Decision 91/63

The Executive Committee decided:

1. To note the review of institutional strengthening (IS) projects, including the funding levels and the formats for terminal reports and extension requests, and the performance indicators that could be used consistently by all Article 5 countries contained in document UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/91/60;
2. To approve the revised format for terminal reports and requests for the extension of IS funding and the corresponding performance indicators contained in Annex XXX to the present report;
3. To request Article 5 countries, through the bilateral and implementing agencies, to use the revised format referred to in subparagraph (b) above for all requests for IS renewal as of the first meeting of the Executive Committee in 2023;
4. To approve all IS projects and renewals at a level 38 per cent higher than that agreed at the 74^th meeting, with a minimum level of IS funding of US $60,000 per year, taking into account the activities that Article 5 countries would need to undertake to initiate implementation of the Kigali Amendment and meet the first control measures for phasing down HFCs during the period 2022–2030, while continuing implementation of HCFC phase-out management plans;
5. To extend the duration of IS renewal implementation phases from the current two years to three years for IS renewal proposals submitted from the 92nd meeting onwards;
6. To request the Secretariat:
   1. To update the guide for preparation of IS renewal requests to take into account the revised format for terminal reports and requests for extension of IS funding referred to subparagraph (b) above;
   2. To submit a further review of IS projects, including funding levels, no later than the second meeting in 2029, taking into account the remaining HCFC‑related obligations; and
   3. To prepare a report on the review of the use of the revised format referred to in subparagraph (b) above no later than the second meeting in 2028.