This synthesis report has been prepared to support the Subsidiary Body for Implementation in its annual monitoring and evaluation, in accordance with decisions 2/CP.7 and 29/CMP.1, of the implementation of the framework for capacity-building in developing countries established under decision 2/CP.7. It draws on information synthesized from biennial reports, biennial update reports and national communications. The information contained in this report, presented consistently with the 15 priority areas for capacity-building in developing countries set out in the annex to decision 2/CP.7, may assist in reviewing progress in the implementation of the capacity-building framework and identifying areas where additional capacity-building support is required. Further, the report contains information on emerging or new areas for capacity-building identified in the national reports considered.