40. 至于认可不具有经济及社会理事会咨商地位的非政府组织参加会议 筹备委员会通过决定 授权筹备委员会主席团与区域集团协商 在闭会期间认可这类非政府组织的代表参加 但是如果有政府对认可提出疑问 则由筹备委员会作出决定 该请求根据经济及社会理事会第 1996/31 号决议作出 截至 2001 年 5 月 18日 550 个不具咨商地位的非政府组织已被认可参加筹备进程和会议本身
40. With regard to the accreditation of non-governmental organizations not in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, the Preparatory Committee adopted a decision by which it gives powers to the Bureau of the Preparatory Committee, in consultation with regional groups, to accredit representatives of such non-governmental organizations during the inter-sessional period, on the understanding that in cases where a Government raises questions regarding accreditation, the decision shall be taken by the Preparatory Committee. This request was made in accordance with Economic and Social Council resolution 1996/31. As at 18 May 2001 550 non-governmental organizations not in consultative status had been accredited to participate in the preparatory process and in the Conference itself.