Background Release

FIFTH COMMITTEE TO BEGIN REVIEW OF DRAFT UN PROGRAMME BUDGET

FOR 2002-2003, MONDAY, 15 OCTOBER

At its afternoon meeting on Monday, 15 October, the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) will begin review of the United Nations proposed programme budget for 2002-2003 (documents A/56/6 and fascicles 1-33).

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Fifth Committee

7^th Meeting (AM)

BUDGET COMMITTEE BEGINS CONSIDERATION OF VISITORS’ EXPERIENCE PROPOSAL,

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT

Serious Concerns Expressed Regarding

Budgetary Implications in Information Technology Report

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Fifth Committee

6^th Meeting (AM)

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Fifth Committee

5^th Meeting (AM)

CONCLUDING GENERAL DEBATE ON JIU REPORTS, FIFTH COMMITTEE

Fifty-sixth General Assembly

Fifth Committee

4^th Meeting (AM)

FIFTH COMMITTEE, OPENING CONSIDERATION OF JIU REPORTS,

WELCOMES ESTABLISHMENT OF FOLLOW-UP MECHANISM

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Fifth Committee

3^rd Meeting (PM)

BUDGET FOR 2002–2003, PEACEKEEPING FINANCING AMONG ISSUES

HIGH ON BUDGET COMMITTEE’S AGENDA

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Fifth Committee

2^nd Meeting (PM)

GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUDGET COMMITTEE ELECTS VICE-CHAIRMEN, RAPPORTEUR;

HEARS STATEMENT BY OUTGOING CHAIRMAN

Resumed Fifty-fifth General Assembly

Fifth Committee

69^th Meeting* (AM)

ASSEMBLY’S BUDGET COMMITTEE, REVIEWING ARREARS IN UN DUES PAYMENTS,

GRANTS VOTING RIGHTS TO BURUNDI, COMOROS, GEORGIA, MOLDOVA

Preparations in Next Year’s International Conference

Resumed Fifty-fifth General Assembly

Fifth Committee

67^th Meeting (AM & PM)

FIFTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT ASSEMBLY PROVIDE $1.8 BILLION

FOR PEACE MISSIONS WORLDWIDE

15-Chapter Draft on Human Resources Management

Called ‘Vote of Confidence in Secretary-General’s Vision’

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Fifth Committee

66^th Meeting (AM)

FIFTH COMMITTEE HEARS CALL FOR ASSEMBLY ACTION IN CURRENT SESSION

ON UNSPENT BALANCE OF EAST TIMOR MISSION

On Issue of Proposed Regulations for Senior Officials,

Committee Envisages Deferral of Embassy Consideration Until 56^th Session