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Canada
expressed concern that the intent of the original
mandate of the INCD has not been preserved. All regions of the
world suffer from desertification and drought, but the African
nations are the most vulnerable and the least able to combat these
problems without concerted international assistance. Canada
advocated a substantial convention with integrated regional
annexes, but did not support extending the negotiations due to the
financial implications.