The regional workshop on the implementation of Article 6 of the Convention in Africa was held in Banjul, the Gambia, from 13 to 16 September 2010. Participants representing 40 African countries, United Nations organizations, non-governmental organizations and the media shared experiences, lessons learned and good practices in developing and implementing education, training and awareness activities and discussed opportunities for strengthening and expanding those activities. They also assessed the implementation of the amended New Delhi work programme on Article 6 of the Convention and made recommendations on how to further enhance it