The following is a synopsis of the various components of the UNCTAD XI website, including design and functionality.

Each section is divided into several components, the content of which is taken from the above-mentioned substantive sections. Thus, each page provides a portal to what is considered to be the most relevant information - for that particular section - within a given time frame.

Since the site homepage will be updated regularly to reflect new developments, we encourage you to visit the site regularly for the most up-to-date information.

All pages contain the following:

Site tools:

• Site map: A diagram of the site's five sections and the pages in each section.
• Page Index: An alphabetical list of all pages in the UNCTAD XI website - designed to facilitate perusal of the various page at different levels.
• Latest updates: A log of all new and updated web pages - intended to inform site users of updates and new information added to the site.
• E-mail alerts: Users can subscribe to updates and receive an e-mail notification of new content added to the UNCTAD XI site.

Search:

• Enter up to 10 words separated with space, for example trade development policy
• Restrict the search by placing a plus sign (+) in front of the words that must be found for the page to be considered a match, for example: +trade +development +policy
• Restrict the search by placing a minus sign (-) in front of the words that must not occur to consider the page a match, for example: +trade +development -agriculture
• If "Match whole word" is selected but you still want to match part of a word, place an asterisk(*) at the end of the word, for example develop* global which will match "developing global" but not "developing globalization".

Trailer:

Home > Site tools > Help

Provides a "trail" of the user's navigation path, making it possible to return to any point along the trail that leads to the current page.

Scrolling Text:

| Latest news alerts and updates |

News alerts highlighting important information in each section appears as scrolling text at the top of the screen.

Quick Links:

Available from certain sections,   Quick links   provide direct access to the related sub-sections.

Host country website:

The host country of the website is managed by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The URL is http://www.mre.gov.br/UNCTAD/

Webcast:

The United Nations will provide video coverage of the Conference that will be available at www.un.org/webcast/

The substantive sections

This section offers an overview of the main themes of UNCTAD XI and the following subthemes, which will be addressed leading up to and during the Conference:

• Development Strategies;
• Building Productive Capacity;
• Assuring Development Gains from Trade; and
• Partnership for Development

For each heading, a sub-menu on the right-hand side of the screen provids quick access to the related interactive thematic sessions.

The   Quick links   in this section provide access to the following Cross-Cutting Issues that are also part of the Millennium Development Goals:

• Trade and Poverty
• Trade and Gender; and
• Trade and Creative Industries

This section will also host electronic versions of the official statements made by delegates during the Conference.

As the Conference approaches, this page will list a selection of pre-Conference events. The full list of pre-conference events can be accessed from the hypertext "Full List >>". During the Conference, this page will list the most important events taking place each day.

The following tools are provided to assist participants and other site users:

• Events by date: A chronological list of all events taking place from 27 April to 18 June 2004.
• Events by type: All UNCTAD XI events, grouped into the following categories:

• Events finder: A tool that allows the user to select a combination of events by date and type.

The Press Room is the section of the website intended primarily for journalists and the media.

As the Conference nears, the   Latest Documents   area of this page will contain a list of all sessional documents related to the Conference. During the Conference, this area will display a list of sessional documents related to the events of that day. Documents representing outcomes of other major international conferences appear under the heading   Reference documents  .

UNCTAD's main annual publications, which also provide background reading for the Conference, are available under the heading   Main UNCTAD Publications  .

This section provides information on:

• Registering and getting a photo ID security badge
• Booking hotel accommodation
• Finding transportation between hotels and the Anhembi Convention Centre