SEA/RC54/R1 PROGRAMME BUDGET 2002-2003 The Regional Committee, Recalling its own resolution SEA/RC53/R2, Having considered the report of the 38th meeting of the Consultative Committee for Programme Development and Management (document SEA/PDM/Meet.38/8), Noting the efforts undertaken by the Regional Director to achieve full implementation of the programme budget for the 2000-2001 biennium, and the evaluation of two intercountry priority programmes on (1) Improving the Health of the Marginalized and Vulnerable Groups, and (2) Tobacco Free Initiative, Appreciating the collaborative efforts in preparing and finalizing the Work Plans for countries, intercountry and Regional Office for the biennium 2002-2003 within the "One WHO" managerial framework, and Recognizing the need to further enhance the implementation level during 2002-2003, 1. APPROVES the report of the Consultative Committee for Programme Development and Management; 2. ENDORSES the increased use of the intercountry mechanism in the implementation of priority health programmes, and 3. CALLS for a strong commitment and joint endeavours by the Member States and WHO to meet the implementation target of 85 per cent of the funds by 31 December 2002 and 100 per cent by 30 June 2003. Sixth Meeting, 5 September 2001