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ARTICLE-16: Information collection, analysis and exchange     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) facilitate and strengthen the functioning of the global network of institutions and facilities for the collection, analysis and exchange of information, as well as for systematic observation at all levels, which shall, inter alia: ...


ARTICLE-21: Financial mechanisms     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 4. In order to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of existing financial mechanisms, a Global Mechanism to promote actions leading to the mobilization and channelling of substantial financial resources, including for the transfer of technology, on a grant basis, and/or on concessional or other terms, to affected developing country Parties, is hereby established. This Global Mechanism shall function under the authority and guidance of the Conference of the Parties and be accountable to it. ...


ARTICLE-22: Conference of the Parties     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) regularly review the implementation of the Convention and the functioning of its institutional arrangements in the light of the experience gained at the national, subregional, regional and international levels and on the basis of the evolution of scientific and technological knowledge; ...


ARTICLE-23: Permanent Secretariat     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 3. The Conference of the Parties, at its first session, shall designate a Permanent Secretariat and make arrangements for its functioning. ...