39. Developing countries could benefit from technical and financial assistance in improving their emergency response capabilities and filling gaps in the protection of critical infrastructure, which exist due to the lack of financial investment and much needed technical capacity in developing Critical Infrastructure Protection frameworks. Regular Institutional Dialogue 40. The United Nations has a central role in promoting dialogue on the security of ICTs in their use by States and developing norms, rules and principles for responsible State behaviour in this field. 41. An inclusive, multilaterally-agreed, and consensus-based process within the UN System represents the best way to ensure that the agreed arrangements in this field take into account the concerns of all States and are equitable, comprehensive and are effectively implemented. 42. Dialogue on this subject should take place within an inclusive institutional platform and should focus on advancing discussions on this subject, including on ways to enhance implementation of the agreed rules and developing and elaborating further norms in this field. 43. States have the primary responsibility for maintaining a secure and peaceful ICT environment. However, private sector entities, academic experts, and civil society organizations should also be allowed to share their experiences and express their views during discussions within such a UN-led process. 44. Establishment of a specialized institutional forum on this subject under the UN auspices could represent a major contribution towards strengthening international efforts to ensure a more reliable and secure global ICT environment. 45. The Conference on Disarmament also represents an appropriate venue for multilateral discussions which can focus on elaborating elements of an international instrument on this subject. Such an instrument should delineate the limits of acceptable State behavior in ICT environment in the context of international peace and security and provide for international assistance and cooperation. ___ 5/5