1. States Parties recognize the importance of international cooperation and
its promotion, in support of national efforts for the realization of the purpose
and objectives of the present Convention, and will undertake appropriate and
effective measures in this regard, between and among States and, as
appropriate, in partnership with relevant international and regional
organizations and civil society, in particular organizations of persons with
disabilities. Such measures could include, inter alia:
(a) Ensuring that international cooperation, including international
development programmes, is inclusive of and accessible to persons with
disabilities;
(b) Facilitating and supporting capacity-building, including through
the exchange and sharing of information, experiences, training programmes
and best practices;
(c) Facilitating cooperation in research and access to scientific and
technical knowledge;
(d) Providing, as appropriate, technical and economic assistance,
including by facilitating access to and sharing of accessible and assistive
technologies, and through the transfer of technologies.
2. The provisions of this article are without prejudice to the obligations of
each State Party to fulfil its obligations under the present Convention.
