MODERATORS

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MODERATORS GUIDE

• International Conference on Gender, Migration and
  Development (ICGMD)
• September 25 to 26, 2008
• Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel

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• Review the description of the session, the
  overall topic, and the paper presentation of
  speakers (if available)
• Make sure that you have the biographies/brief
  descriptions of the panelists. Make sure that you
  know the correct pronunciation of speakers name.
• Prepare an introduction to the panel to introduce
  the topic to the audience, highlighting the
  important points that will be discussed
• Coordinate with speakers to determine who will
  present first. Inform them of the allotted time
  available for each speaker. (The allotted time
  for all the speakers is 1 hour and 20 minutes OR
  15 minutes per speaker)

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• Be in the session room at least 10 minutes before
  the start of the session
• Start the session on time. Introduce yourself
  (e.g. name and affiliation, etc.) and the session
  topic, and set the mood for the session (5
  minutes)
• Introduce the panel speakers (5 minutes)
• Allot and remind the speakers of the time and
  keep the session moving (15 minutes per speaker)

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• Moderate the open forum, encourage questions from
  the audience. You can start with a few questions
  that can prompt the discussion. Limit length of
  questions or comments to 3 minutes each. Ask
  participants to state their name and organization
  before they raise their questions or comments. If
  necessary, the moderator may restate the
  questions for better understanding and clarity.
  (30 minutes)
• Summarize the discussion highlighting the
  important points raised and by ensuring that the
  objectives of the session are met (5-10 minutes)
• End the session on time