MEDIA ACCREDITATION

The Commonwealth Secretariat is now accepting applications for media accreditation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2003) in Abuja, Nigeria, on 5-8 December 2003. The theme of the meeting will be ‘Development and Democracy - Partnership for Peace and Prosperity’.

The biennial meeting will bring together Heads of Government and representatives of 52 member countries. As part of the broad Commonwealth agenda they are expected to discuss the inter-connections between democracy and development and receive a report from a Commonwealth Expert Group on these issues.

Political issues, implementation of the Commonwealth Plan of Action on Terrorism, progress in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and challenges facing small states are likely to be on the agenda, which is being drawn up in consultation with Heads of Government.

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Accreditation Form

Operational Notes and Media Arrangements

Broadcast services, Facilities rate card and Booking form

Mandatory Requirements
Each representative must fill in a separate application form.

Application forms can be printed from the Internet here OR http://www.thecommonwealth.org/chogm.html.

All sections of this form must be completed.

Only media representatives who send fully completed forms can be accredited.

Two (2) passport size photographs (name printed on reverse side in ballpoint pen) of each individual seeking accreditation must be forwarded with each application form. For those wanting to send digital images (full name to be included in image file name), please e-mail them in jpeg format to chogm.

All applications must be accompanied by a letter from the media organisation to be represented at CHOGM 2003. This must be on original letterhead, signed by either the Political Editor, News Editor or Chief of Staff acknowledging your representation of the organisation.

All applications (including those sent by e-mail) must be post.

Faxes will not be accepted as an official
application for accreditation.

For your accreditation to be considered, application must be received by FRIDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2003.

• Media accreditation is granted by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.
• The Commonwealth Secretariat reserves the right to limit accreditation numbers per organisation.
• Application for media accreditation is free.
• Completion of this application form does not guarantee accreditation.
• The Media Centre is a non-smoking venue.
• Written confirmation on the status of applications will be provided after the closing date.

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