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NIGERIA:
The representative underscored the continued relevance
of international efforts to combat desertification and drought. The most
significant accomplishment of the INCD is the international attention that
has been mobilized around desertification. The negotiations have linked
those affected with desertification with donors, UN agencies, IGOs and
NGOs and have laid the foundation for future global partnership
arrangements. He called on the international community to provide the
necessary financial and technological assistance.