text: highlight UNV’s and other organizations’ role in IYY. IV.PROGRAMME FINANCE~THE SPECIAL VOLUNTARY FUND Th9 Special Voluntary Fund in 1984 74. The Administrator wishes to express his gratitude for the increasing participation of developing countries in theUNV Special Voluntary Fund. Although modest, this clearly demonstrates the confidence of these countries in the programme and an appreciation of the effective services which the volunteers are rendering. Efforts are continuing to get an increase in the overall level of contributions. otoDP/1985/44 English Page 18 75. The expenditure during 1984 was about $2.75 million. Approximately 94 per cent ($2.58 million) of this was utilized to meet the external costs volunteers from developing countries for whom no other financing is available. The balance, approximately $175,000, was spent to meet the costs of some Programme Assistants assigned to LDCs, as well as the costs involved in programme development and other programme activities (IYY, DDS, etc.). 76. The overall resource situation of the Special Voluntary Fund calls for increased support by Governments. Notwithstanding developing country pledges, the major bilateral donors are expected to remain the mainstay of the Fund. The Administrator is especially grateful for the substantial increases in the pledges of some of these donors, and invites others to make new or increased pledges, as the continued development of the programme will depend to a large degree on the level of this support. V.RECOMMENDATIONS A.Emer~enc~ operations 77. Taking into account the information provided in paragraphs 10-14 above, the Council may wish to consider adopting a decision which would, inter alia, urge the Administrator to continue assisting the Governments of those African countries affected by the present emergency through the assignment of United Nations Volunteers beyond the duration of the regional emergency project (RAF/84/024); and which also would encourage donor Governments, United Nations system organizations and UNDP resident representatives, when making additional
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the financial management and support of a program that focuses on international development and humanitarian aid. The mention of developing countries, emergency operations, and the assignment of United Nations Volunteers suggests that the program is involved in humanitarian aid and relief efforts. Additionally, the text mentions the Special Voluntary Fund and the Administrator's gratitude for contributions, which implies that the program relies on financial support from governments and organizations.