ITED NATIONS
ECONOMIC
AND
SOCIAL COUNCIL
Distr, LIMITED
///
27 February I964
Original: ENGLISHECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Sixth session
Addis Ababa3 19 February - 3 March
OEE FINANCING OF THE AFRICAN INSTITUTE ' ■ FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
Resolution 92(Vl) adopted by the Commission at its 109th Plenary Meeting on 27 February 1964
The Economic Commission for Africa
Recalling its resolution 72(v) of 26 February I963 urging member
States to pledge cash counterpart contributions up to a total of 1,5 million dollars,
Noting that the Governing Council of the Special Fund has decided to allocate a total of $3,, 561,700 to the Institute on the understanding that the above-mentioned counterpart contribution would be forthcoming,
Noting with appreciation the pledges thus received-^ amounting to almost
one half of the total required5
1. Calls upon all Governments which have not yet pledged the amount
indicated in resolution 72(v) to do so not later than 30 April 1964?
2" Draws attention to the fact that the project to be financed by the Special Fund can only begin when initial payments amounting to one-fifth of the amount pledged have been received5
3» Urges all Governments to ensure that their initial payments are made not later than 15 June I964 to enable full project implementation to begin as soon as possible thereafter?
4* Reminds the Governments of their obligation in accordance with
paragraph 5 of resolution 72(V) to assume the responsibility for financing
the fellowships of the trainees whom they will send to the Institute, or alternatively to ensure that the necessary funds for this purpose will be available through United Nations or other programmes of technical assistance,
1/ See E/Cff. U/286,
64-969
