UNESCO-IOC is pledging to coordinate a global and regional assessment of capacity development needs in the field of marine scientific research and ocean observation in developing nations and SIDS, leading to the formulation and implementation of a global capacity development strategy to fill identified gaps.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

Second, the September Summit meeting on the Millennium Development Goals will shine attention on gaps that need urgent action.

UN: Secretary-General

Government agencies like the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority are attempting to fill gaps that are left by the drug industry and the shortcomings of financial markets.

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