At the time this synthesis was being prepared, 14 reports had been submitted by developed country Parties to the UNCCD secretariat.

This synthesis provides observations on these reports (primarily those from affected African country Parties and developed country Parties), together with comments, remarks and recommendations as to how to improve these reports.

It also considered reports by developed country Parties on measures taken to assist in the preparation and implementation of action programmes of all regions.

Desertification control is often dealt with in these reports as an issue that spreads across many cooperation sectors between developed countries and African countries.

Therefore, country level reports by developed countries with regard to progress on commitments to developing countries remain important.

On the basis of the reports analysed, it appears that energy and particularly the area of renewable energies is one of the sectors that is lowest on the developed countries' list of priorities for the financing of projects and programmes.

It emerges from the reports that desertification control and the related objective of poverty reduction have become a priority both for African countries and for developed countries.

A synthesis of the analysis of the reports (primarily those of affected African country Parties and developed country Parties) has been prepared by the Chairperson of the GoE and is hereby transmitted by the secretariat for the consideration of the CST.

c For details, see table 5 of the statistical annex (TD B WP 181 Add.2).

Regular reports

Reporting

Review of reports

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Elements of a decision

The Committee, or its subsidiary bodies, may issue for general distribution other reports on its activities.

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Use of advanced technology

Developed countries

It should be stressed that the document remains a draft for consideration by the Committee and that alternative proposals are on the record in the regional reports and submissions cited above.

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Reports on agenda items 2 (b) to 11

Flagship reports

Reporting

Submission of national reports

Submission of reports

Law Reporting

Introduction of reports

(ii) Identification and quantification of releases

activities of its subsidiary bodies 4

These reports serve as a basis for monitoring the progress made and preparing reports to the General Assembly.

Developed country Parties' reports

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Recognizing further the need for comparable, compatible and harmonized data and information on support provided for the implementation of the Convention in the reports to be submitted by developed country Parties and by the organs, funds and programmes of the United Nations and other intergovernmental organizations,

C. Meetings and reporting

Submission of information, documentation and written statements by other bodies 27

List of Abbreviations

Source Company annual reports.

Reporting schedule

Non reporting

Reports on trips

The reports will be published in 2006.

General comments 22

Approval of and modification by the Council 24

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