the rights of children, enjoying the highest possible health levels, taking effective measures in order to eradicate poliomyelitis and protect them from all forms of violence and exploitation.

228. To identify similarities between the Summit recommendations on children and the millennium development goals in this regard.

229. To work with Member States to achieve this goal.

230. To coordinate with UNICEF, ISESCO on the effective implementation of the Rabat Declaration on Children in the Islamic World.

231. To continue the contacts with Member States to extend financial assistance for the international initiative to eradicate polio.

232. To continue also the follow-up with WHO all its efforts to eradicate polio in the Member States.

General Secretariat

General Secretariat, UNESCO and UNICEF

General Secretariat

General Secretariat

181. Already started

182. Throughout the planned period.

183. To adopt a resolution by the next ICFM and the next Summit.


185. September, 2006

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233. Convening a meeting with the competent bodies in the Islamic Development Bank to implement the recommendation concerning the elaboration of a programme to combat diseases and epidemics within the framework of a special fund to be established at the Islamic Development Bank

234. To convene a meeting of affected countries on the sidelines of OIC Health Ministers Meeting which will take place in September, 2006 in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.

(71) POA II.6.6.

Encourage the Member States to sign and ratify the OIC Covenant on the Rights of the Child in Islam, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Child in Islam, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its annexed Optional Protocols, and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocol with regard to

235. To continue calling on Member States to sign and ratify the Covenant

General Secretariat(Legal Department)


187. Short term

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the Girl Child.

(72) POA II.6.7

Call upon all Member States to support and promote youth programmes and youth forums.

236. To follow-up with Member States the effective implementation of the recommendations of the first conference of Ministers of Youth and Sport.

237. To call upon Member States to enhance cooperation in the youth field.

238. To coordinate with the Muslim Youth Forum in all issues concerning youth in the Member States.

239. To work also with the UN system, ISESCO and Islamic Conference Youth Forum (ICYF), Islamic Sports Federation Union, ICCI and ISF on all regional and international activities aimed at promoting the status of youth in the society.

General Secretariat, ICYF, Islamic Sports Federation Union, ICCI, ISF and ISESCO


(73) POA II.6.8.

Call upon the OIC to contribute towards projecting Islam as a religion that guarantees full

240. To work out strategies in the First OIC Conference on Women to be held in Turkey

General Secretariat, Member States

189. By December, 2006

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protection of women's rights and encourages their participation in all walks of life.

and Islamic Fiqh Academy

(74) POA II.6.9.

Accord necessary attention to the family as the principal nucleus of the Muslim society, exert all possible efforts, at all levels, to face up to the contemporary social challenges confronting the Muslim family and affecting its cohesion, on the basis of Islamic values.

241. To study the issue at the First Islamic Conference on Women.

242. To work with Member States and relevant OIC institutions to organize seminars, symposiums on the challenges facing Muslim family.

General Secretariat and Member States.

190. By December, 2006

(75) POA II.6.10.

Establish a Division responsible for Family Affairs within the framework of the General Secretariat’s restructuring

243. Benefiting from other Organizations’ experiences, such as the United Nations, African Union and the Arab League.


191. Short term

7. Cultural and Information Exchange among Members States

(76) POA II.7.1.

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Call upon TV channels and the mass media to deal with international mass media effectively in order to enable the Muslim world to express its perspective on international developments. Call on the mass media in Member States, including satellite channels, to agree on a Code of Ethics that caters for diversity and pluralism and safeguards the Ummah's values and interests. Mandate the Secretary-General to prepare a report to evaluate the current situation of IINA, ISBO, and the OIC Information Department; consider ways and means to activate the role and mechanisms of the media within the framework of the OIC System; and submit proposals, in this regard, to the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers for consideration. Accord attention to Arabic as the language of Qur'an, develop programmes for translation between the languages of the Muslim Ummah, and implement programs of cultural

244. General Secretariat is in the process of preparing a detailed report to evaluate the current situation of IINA, and ISBO and to strengthen the existing information Department at the OIC General Secretariat.

245. ISESCO and IRCICA to coordinate and cooperate in the general field of cultural exchange among the OIC Member States. The two institutions should come up with schemes that would improve further the image of Islam

246. Request IRCICA to continue translating the cultural books into different languages of Member States and to organize cultural forums in this regard and participate in regional and international relevant activities

ISESCO and IRCICA

IRCICA



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exchanges among the OIC Member States, including Observer States.

(77) POA II.7.2.

Strengthen COMIAC in order to give more care to information and cultural issues in Member States. In this context, the Member States should voluntarily support digital solidarity and allow the OIC to actively participate in the efforts to reduce the digital gap.

247. Work with the Government of Senegal to convene in due course the Eighth Session of COMIAC

General Secretariat

194. To convene the 8th Session as soon as possible

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