The UN system is mainly financed through assessed and voluntary contributions from member states. The UN Specialized Agencies are funded partly through assessments and voluntary contributions. The course will go through the Regular Budget, the Peacekeeping Budget, and the international tribunal’s budget, which are funded through assessments. The UN Programmes and Funds are also financed through voluntary contributions from member countries. The participation of UN officials and elected chairs of the ACABQ and JIU, as well as the role of those institutions in the budget delivering process is of paramount importance to new delegates. The Fifth Committee as a General Assembly specialized policy making process is a critical part of understanding the UN Budget System.
The session is designed to be implemented in an online format. Delegates and colleagues residing in Geneva and other parts of the world are welcome to attend the session. The final format is subject to change given the changes of future situation.
Day 1: Key Players of the United Nations Budget
Key Players of the United Nations Budget
Mr. Lionelito Berridge, Secretary Administrative and Budgetary Committee
• Overview of the Fifth Committee
• Work program of Fifth Committee
• Working methods of the 5th Committee during the pandemic crisis
• Scale of Assessments
Day 2: The UN Budget Process
Session: The UN Budget Process
Panelist: Mr. Johannes Huisman, Director, Office of Program Planning, Finance and Budget, Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC)
Session Breakdown:
• Legislative Framework
• Financial regulations and rules
• The budgetary cycle, sequencing and budget plan
• Concepts and terminology
• Overall Budget Level
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Facilitation of intergovernmental deliberations and financial and budgetary
• Decision-making by the General Assembly
Day 2: Resolution Process (Drafting exercise), Rules and Procedures and Drafting Budgetary Resolutions Exercise for Fifth Committee
Session: Resolution Process (Drafting exercise), Rules and Procedures and Drafting Budgetary Resolutions Exercise for Fifth Committee
Panelist: Ms. Unis Valencia Williams-Baker, Chief of Service, Deputy Director for Budgets of Development Pillar and Human Rights, Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC)
Day 3: Oversight Mechanisms, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU)
Session: Oversight Mechanisms, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU)
Panelist: Ms. Eileen Cronin, Chairperson at Joint Inspection Unit (JIU)
Day 3: Oversight Mechanisms, Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)
Session: Oversight Mechanisms, Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)
Panelist: Mr. David Kanja, Assistant Secretary General, Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)
Day 3: Board of Auditors (BoA)
Session: Board of Auditors (BoA)
Panelist: Ms. Anjana Das, Executive Secretary, Board of Auditors (BoA)
Day 3: Overview of UN International Civil Service Commission (ICSC)
Session: Overview of UN International Civil Service Commission (ICSC)
Panelist: Ms. Regina Pawlik, Executive Secretary, United Nations International Civil Service (ICSC)
Day 4: Implementation of the Reforms
Session: Implementation of the Reforms
Panelist: Mr. Christian Saunders, ASG, for Supply Chain Management, Department of Operational Support (DOS)
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