Recommendation 16 called for stronger donor relations and for grantees to be invited to donor meetings.

The staff member would be in charge of relations with bilateral donors.

The Fund has accordingly strengthened its relations with donors five regional meetings were organized for donors and the Chairman of the Board in March 2005.

With regard to Africa, the British Prime Minister recently noted that the new partnership must be one that goes beyond the old donor recipient relationship.

39. The current funding trends were reviewed by the Head of the Funding and Donor Relations Service (FDRS).

6. The current funding situation was also reviewed by the Head of the Funding and Donor Relations Service.

The programme assisted the Executive management and policy programme in consultations with donors and relevant organizations, with the aim of supporting the strengthening of partnership building.

16. Emphasizes the importance of outreach to potential donor organizations to contribute to the programme of assistance

Relationships with non traditional donors, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, will also be cultivated to build ties for the medium and long term.

Finally, the External and Donor Relations Unit will lead resource mobilization and replenishment efforts.

While also supporting the recommendations on the role of donors, we would like to know the first elements of the strategy concerning relations with donors and the ultimate goal in mobilizing them.

The programme is a good example of partnership between government, the private sector, and the donor community.

Other delegations discussed the six points mentioned by the Head of Funding and Donor Relations.

Partnerships with the donor community require mutual trust and understanding.

New donors are encouraged to contribute for the first time, and former donors are encouraged to contribute on a regular basis and, if possible, to increase their contributions.

The first is the positive evolution of the long established relationship of ECLAC with some bilateral donors, which have adopted the modality of financing integrated programmes rather than individual projects.

The contribution of the United Nations system is important, however, as it is directed to areas of strategic importance and to key components of sustainable and human development.

(e) Resource mobilization raising of predictable, timely and flexible voluntary funds for OHCHR extrabudgetary activities by building a transparent and systematic relationship with donors and through an annual appeal system designed for sharing information on extrabudgetary needs and broadening of the donor base.

To help redress the serious situation with General Programmes, the Head of the Funding and Donor Relations Service proposed quot an informal pact quot .

3. Emphasizes the importance to coordinate such programmes and activities with donors and other relevant development organizations within the United Nations system

Emphasizes the importance of coordinating such programmes and activities with donors and other relevant development organizations within the United Nations system

The Head of the Funding and Donor Relations Service noted that carry overs in Special Programmes from 1997 to 1998 again would be down considerably.

Involving economic players and affected stakeholders in the design of the reform programme, and reaching out to international organizations and donors for support, are also crucial in this context.

Its principal approach is to engage in strategic partnerships with a wide range of public and private donors as well as international institutions.

The role of international partners and donors will remain critical for peace implementation throughout the long interim period.

The External Relations Office at headquarters is closely monitoring advance authorizations and is constantly in touch with donors regarding unpaid pledges.

The developing direct relationship with States both donor and recipient States will, of course, be key to that, as will the relationship with organizations that can provide specialist advice.

10. Relations with donors and investors also remain difficult, especially as some donors are conditioning the resumption of aid on the political and human rights situation.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights would strongly emphasize that it has regularly followed up with donors regarding their pledges, but it has limited ability to enforce payment of voluntary contributions.

The Director also introduced the recently appointed Head of Funding and Donor Relations Service.

(a) The development and management of thematic partnerships in respect of UNIDO activities and initiatives between UNIDO on the one hand, and donors and other relevant organizations on the other

11. Emphasizes the importance of outreach to potential donor organizations to contribute to the programme of assistance, including the Assistance Fund newly established under Part VII of the Agreement

The COP also encouraged Parties to the Convention, and donors and institutions in particular, to volunteer contributions towards this initiative.

The programme already has the support of a number of key bilateral donors.

It is expected that this amount would be matched on a reasonable basis by interested donors.

In addition to public and private partnerships, donor Governments have provided support to developing countries in support of implementation activities.

(c) The African Union should take immediate contacts with Western donor countries to ensure fulfilment of their declared pledges.

As regards 1998, the Head of the Funding and Donor Relations Service recalled that the Executive Committee had approved the 1998 target of 440 million.

Reform efforts would play a crucial role in maintaining donor support.

7. The Head of the Funding and Donor Relations Service focused his comments on two areas an overview of funding during 1997 and the outlook for 1998.

Harmonization and coordination of donor assistance

The Executive Directorate will identify potential donors and develop a closer relationship with them in order to ensure that the necessary assistance is available for all areas of the resolution.

The Board expressed appreciation for the donors' contributions to the Fund.

Donors should expedite the redemption of outstanding pledges and contribute the 40 million urgently required to complete this programme.

The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) was seen as a key South South initiative that needed the support of other developing countries and the donor community.