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Paragraphs in "Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa" coded as
Pre.2 Conscious of the importance of the fisheries sector in their economic development;
Pre.3 Convinced that African countries would benefit greatly from the development of their fisheries which may depend on the establishment of international market information and cooperation organization for fishery products;
Pre.4 Realizing that the promotion and success of such organization can be facilitated through regional cooperation;
Pre.5 Considering that the said cooperation can best be achieved through the establishment of an intergovernmental organization carrying out its activities in collaboration with countries, organizations and institutions that may be able to provide financial and technical support;
Art.1 Article 1 Establishment
Art.1.1x The Contracting Parties hereby establish the Intergovernmental Organization for Marketing Information and Cooperation Services for Fishery Products in Africa, hereinafter referred to as "INFOPÊCHE".
Art.2.1x.ax Fishery products means all aquatic animals and plants and products derived therefrom. Endangered species falling under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora adopted in Washington in 1973, as amended, are excluded. Marine mammals, especially dolphins which are not covered by the said Convention shall not be included within the services provided by INFOPÊCHE.
Art.2.1x.bx Host State means the State in which the seat of INFOPÊCHE is situated.
Art.2.1x.cx Marketing information means data and other information on distribution, transport and sale of fishery products on local and international markets and on the overall process of the said product development and promotion including advertising, public relations and other services.
Art.3 Article 3 Objectives
Art.3.1x The objectives of INFOPÊCHE shall be:
Art.3.1x.a (a) to contribute to the development and modernization of the fisheries sector of the Contracting Parties;
Art.3.1x.b (b) to contribute to more balanced supplies of fishery products to the Contracting Parties
Art.3.1x.c (c) to make the best use of export opportunities within and outside Africa; and
Art.3.1x.d (d) to promote technical and economic cooperation among Contracting Parties.
Art.4 Article 4 Functions
Art.4.1x For the achievement of its objectives, INFOPÊCHE shall provide:
Art.4.1x.a (a) marketing information on fishery products, including sales opportunities and supply prospects within and outside Africa;
Art.4.1x.b (b) advice on technological developments, product specifications, processing methods and quality standards in accordance with market requirements;
Art.4.1x.c (c) assistance in identifying new products and promoting under-utilized species;
Art.4.1x.d (d) training of staff in governments, institutions and the fishing industry in marketing development.
Art.5 Article 5 Headquarters
Art.5.1 1. The seat of INFOPÊCHE is in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire). However, if on the date on which this Agreement enters into force, the Côte d'Ivoire has not deposited an instrument of ratification or accession in respect of this Agreement, the seat of INFOPÊCHE shall be determined by the Governing Council by a two & shy thirds majority of its members.
Art.5.2 2. The Host State shall make available to INFOPÊCHE, without charge, the premises required for its operation as described in Annex II to this Agreement.
Art.5.3 3. The Host State shall undertake to grant to INFOPÊCHE, to its premises, property, funds and assets, to the members of the Governing Council, to the Director and the staff of INFOPÊCHE and to the consultants, the privileges, immunities and facilities provided for in Article 12 and in Annex II to this Agreement.
Art.6 Article 6 Membership
Art.6.1 1. The Member States of INFOPÊCHE shall be the Contracting Parties to the present Agreement.
Art.6.2 2. The original founding Member States of INFOPÊCHE shall be those States in Africa specified in Annex I to this Agreement which ratify or accede to this Agreement in accordance with Article 14, paragraphs 1 and 2.
Art.6.3 3. The Governing Council of INFOPÊCHE may, by a two-thirds majority of all its Member States, authorize any State not referred to in Annex I to this Agreement, which has submitted an application for membership, to accede to the Agreement as in force at the time of accession, in accordance with Article 14, paragraph 3.
Art.7 Article 7 The Governing Council
Art.7.1 1. INFOPÊCHE shall have a Governing Council consisting of all Member States. Each Member State shall designate one representative to act on its behalf.
Art.7.2 2. The Governing Council shall hold a regular session annually at such time and place as it shall determine.
Art.7.3 3. The Governing Council may hold special sessions if it so decides or at the request of one-third of its members.
Art.7.4 4. The Governing Council shall elect its Chairman and other officers who will hold office for two years.
Art.7.5 5. The Governing Council shall adopt its own Rules of Procedure, by a two&shy;thirds majority of the votes cast. The Rules of Procedure may provide the possibility for the Governing Council, in special circumstances, to modify the conditions of adoption of a decision.
Art.7.6 6. Each Member State of the Governing Council shall have one vote. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all decisions of the Governing Council shall be taken by a simple majority of the votes cast. A simple majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
Art.9 Article 9 Observers
Art.9.1x Non-member States, organizations and institutions that are able to make a significant contribution to the activities of INFOPÊCHE may be invited to be represented at sessions of the Governing Council as observers, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure adopted under Article 7, paragraph 5.
Art.12 Article 12 Legal Status, Privileges and Immunities
Art.12.1 1. INFOPÊCHE shall possess juridical personality and such legal capacity, as well as privileges and immunities, as may be necessary for the fulfilment of the Organization's objectives and for the exercise of its functions.
Art.12.2 2. The representatives of Member States and the Director and staff of INFOPÊCHE shall be accorded the privileges and immunities necessary for the independent exercise of their functions with INFOPÊCHE.
