This report has been produced to assist PERSGA in developing a strong financing framework for its next phase of activities and to provide options for tackling the challenges that might arise. As discussed in more detail in section 2.1, the member countries may face a series of challenges that need to be addressed when implementing the PERSGA programme at the national level2, such as: the lack of effective demand for financing; the lack of adequate institutional set-up; capacity constraints; legislative issues; and affordability constraints. The information presented in the report should enable the PERSGA Secretariat and its member countries to more systematically address the sustainable financing needs of PERSGA and the long-term implementation of the Convention. The report will further enable PERSGA member countries to better decide how the PERSGA Secretariat through its programmes can assist in strengthening the national actions necessary for the implementation of the Convention.