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The Group shall undertake or make appropriate arrangements to undertake ad hoc studies related to the international tin economy, including studies on special problems or difficulties which exist or may be expected to arise.

The studies may contain general recommendations or suggestions, but such recommendations or suggestions shall not derogate from the right of every member to manage all aspects of its domestic tin economy and shall be without prejudice to the competence of other international organizations in matters falling within their jurisdiction.