* In accordance with paragraph 4 Article 12 of Stockholm Convention, regional and subregional centres should provide technical assistance and promoting the transfer of technology to assist developing country Parties and Parties with economies in transition to fulfil their obligations under this Convention.

* According to the decision SC-2/9 of the Conference of the Parties, each centre must ensure consistency with the eligibility criteria, policy and strategy for technical assistance and transfer of environmentally sound technologies set forth in the annex to decision SC-1/15 when establishing its objectives and work plans in relation to the Convention.Particular attention should be given to addressing technical assistance needs identified by Parties with the objective of enabling them to implement their obligations under the Convention.