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AUSTRALIA:
Richard Rowe stressed the need to ensure that the
provisions of the Convention are converted into effective and practical
action. In Paris, the Australian Treasurer announced a special
contribution of up to A$250,000 over several years to combat
desertification in Africa. Australia also plans to undertake a joint
feasibility study with the World Meteorological Organization for the
establishment of a network linking the two drought monitoring centres
in Nairobi and Harare with the African Centre of Meteorological
Application for Development in Niamey.