Following the discussion, the Executive Committee decided:
- To note the progress report on the implementation of the first tranche of stage I of the HCFC phase-out management plan (HPMP) in Bahrain; and
- To approve, on an exceptional basis, the second tranche of stage I of the HPMP for Bahrain, and the corresponding 2015-2016 tranche implementation plans, in the amount of US $145,000, plus agency support costs of US $18,850 for UNEP, on the understanding that the approved funds would not be transferred to UNEP until the disbursement of the first tranche had reached the 20 per cent disbursement threshold in line with paragraph 5(c) of the Agreement between the Government of Bahrain and the Executive Committee.