FOC approves 2009 PIFS budget
PRESS STATEMENT (134/08)
19th December 2008
FORUM OFFICIALS COMMITTEE APPROVES PIFS 2009 BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAMME
The Forum Officials Committee (FOC) which met in Suva, Fiji 16 – 17 December has approved the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat 2009 Work Programme and Budget.
The FOC is the governing council of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and it comprises of senior officials from the 16 Forum member governments.
The approved Forum Secretariat 2009 Budget shows revenue of FJ$30.2 million compared to 2008 revenue of $32.5m, with expenditure predicted to be $28.8m compared to $25.7m in 2008.
“The 2009 annual budget and work programme was presented in a new and improved format compared to that of previous years and this was much appreciated by FOC members during the meeting,” says Tuiloma Neroni Slade, Forum Secretary General.
Mr Slade adds: “ The 2009 budget and work programme is also strongly aligned to the new 2008-2012 Corporate Plan, and the 2009-2011 programme strategic plans which were also endorsed by the FOC.”
The Forum Secretariat’s budget is made up of two major components namely the regular budget which is primarily funded by members’ contributions and other non-donor funding sources, and the work programme which is funded by donor contributions.
ENDS
For more information, contact Ms Stephanie Jones, Director Corporate Services on phone 679 331 2600 or email: stephaniej@forumsec.org.fj
19th December 2008
FORUM OFFICIALS COMMITTEE APPROVES PIFS 2009 BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAMME
The Forum Officials Committee (FOC) which met in Suva, Fiji 16 – 17 December has approved the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat 2009 Work Programme and Budget.
The FOC is the governing council of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and it comprises of senior officials from the 16 Forum member governments.
The approved Forum Secretariat 2009 Budget shows revenue of FJ$30.2 million compared to 2008 revenue of $32.5m, with expenditure predicted to be $28.8m compared to $25.7m in 2008.
“The 2009 annual budget and work programme was presented in a new and improved format compared to that of previous years and this was much appreciated by FOC members during the meeting,” says Tuiloma Neroni Slade, Forum Secretary General.
Mr Slade adds: “ The 2009 budget and work programme is also strongly aligned to the new 2008-2012 Corporate Plan, and the 2009-2011 programme strategic plans which were also endorsed by the FOC.”
The Forum Secretariat’s budget is made up of two major components namely the regular budget which is primarily funded by members’ contributions and other non-donor funding sources, and the work programme which is funded by donor contributions.
ENDS
For more information, contact Ms Stephanie Jones, Director Corporate Services on phone 679 331 2600 or email: stephaniej@forumsec.org.fj
