The MOU between the COP and IFAD relating to housing the GM , approved by the COP by its Decision 10/COP.3 , contains several provisions , which have governed the GM relations with its housing institution as well as the UNCCD institutions and bodies . As further developed under section 3 below on `` Provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Conference of Parties and the International Fund for Agricultural Development ( IFAD '' ) these provisions are central to GM governance , accountability and reporting challenges .