E/CN.4/2006/19 page 21 ANNEXES Annex I Agenda 1. Opening of the session. 2. Election of the Vice-Chairperson-Rapporteur. 3. Adoption of the agenda. 4. Organization of work. 5. General statements: exchange of information on participants’ implementation activities and debate on issues of general interest to the implementation process. 6. Thematic analysis: discussion on and analysis of the following issues: Measures to facilitate the participation of people of African descent in all political, economic, social and cultural aspects of society and in the advancement and economic development of their countries: (a) Mainstreaming the situation of people of African descent in plans for achieving the Millennium Development Goals ; (b) Empowerment of women of African descent; (c) The role of political parties in the integration of people of African descent in the political life and in decision- making processes. 7. Possible modalities of action for ensuring an effective follow- up to the Working Group’s recommendations. 8. Adoption of conclusions and recommendations. 9. Other matters. 10. Closing of the session.