A/AC.291/L.15 combating the offences established in accordance with this Convention, in order to avoid unnecessary duplication of work; (e) Reviewing periodically the implementation of this Convention by its States Parties; (f) Making recommendations to improve this Convention and its implementation as well as considering possible supplementation or amendment of the Convention; (g) Elaborating and adopting supplementary protocols to this Convention on the basis of articles 61 and 62 of this Convention; (h) Taking note of the technical assistance and capacity-building requirements of States Parties regarding the implementation of this Convention and recommending any action it may deem necessary in that respect. [agreed ad referendum] 6. Each State Party shall provide the Conference of the States Parties with information on legislative, administrative and other measures, as well as on its programmes, plans and practices, to implement this Convention, as required by the Conference. The Conference shall examine the most effective way of receiving and acting upon information, including, inter alia, information received from States Parties and from competent international and regional organizations. Inputs received from representatives of relevant non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions and private sector entities, duly accredited in accordance with procedures to be decided upon by the Conference, may also be considered. 7. For the purpose of paragraph 5 of this article, the Conference of the States Parties may establish and administer such review mechanisms as it considers necessary. 8. Pursuant to paragraphs 5 to 7 of this article, the Conference of the States Parties shall establish, if it deems necessary, any appropriate mechanisms or subsidiary bodies to assist in the effective implementation of the Convention. [ agreed ad referendum] Article 58. Secretariat [agreed ad referendum] 1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall provide the necessary secretariat services to the Conference of the States Parties to the Convention. 2. The secretariat shall: (a) Assist the Conference of the States Parties in carrying out the activities set forth in this Convention and make arrangements and provide the necessary services for the sessions of the Conference as they pertain to this Convention; (b) Upon request, assist States Parties in providing information to the Conference of the States Parties, as envisaged in this Convention; and (c) Ensure the necessary coordination with the secretariats of relevant international and regional organizations. 38/41 V.24-14137

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