The World Heritage Committee,
- Having examined Document WHC/23/45.COM/2.Rev,
- Taking into consideration Rule 8 (Observers) of the Rules of Procedure of the Committee,
- Authorizes the participation in the extended 45th session, as observers, of the representatives of the international governmental organizations (IGOs), international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), permanent observer missions to UNESCO and non profit-making institutions in the fields covered by the Convention, listed in Part I of the present document.