The NIP is based largely on the findings of three studies; namely, the POPs and PTS Assessment Report, the POPs Inventory Report, and the Institutional Capacity Assessment (ICA) Report. Relevant comments and inputs received from public consultations, reviewers amongst members of the NTT and other experts have been incorporated into the three source reports, as well as the NIP. All of the justifications and backgrounds to actions proposed in the NIP are provided in these reports. The NIP will therefore be more easily explained and understood when read in conjunction with the aforementioned