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| Source: IRCICA. Fruitful discussions on reforming the OIC. |
In his opening remarks, HE Dr Yousef Al-Othaimeen, Secretary General of the OIC, emphasised the need to reconsider critical issues such as the position of subsidiary, specialised and affiliated institutions; implementation of consensus in decision-making; chairmanship of the Islamic Summit; arrears in country contributions; policy coordination between member states, General Secretariat and relevant organs; as well as the role of permanent committees and regional offices.
Professor Dr Sadık Ünay, Consultant to IRCICA Director General, spoke during two brainstorming sessions. He stressed the need to keep the organisational responsibilities related with ministerial meetings under the remit of the General Secretariat. He indicated that most ministerial conferences are organised by the General Secretariat except the conference of Culture Ministers, creating a double standard and causing confusion among the subsidiary and specialised institutions.
Professor Dr Sadık Ünay, Consultant to IRCICA Director General, spoke during two brainstorming sessions. He stressed the need to keep the organisational responsibilities related with ministerial meetings under the remit of the General Secretariat. He indicated that most ministerial conferences are organised by the General Secretariat except the conference of Culture Ministers, creating a double standard and causing confusion among the subsidiary and specialised institutions.