WHO Programme Budget 2008-2009: Orientations for Implementation in the African Region: Report of the Regional Director

Abstract

The WHO Programme Budget 2008-2009 is structured around 13 strategic objectives as presented in the WHO Medium-Term Strategic Plan 2008–2013. Each strategic objective has various proposed organization-wide expected results, and budgetary resources have been allocated accordingly. 2. The World Health Assembly has adopted the WHO Programme Budget 2008-2009 amounting to US$ 4.2 billion. The African Region will receive a share of US$ 1.2 billion, representing 28.2% of the total budget. The funds will be provided through Assessed contributions (18%) and Voluntary contributions (82%). 3. The present document recalls the health priorities of the African Region and proposes orientations for the implementation of the WHO Programme Budget 2008-2009