It was agreed that the next meeting of the PCB would take place in the first quarter of 1997 and that UNAIDS would propose dates for consideration by the PCB members.

The PCB took note of the report E/1996/42 on the status of implementation of UNAIDS, which has been prepared for consideration at the 1996 substantive session of ECOSOC, and noted that the oral report to be made by the UNAIDS’ Executive Director will make reference to cosponsors’ activities.

The PCB reiterated the importance that further progress be made as soon as possible to develop an integrated workplan among UNAIDS and its cosponsors. It also emphasized the need to distinguish: (i) the activities included within the UNAIDS workplan and budget; (ii) those activities in the UNAIDS workplan to be implemented by cosponsors or other organizations; (iii) HIV/AIDS-related activities of the cosponsors, which will be funded from their core budgets; and (iv) HIV/AIDS-related activities of the cosponsors, which will require supplemental funding and are included in the Coordinated Appeal.

The PCB welcomed the Coordinated Appeal for supplemental funded activities, noting the major progress achieved by the cosponsors and UNAIDS in establishing the processes required to develop it.

It welcomed the reduction in the rent by WHO and the offer of the Government of Switzerland to assist the Programme reduce rental costs, and encouraged the Secretariat to continue its efforts to reduce costs in every possible way.

The PCB took note of the report prepared by UNAIDS at its request (UNAIDS/PCB(3)/96.9). The PCB acknowledged the importance of maintaining UNAIDS’ momentum in developing and implementing the Programme. While acknowledging the generous offer of the city of Lyon, it decided that UNAIDS should remain in the Geneva area.

The PCB took note of the financial update for 1995 and for 1996-1997, as at 31 May 1996 (contained in document UNAIDS/PCB(3)96.8 and its addendum). It requested that in future financial reports, the overhead costs and other programme delivery and associated costs be presented separately, and that this also include staff costs as distinct expenditures, while at the same time taking steps to develop a results-based budget for 1998-1999.

The PCB welcomed replication of the PCB working group mechanism established in the areas of indicators and evaluation, and resource mobilization, and recommended broader consultation between working group members and those unable to formally participate.

The Secretariat was requested to provide more detailed reports of PCB meetings in order to better reflect the discussions.

Given the limited duration of PCB meetings, the Secretariat was urged, in consultation with the Chairperson and the CCO, to propose a limited and focused agenda for the PCB’s regular meetings.

It was confirmed that one regular meeting of the PCB, as envisaged in the modus operandi of the PCB, would be held every year. In addition, annual thematic meetings could also be convened on an ad hoc basis, bearing in mind the cost of each Board meeting.

The PCB welcomed the PCB Headlines and recommended their broader distribution. PCB members were also encouraged to assist in distributing them to the countries within their regions.

The Board also encouraged contributions to UNAIDS by non-traditional donors.

The PCB welcomed the work carried out so far by the working group on resource mobilization, as reflected in document UNAIDS/PCB(3)/96.6, and strongly encouraged the continuation of its efforts.