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Examination of the statement of accounts of the World Heritage Fund

Document type
Decision
Reference number
10-11
Date
Nov 2, 1995
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972)
Meeting
10e Assemblée générale des Etats parties
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract
10. The General Assembly examined the Document WHC-95/CONF.204/3 concerning the budgetary situation of the World Heritage Fund, in accordance with the Financial Regulations of the Fund. The situation concerning contributions up to 28 October 1995, replacing Document WHC-95/CONF.204/3 Add., was also distributed during the session. The Assembly was further informed that the following contributions had been received since 28 October 1995:

State Party

Amount (US $)

Year of contribution

Algeria

10,768

balance 1993, 1994 and 1995

Argentina

129

balance 1995

Guyana

301

part of 1994

India

9,979

1995

Jordan

180

balance 1995

Mozambique

658

balance 1993, 1994 and 1995

Nigeria

19,089

balance 1993, 1994 and 1995

Pakistan

1,878

balance 1994, part of 1995


11. The General Assembly then took note of the statement of accounts of the World Heritage Fund for the financial period ending on 31 December 1993, the interim statement of accounts for the period 1994-1995, as at 31 August 1995, and the summary contributions received from States Parties as at 31 August 1995. The Assembly also took note of information provided by the Secretariat regarding contributions received since 28 October 1995.

During examination of the accounts, the General Assembly requested the Secretariat to work towards improving the presentation of the budget and the accounts in order to provide greater transparency and clarity, especially with regard to the special voluntary contributions to the Fund and their use. The General Assembly also requested that in the future the accounts up to 31 December carry the visa of the Director of the Centre and the Financial Comptroller.