| The proposed roadmap for the development of the GSA could include the following steps and tentative deadlines (note that this timeline may be delayed and or adapted due to COVID-19):
- Second Expert Consultation to review the first draft of the GSA (October 2021)
- Submit the advanced draft of the GSA to the 11th session of the Sub-Committee for its review and comment and seek the Sub-Committee advice on the next steps to take towards the completion and eventual approval of the GSA (May 2022)
- Organize a Technical Consultation with Members (subject to Members’ request) to review and approve the draft GSA (October 2022)
- Submit the approved draft of the GSA the 12th session of COFI-SCA for endorsement (March 2023)
- Launch the GSA umbrella program to support the implementation of the GSA at the national level (June 2023)
- Submit the endorsed GSA to COFI 36 for endorsement ( 2024)
- Publish the Guidelines (2024)
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