In developing its country programme and/or its project proposals, an Article 5 Party may request technical assistance, other services and support from the Implementing Agencies within their respective areas of expertise and within the context of work programmes approved by the Executive Committee.
(UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/3/18/Rev.1 Annex III (section II.1.3).
Article 5 Parties should select an approved Implementing Agency before preparing projects for submission to the Executive Committee. They should work together to expedite the preparation of country programmes, work programmes, and project proposals, and should develop proposed timeliness for the preparation and implementation of projects.
(UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/8/29 Annex III, para. 3.1, 3.2, 3.5).