Having considered the recommendations of the Sub-Committee on Monitoring, Evaluation and Finance (UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/31/4, paras. 38-40), the Executive Committee decided:
(a) To take note of the agreement that UNEP and UNIDO would extend their quarterly progress reporting to six-monthly intervals;
(b) To note that the Secretariat would report on the implementation of subparagraphs (b) and (c) of decision 30/7 at the 32nd meeting of the Executive Committee;
(c) To adopt the following procedures for reallocating funds across budget lines for institutional strengthening projects:
- The changes in budget lines should be proposed by the country concerned and reviewed and, as appropriate, approved by the implementing agency assisting the country before being finalized and adopted;
- Certain categories of expenditure, which might not be allowed under the institutional strengthening project, should be defined and strictly followed.