The General Assembly,
- Having examined document ITH/10/3.GA/CONF.201/9,
- Recalling Articles 25 to 28 of the Convention and chapter II.1 of the Operational Directives,
- Further recalling Decision 4.COM 19,
- Acknowledging the need to enhance the human capacities of the Secretariat on a lasting basis in order that it may better respond to the wishes and needs of States Parties,
- Commending the several States that have already provided funds or support to the Secretariat to enhance its human capacities,
- Recognizing that funds in the amount of approximately US$1,100,000 per year are needed for this purpose,
- Decides to establish a dedicated sub-fund, within the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund, to be used exclusively for enhancing the human capacities of the Secretariat;
- Authorizes the Secretariat to use any funds contributed to the sub-fund, upon receipt, in accordance with the applicable financial regulations and the Organization’s Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and its Human Resources Manual, in particular, as regards the regional balance;
- Invites States Parties to provide voluntary supplementary contributions to the sub-fund in the amount of at least US$1,100,000 per year;
- Further invites the Director-General and Member States of UNESCO to take this resolution into account as they prepare the Draft Programme and Budget for 2012-2013 (36 C/5).