The objectives of the workshop are as follows:
• to finalize a joint proposal on the specific areas of expertise among the centres of each region in which they wish to provide assistance pursuant to decision SC-2/9;
• to update on the progress made by nominated centres in seeking support to comply with the criteria set out in decision SC-2/9 so as to be considered by COP 5;
• to assess the progress made by the centres in providing technical assistance to the Parties of their respective regions vis-à-vis their work plans in order to prepare a report for the consideration by COP 5
• to share the experience of using the guidance developed for the participation of regional centres in the clearing house mechanism under the convention.;
• to follow up on the technical assistance activities undertaken by the centres with technical and financial support provided by the Secretariat, including
o technical and management aspects of the joint undertakings over the year;
o SGP projects
• to facilitate interaction among the regional centres, FAO regional and subregional officers, UNEP regional offices in facilitating the coordination and collaboration among the centres.
The target participants are: