Following a discussion, the Executive Committee decided:
- To approve the country programme for Sao Tome and Principe contained in document UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/44/64, noting that approval of the country programme did not denote approval of the projects identified therein nor their funding levels; and
- To request the Government of Sao Tome and Principe to present information annually to the Executive Committee on progress being made in the implementation of the country programme, in accordance with the decision of the Executive Committee on implementation of country programmes (UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/10/40, paragraph 135). Using the approved format, the initial report covering the period 1 December 2004 to 31 December 2005, should be submitted to the Fund Secretariat no later than 1 May 2006.