FOMERAND, Jacques creator text 1996 monographic Highlights three functions of the UN global conferences, viz: (1) information function : the creation, dissemination, and sharing of knowledge; (2) monitoring and early-warning function; and (3) normative functions. Explains that UN global conferences must be seen in a long-term continuum. 3/7/00 M2LMGR 20260716043344.0