Making the GFAR Secretariat more responsive to the
demands of its stakeholders is one of the key points emphasized in this paper. This implies i)
redefining the role of the NARS Committee, ii) supporting a more focused set of activities anchored
on the demands of regional and sub-regional fora, and iii) a more flexible and enhanced facilitation
function by the Secretariat. Sustained financing of the Secretariat and the provision of catalytic funds
will be indispensable if the Secretariat is to carry out its facilitation function and assist stakeholders in
implementing their regional priority activities.