Decision 56/55

The Executive Committee decided:

1. To approve in principle the terminal project for the phase-out of methyl bromide used as a soil fumigant in the production of green beans and cucurbits in Morocco, at a total cost of US $1,437,594 plus agency support costs of US $84,750 for UNIDO and US $40,300 for the Government of Italy, on the understanding that no additional funding would be provided for Morocco for the phase-out of controlled uses of methyl bromide in the country,
2. To approve the revised agreement between the Government of Morocco for the phase‑out of controlled uses of methyl bromide contained in Annex XIV to the present report, and
3. To approve the first tranche of the project at a total cost of US $690,000 plus agency support costs for US $51,750 for UNIDO and US $310,000 plus agency support costs of US $40,300 for the Government of Italy.