ebXML and UN/CEFACT - Request for Clarification

On the main OASIS page, there is a news item titled "OASIS and UN/CEFACT
to Host ebXML Showcase at XML Europe 2003 in London" (dated 3/27/03). In
that article, Ray Walker (chair of the UN/CEFACT Steering Group) states:

<Quote>
"We are very pleased that the ebXML specifications will be submitted to
the UN/CEFACT plenary immediately following the ebXML Showcase. This
should pave the way for a UN recommendation to industry, commerce and
governments on the use of ebXML."
</Quote>

Does anyone have more insight into this - i.e. which ebXML
specifications, what it means to have them submitted to the UN/CEFACT
plenary, etc.

Thanks in advance,
Joe