These two documents provide the framework and foundations for the programmatic and budgetary reform and renewal of the Organization. Indeed, these documents constitute an integral part of the overall and ongoing reform effort of the administrative, structural, decentralization and personnel reforms already launched. They are a central tool for helping UNESCO to fulfil its mandate and mission.

Strategy

Fields of Activity

Budget
UNESCO can draw upon two types of financial resources. One source comes from the regular budget, which comprises the contributions paid by the Member States. These are calculated according to the economic strength of each country. In 2000, the poorest countries (numbering about 40) each contributed 0.001% of the funds collected. At the other end of the scale, fewer than a dozen countries contribute more than 2% of the total budget. With contributions amounting to 25% of the ordinary budget, Japan has become the main financial backer of the Organization. For the 2-year period 2002-2003, the regular budget totalled US$544 million, a modest sum by comparison with the funds available to other international organizations such as UNICEF or UNHCR, both of which have a budget four times the size of UNESCO’s.

Where the UNESCO's money comes from and how it is spent

Contributions of Member States 1950-2000
Report on the execution of the Programme and Budget 2000-20001

Web: Strategic Planning(LINK!!)