Alejandro

I, Alejandro H. Valeiro, nominated by Argentina; and residing in Argentina, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
2. I am Coordinator of Labintex-EU external lab at National Institute for Agriculture Technology (INTA). My responsibilities include planning, budgeting, managing, and monitoring research activities in agreement with European institutions. 
3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines.  I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
4. My interests DO NOT include the following
   • Proprietary interests: [X  ]
   • Financial interests: [X   ]
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: [ X ]
   • Government advice and other policy development: [ X ]
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: [X  ]
   • Other interests: [ X ]
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of MBTOC is Montreal Protocol Secretariat.
6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines and I undertake to ensure that I am completely excluded from discussions and decisions on topics related to the information that I have declined to disclose. 
7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of MBTOC.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

Alejandro H. Valeiro
Date: 17/03/2021