This report briefly describes the objectives, activities and outcome of the African regional workshop. Section II of the report describes the objectives and activities of the workshop and section III summarizes the main issues and problems encountered by African countries in the preparation of their initial national communications. Section IV outlines recommendations and follow-up action put forward to address the specific problems and concerns of non-Annex I
Parties as they relate to the preparation of their national communications. Project concept notes, the agenda of the workshop and the list of participants are attached as annexes I, II and III, respectively