Project GEF SLO/01/G31 “Initial Assistance to the Slovak Republic to Meet its Obligations under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)" served as a basis for NIP elaboration. The project was aimed at preparation of a proposal for sustainable capacities in SR as well as a background for Stockholm Convention obligations. The individual partial tasks were performed with an assistance of more than 30 experts from environmental sector, but also health protection, agriculture and private sectors. NIP structure is based on the recommended structure issued by European