Art.12.3 3. Each Member State shall accord the status, privileges and immunities referred to above in the following manner:
Art.12.3.a (a) In the territory of each Member State which has acceded to the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies, those which are stipulated therein, mutatis mutandis;
Art.12.3.b (b) In the territory of each Member State which has not acceded to the above Convention but which has acceded to the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, those which are stipulated therein, mutatis mutandis; and
Art.12.3.c (c) If a Member State has not acceded to either of the above Conventions it shall, within six months of the deposit of its instrument of ratification or accession, conclude an agreement with INFOPÊCHE granting a status and privileges and immunities comparable to those provided for in the said Conventions.
Art.12.4 4. Privileges and immunities are accorded to the representatives of Member States and the Director and staff of INFOPÊCHE not for the personal benefit of the individuals themselves, but in order to safeguard the independent exercise of their functions in connection with the Organization. Consequently, a Member State or the Director, as the case may be, not only has the right but is under a duty to waive the immunity of its representatives or of a staff member in any case where, in the opinion of the Member State or of the Director, the immunity would impede the course of justice, and where it can be waived without prejudice to the purpose for which the immunity is accorded. If the Member State sending the representative or the Director, as the case may be, does not waive the immunity of the representative or the staff member, the Member State or the Director shall make the strongest efforts to achieve an equitable solution of the matter.
Art.12.5 5. INFOPÊCHE may conclude agreements with States in which offices of the Organization may be located, specifying the privileges and immunities and facilities to be enjoyed by the Organization to enable it to fulfil its objectives and to perform its functions.
Art.13 Article 13 Cooperation with other Organizations and Institutions
Art.13.1x The Contracting Parties agree that there should be cooperation between INFOPÊCHE and other international fisheries institutions and other organizations which may contribute to the work and further the objectives of INFOPÊCHE. INFOPÊCHE may enter into agreements with such institutions and organizations. Such agreements may include, if appropriate, provision for participation by such organizations in activities of INFOPÊCHE.
Art.14 Article 14 Signature, Ratification, Accession, Entry into force and Admission
Art.14.1 1. This Agreement shall be open for signature by the States in Africa listed in Annex I, in Abidjan, on 13 December 1991, and thereafter, at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome until 31 December 1992. Such States that have signed the Agreement may become a party thereto by depositing an instrument of ratification. Such States that have not signed the Agreement may become a party thereto by depositing an instrument of accession.
Art.14.2 2. Instruments of ratification or accession shall be deposited with the Director-General of FAO, who shall be the Depositary of the present Agreement.
Art.14.3 3. Subject to Article 6, paragraph 3 of the present Agreement, and at any time after the entry into force of this Agreement, any State not referred to in paragraph 1 above may apply to the Director-General of FAO to become a member of INFOPÊCHE. The Director-General of FAO shall inform Member States of such application. The Governing Council shall then decide on the application in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 3, and if a favourable decision is made, invite the State concerned to accede to the Agreement establishing INFOPÊCHE. The State shall lodge its instrument of accession, whereby it consents to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement as from the date of its admission, with the Director-General within ninety days of the date of the invitation by the Governing Council.
Art.14.4 4. This Agreement shall enter into force, with respect to all States that have ratified it or acceded thereto, on the date when instruments of ratification or accession have been deposited by the Governments of at least five States listed in Annex I.
Art.17 Article 17 Interpretation and Settlement of Disputes
Art.17.1 1. Any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement which cannot be settled by negotiation, conciliation or similar means may be referred by any party to the dispute to the Governing Council for its recommendation. Failing settlement of the dispute, the matter shall be submitted to an arbitral tribunal consisting of three arbitrators. The parties to the dispute shall appoint one arbitrator each; the two arbitrators so appointed shall designate by mutual agreement the third arbitrator, who shall be the President of the tribunal. If one of the Parties does not appoint an arbitrator within two months of the appointment of the first arbitrator, or if the President of the arbitral tribunal has not been designated within two months of the appointment of the second arbitrator, the Chairman of the Governing Council shall designate him within a further two-month period.
Art.17.2 2. Any Member State that fails to abide by an arbitral award rendered in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article may be suspended from the exercise of the rights and privileges of membership by a simple majority of the Governing Council.
Art.18 Article 18 Depositary
Art.18.1x The Director-General of FAO shall be the Depositary of this Agreement. The Depositary shall:
Art.18.1x.a (a) send certified copies of this Agreement to the Governments of the States listed in Annex I, and to any other government which so requests;
Art.18.1x.b (b) arrange for the registration of this Agreement, upon its entry into force, with the Secretariat of the United Nations, in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations;
Art.18.1x.c (c) inform the States listed in Annex I and any State that has been admitted to membership of INFOPÊCHE of:
Art.18.1x.c.i (i) the signature of this Agreement and the deposit of instruments of ratification or accession in accordance with Article 14;
Art.18.1x.c.ii (ii) the date of entry into force of this Agreement in accordance with Article 14, paragraph 4;
Art.18.1x.c.iii (iii) notification of the desire of a State to be admitted to membership of INFOPÊCHE, and admissions, in accordance with Article 6;
Art.18.1x.c.iv (iv) proposals for the amendment of this Agreement, and the adoption of amendments, in accordance with Article 15 and
Art.18.1x.c.v (v) notices of withdrawal from INFOPÊCHE in accordance with Article 16;
Art.18.1x.d (d) convene the first session of the Governing Council of INFOPÊCHE within six months after the entry into force of this Agreement, in accordance with Article 14, paragraph 4.
Art.19 Article 19 Annexes
Art.19.1x Annexes I and II shall constitute an integral part of this Agreement.