EXECUTIVE BOARD 136th session Agenda item 7.2
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Report on financial and administrative implications for the Secretariat of resolutions proposed for adoption by the Executive Board or Health Assembly 1. Resolution: Health and the environment: addressing the health impact of air pollution
2. Linkage to the Programme budget 2014–2015 (see document A66/7 http://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA66/A66_7-en.pdf) Category: 3. Promoting health through the life-course Programme area(s): Health and the environment Outcome: 3.5. Reduced environmental threats to health Outputs: 3.5.1. Country capacity strengthened to assess health risks, develop and implement policies, strategies or regulations for the prevention, mitigation and management of the health impacts of environmental risks 3.5.2. Norms, standards and guidelines to define environmental and occupational health risks and benefits associated with air quality, chemicals, water and sanitation, radiation, nanotechnologies, and climate change 3.5.3. Public health issues incorporated in multilateral agreements and conventions on the environment and sustainable development
How would this resolution contribute to the achievement of the outcome(s) of the above programme area(s)? The resolution will strengthen capacity of the health sector and health systems to prevent diseases and the seven million deaths each year due to air pollution. Does the Programme budget already include the outputs and deliverables requested in this resolution? (Yes/no) Yes. 3. Estimated cost and staffing implications in relation to the Programme budget (a) Total cost Indicate (i) the lifespan of the resolution during which the Secretariat’s activities would be required for implementation and (ii) the cost of those activities (estimated to the nearest US$ 10 000). (i) The initial estimate covers the period from 2015 to the end of 2019, in line with the period covered by the Twelfth General Programme of Work, 2014–2019. Work on air pollution and health is likely to continue beyond 2019. However, the next general programme of work will be developed and
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a review undertaken in parallel, which may result in modifications to the programme budget depending on changes to the Organization’s wider priorities. (ii) Total: US$ 35.49 million1 (staff: US$ 12.41 million;2 activities: US$ 23.08 million). (b) Cost for the biennium 2014–2015 Indicate how much of the cost indicated in 3(a) is for the biennium 2014–2015 (estimated to the nearest US$ 10 000). Total: US$ 3.64 million (staff: US$ 1.31 million; activities: US$ 2.33 million). Indicate at which levels of the Organization the costs would be incurred, identifying specific regions where relevant. All levels of the Organization. Is the estimated cost fully included within the approved Programme budget 2014–2015? (Yes/no) Yes. If “no”, indicate how much is not included. (c) Staffing implications Could the resolution be implemented by existing staff? (Yes/no) Yes, for the biennium 2014–2015. However, additional staff will be required to implement the resolution from 2016 onwards. If “no”, indicate how many additional staff – full-time equivalents – would be required, identifying specific regions and noting the necessary skills profile(s), where relevant. As indicated, for the biennium 2014–2015 current staffing levels are adequate. However, from 2016 onwards it is expected that two additional technical staff at grade P.4 and one at grade G.5 will be needed at headquarters, and one additional technical staff at grade P.4 will be needed in each of the regional offices. One part-time national professional officer will also be needed in each of the six pilot countries for enhanced cooperation.
4. Funding Is the estimated cost for the biennium 2014–2015 indicated in 3(b) fully funded? (Yes/no) Yes. If “no”, indicate the funding gap and how the funds would be mobilized (provide details of expected source(s) of funds).
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Figures are inclusive of programme support costs (13%). Staff cost figures are based on post cost averages for the biennium 2016 –2017 plus programme support costs.
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