The technical function of GWP should: 1) Identify critical issues in regions and help implement the GWP strategy through knowledge production and ensuring uptake. 2) Be organized holistically at global, regional, and country levels with regional technical committees and expert databases. 3) Be integrated into network operations through coordination between global and regional secretariats on knowledge generation and capacity building. 4) Show intellectual leadership in key areas like IWRM, climate change, food security, and their linkages across sectors.