Annex: Plan for the use of the resources of the Fund

1.

For the period 1 July 2008 to 31 December 2009, as well as for the period 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010, the resources of the Intangible Heritage Fund may be allocated for the following purposes:

i.       International assistance, comprising:

a.      the safeguarding of the heritage inscribed on the Urgent Safeguarding List;

b.      the preparation of inventories, where South-South cooperation could be encouraged;

c.      support for programmes, projects and activities;

d.      preparatory assistance;

ii.      Emergency assistance;

iii.     Other functions of the Committee as described in Article 7 of the Convention;

iv.     The participation in the sessions of the Committee of experts in intangible cultural                          heritage representing developing countries that are States Members of the Committee;

v.      The participation in the sessions of the Committee of experts in intangible cultural                          heritage representing developing countries that are Parties to the Convention but not
         Members of the Committee;

vi.    The costs of advisory services to be provided, at the request of the Committee, by non-
        governmental and non-profit-making organizations, public or private bodies and private
        persons.

vii.   The participation of public or private bodies, as well as private persons, notably members  
       of communities and groups, that have been invited by the Committee to its meetings to                consult them on specific matters;

2.

At least five per cent shall be used to build up the Reserve Fund referred to in Article 6 of the Fund’s Financial Regulations.

3.

The remaining resources shall be allocated to any or all of the abovementioned purposes.

4.

Budget that has not been committed at the end of the biennium can be carried over to the next financial period and shall be used primarily for the replenishment of the Reserve Fund.

5.

For the period of 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010, one-third of the amount established for the eighteen-month period July 2008 to December 2009 should be allocated. This may be readjusted and reviewed during the General Assembly to be held in mid-2010.

Budget

July 2008 to December 2009

January to June 2010

Category of expenditure

%

Amount (USD)

Amount (USD)

1.

International assistance :

a.    safeguarding the heritage inscribed on the Urgent Safeguarding
       List

17.5 %

336 849

112 283

b.    preparation of inventories

17.5 %

336 849

112 283

c.    support for programmes

17.5 %

336 849

112 283

d.    preparatory assistance

17.5 %

336 849

112 283

2.

Emergency assistance for safeguarding

8 %

153 988

51 329

3.

Other functions of the Committee, including the cost of the emblem

3 %

57 746

19 249

4.

Participation in the sessions of the Committee of experts representing developing countries that are Committee members

5 %

96 243

32 081

5.

Participation in the sessions of the Committee of experts representing developing countries that are States Parties

3 %

57 746

19 249

6.

Cost of advisory services provided at the request of the Committee

4 %

76 994

25 665

7.

Participation of public or private bodies, as well as private persons, invited by the Committee

2 %

38 497

12 832

8.

Reserve Fund

5 %

96 243

32 081

TOTAL

1 924 854

641 618