The third meeting (ABE-LOS III) was held in Lisbon in May 2003 and was attended by 48 experts from developed and developing countries, as well as by observers from various international organizations, including the United Nations. While participation at ABE-LOS meetings has been increasing consistently, it is important to ensure that this trend continues.
La troisième de ces réunions a eu lieu à Lisbonne (Portugal) en mai 2003, avec la participation de 48 experts en provenance de pays développés et en développement, ainsi que d'observateurs venant de différentes organisations internationales, dont l'ONU.