The draft programme and budget being considered by the General Conference gives priority to sustainable development, the development of a culture of peace and non-violence with a special emphasis on gender equality, Africa, youth, Education for All (EFA), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and the most vulnerable segments of society.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

The assembly's Director General, Trevor Reaney, was briefing the finance committee on the implications of the draft budget.

BBC: Finance Committee