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IN THE CORRIDORS

Delegates have several explanations for why discussion on the Global Mechanism (GM) did not delve much into the content of the Secretariat's document. Some delegates say that the document fails to reflect the resource mobilization function of the GM outlined in Article 21.4 of the CCD, and some point out that the delegates simply have not read the document. Others argue that the central issue is whose draft document will become the basis for negotiation, so acknowledging details in the current version would prematurely concede a critical debate.