ARTICLE 12.2 METEOROLOGY POLICY In order to attain meteorology objectives, Member States shall develop a harmonised meteorology policy which facilitates regional co-operation, strengthens national capacity and ensures compliance with their international commitments. ARTICLE 12.3 INFRASTRUCTURE 1. Member States shall improve existing meteorological infrastructure and equipment and develop new infrastructure, where required to establish an integrated regional system. 2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, Member States shall co-operate a) in the planning and development of infrastructure; b) co-ordinating plans to acquire equipment; and c) promoting systems interoperability. ARTICLE 12.4 NATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS 1. Member States shall collaborate in developing frameworks for the provision of meteorological services on a national basis to promote regional co-operation and complementarily. 2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, Member States shall a) liaise in developing appropriate legal frameworks for their meteorological services which promote operational autonomy and financial self-sufficiency; b) co-operate in devising adequate institutional and organisational structures; and c) collaborate in developing and improving their operational capabilities. 3. Member States shall undertake institution building by a) providing adequate funding for meteorological services; b) strengthening national meteorological centres in each state; c) improving planning and management; d) human resource development; e) fostering sustainability through resource planning; f) investigating the scope for cost recovery and considering the feasibility of a selective commercialisation of specific services; and