International Organization Information / Research: 2003

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Organization profiles / networks

Yearbook of International Organizations: Editorial work on Volume 1 on the 2002-2003, 39th edition) was completed on schedule for end of March 2003. Work is starting on Volume 2 (Geographical) and 3 (Subjects).

Since the Council meeting in October 2002, Volume 5 (Statistics) of the 2001-2002 edition was produced in November 2002, not without considerable difficulties (printing problems of graphics images) and delays (due to accident). Scheduled completion of production was October 2002.

This delay has added to the issues with regard to the future viability of this volume in the light of funds generated. These issues are being successfully discussed with SAUR, notably in relation to the progressive diminution of involvement of its editor Nadia McLaren. It has been agreed with SAUR to discontinue the CD-ROM provided as part of Volume 5 (in the back cover). This CD-ROM contained higher quality images than those in the volume – these will now be made available online. This was done in order to improve the economic viability of the volume and justify improved support of it by SAUR.

As usual the number of organizations continues to increase. As reported to the UIA Council, the organization of editorial resources to produce appropriate profiles remains a continuing challenge, especially with the further reduction in the involvement of the Chief Editor Jaqueline Nebel. Joel Fischer and Nancy Carfrae are now taking on ever increasing responsibility with respect to the editorial and production cycles.