2009 AMR PREPARATIONS
The Review is not limited to the two-day annual AMR event during the Council's July session, but is, rather, a process which includes preparations and follow-up at the national, regional and global levels. Sound preparations and the strong engagement of Member States, the UN system, other major institutional stakeholders, as well as non-governmental organizations and the private sector have proven to be a key factor of success for the AMR. In 2009, several AMR preparatory events were held to stimulate dialogue and engagement around the Review. These included: