E/2005/43 E/C.19/2005/9 Chapter I Matters calling for action by the Economic and Social Council or brought to its attention A. Draft decisions recommended by the Forum for adoption by the Council 1. The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues recommends to the Economic and Social Council the adoption of the following draft decisions: Draft decision I International expert group meeting on the Millennium Development Goals, indigenous participation and good governance The Economic and Social Council decides to authorize a three-day international expert group meeting on the Millennium Development Goals, indigenous participation and good governance, with the participation of representatives of the United Nations system and three members of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, and invites other interested intergovernmental organizations, experts from indigenous organizations and interested Member States to participate as well, and requests the meeting to report to the Forum at its fifth session under the special theme of that session. Draft decision II Venue and dates for the fifth session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues The Economic and Social Council decides that the fifth session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues will be held at United Nations Headquarters from 15 to 26 May 2006. Draft decision III Provisional agenda and documentation for the fifth session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues The Economic and Social Council approves the following provisional agenda and documentation for the fifth session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: Provisional agenda 1. Election of officers. 2. Adoption of the agenda and organization of work. 3. Special theme: the Millennium Development Goals and indigenous peoples: redefining the Goals:* (a) Millennium Development Goals development and consultation; * Goals 3 to 8 will be addressed through indigenous approaches to cultural diversity, traditional knowledge and human rights; this applies equally to Millennium Development Goals country reports and poverty reduction strategy papers. 1