The Secretariat shall, subject to external funding: a) convene a meeting from representatives of Parties concerned with the development and implementation of National Ivory Action Plans, in cooperation with partner organizations in theInternational Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC)and, as appropriate, other Parties, experts and donors, to: i) review the development and implementation of National Ivory Action Plans and, inter alia, exchange experiences and best practices; ii) identify opportunities including opportunities that promote long-term collaboration among enforcement authorities, for cross-border collaboration and regional cooperation, joint actions, and resource mobilisation; and iii) discuss shared challenges and technical assistance needs; b) report on the implementation of the present decision to the Standing Committee at its 69th or 70th meeting with recommendations, as appropriate.