Subsequently, the Executive Committee decided:
- To note the Draft operational policy on gender mainstreaming for Multilateral Fund‑supported projects, contained in document UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/84/73;
- To approve the operational policy on gender mainstreaming for Multilateral Fund‑supported projects contained in Annex XXX to the present report;
- To affirm the importance of gender mainstreaming in Multilateral Fund-supported projects;
- To request bilateral and implementing agencies:
- To apply the operational policy on gender mainstreaming mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b), above, throughout the project cycle, beginning with projects proposed for consideration at the 85th meeting;
- To provide, when available, gender-relevant information in reports on ongoing projects approved prior to the 85th meeting; and
- To request the Secretariat to review the implementation of the operational policy on gender mainstreaming mentioned in sub-paragraph (b), above, and to prepare a report for consideration of the Executive Committee at its 89th meeting.