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ETHIOPIA:

The representative appealed to partners in developed countries to make available adequate, timely and predictable financial resources and technical assistance, especially for the least developed and African countries. It is imperative to ensure effective participation of developing countries during the interim period. He also called for contributions to the voluntary fund. The secretariat for the Convention should be located in Africa and its location should be the subject of discussion at the first Conference of the Parties.