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ARTICLE 23 -- [PERMANENT] SECRETARIAT:
A key problem in this
article is the title of the institution. The African Group has
requested the retention of the word "permanent." The developed
countries argue that this expression does not agree with the
wording in similar international agreements. Other unresolved
issues include: the role of the Secretariat as advisor to, or
facilitator for, the COP; and whether it should make
recommendations to the COP at its first session regarding
compensation for local and traditional knowledge.