麻豆APP

SEVENTY-THIRD SESSION,?7TH MEETING (AM)
GA/AB/4295
22 OCTOBER 2018

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Turning to the finances of the 麻豆APP Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East?(UNRWA), the Group was very concerned that the relief Agency was facing a deficit of?$446?million in?2018, including?$49?million dating back to?2017.? The Group noted the Board’s recommendations and emphasized that austerity measures are not the only path to help the Agency deliver on its mandates.

In laying out the Board’s recommendations, Ms.?Parama Sen, Director of External Audit?(India), and Chair of the Audit Operations Committee of the Board of Auditors, said the increased deficit in UNRWA stems from?$400?million in suspended contributions from a major donor in?2017 and?2018.? The situation threatens the Agency’s ability to deliver its core mandate to Palestine refugees. ?As a short?term solution, the Agency has requested advance payment from its donors to finance core operations for?2018 and launched an internal campaign task force to mobilize resources.

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UNRWA continues to face financial difficulties to achieve its mandate of servicing Palestine refugees due to $400?million in suspended contributions from a major donor in?2017 and?2018.? As a short?term solution, the Agency has requested advance payment from its donors to finance core operations for?2018 and launched internal campaign task force to mobilize resources.

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MOHAMED FOUAD?(Egypt), speaking on behalf of the “Group of?77” developing countries and China…said the Group takes note with serious concern the financial situation of UNRWA, which has a projected overall 2018?deficit of?$446?million, including $49?million dating back to?2017.? The Group notes the Board of Auditors’ recommendations and emphasizes that austerity measures are not the only path for that Agency to deliver on its mandates.

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