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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.
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