Consultations of the Director-General with Member States and Associate Members, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

The preparation of the Draft Programme and Budget for 2018-2021 (39 C/5) was launched in early January 2016 in accordance with the Roadmap approved by the General Conference at its 38^th session in November 2015.

Taking into consideration Member States discussions and decisions at the General Conference (cf. documents 38 C/7, 38 C/INF.19 and 38 C/Resolution 104), UNESCO launches the first stage of consultations through the online questionnaires addressed to Member States and Associate Members, as well as intergovernmental and international non-governmental organizations. A preliminary analysis of Member States replies has been prepared by the Secretariat and is now available as a supporting document to regional consultations which are organised in June 2016.

For the 200^th session of the Executive Board in October 2016, the Director-General will prepare her preliminary proposals concerning the Draft Programme and Budget, based on the General Conference resolution (38 C/Resolution 104), the Executive Board guidance at its 199^th session, as well as the results of her consultations with Member States and all partners.

The full-fledged version of the Draft 39 C/5 document will be reviewed by the Executive Board at its 201^st session in spring 2017. Subsequently, at its 39^th session in 2017, the General Conference will examine and proceed with the adoption of the document in the light of the Executive Board’s recommendations.