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GERMANY (ON BEHALF OF THE EUROPEAN UNION):
Gerhard W.
Henze said that combating desertification is a central element in the
EU"s development cooperation programmes. The funds allocated for this
purpose through the Lom Convention in 1992 alone amounted to US$1.9
billion. The process of elaborating national action programmes in
developing countries is of the utmost priority. A closely coordinated
effort between donor countries and affected developing countries is
imperative. The quick follow-up to the signing of the Convention, in
particular the resolution on the urgent action for Africa, must be
ensured.