2.The projects to be supported by the Union shall have the following specific objectives:
(a)to improve the operation and sustainability of the monitoring and verification system of the Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO;
(b)to strengthen the verification capabilities of the Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO in the areas of on-site inspections and noble gas monitoring and verification for the detection and identification of possible nuclear explosions;
(c)to provide technical assistance to countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean aimed at fully integrating States Signatories into the CTBT monitoring and verification system.
These projects shall be carried out for the benefit of all States Signatories of the CTBT.A detailed description of the projects is set out in the Annex.