The Meeting on Approaches and Methodologies for the Assessment and Transfer of Best Practices in Governance and Public Administration, which will take place from 13 to 14 June 2005 in Tunis (Tunisia), is organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The overall objective of the Meeting is to explore, discuss and agree on the approaches and methodologies that are appropriate for the transfer of successful innovations in governance and public administration within, and across countries and regions. The Meeting should lead to the preparation of guidelines on how to assess and replicate best practices.