This report has been prepared to support the Subsidiary Body for Implementation in its annual monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the framework for capacity-building in developing countries in accordance with decisions 2/CP.7 and 29/CMP.1. The report draws on information synthesized from 25 national communications, one national adaptation programme of action, 10 technology needs assessments and annual submissions from Parties for the period January 2012 to December 2012. Information is presented according to the scope of needs and priority areas for capacity-building in developing countries outlined in decision 2/CP.7. This report may assist Parties in the annual monitoring of the implementation of the framework for capacity-building in developing countries