text: UNICEF expects to maintain and ex- pand upon its current level of contri- butions from governments tor both general resources and supplementary funded projects. UNICEF is also encour- aging the non-governmental sector, through the National Committees and NGOs, to further expand their impor- tant contributions. The benefits of other forms of fund-raising are also being examined. At the April 1990 session of the Executive Board, proposals for new or cxtc nded m ult i -yea r programme co-1985 1989 A% "^•^ *f* ^ **moperation in 25 countries will be sub- mitted. L NK KF currently co-operates in programmes in 128 countries. The proposed new recommendations total US$250 million from UNICHF'S general resources and US$674 million for projects deemed worthy of support if supplementary funds are forthcoming, Programme recommendations, from general resources tor all countries in- cluding those for which recommenda- tions from general resources are being proposed at the 1990 Executive Board session, are shown on the table on pages 30 and 31. A medium-term plan covering the years 1989-1993 will be submitted to the Executive Board at its April 1990 session. Biennial budget 1990-1991 The goal of the most recent budget exercise was further consolidation and streamlining through the restructur- ing of regional offices and headquar- ters offices outside New York, as well 54as upgrading country offices and es- tablishing new ones so as to achieve the greatest savings while maintain- ing the effective delivery of pro- grammes. The 1990-199J biennial budget represents an increase of 5.6 per cent in real terms from the 1988- 1989 revised budget. The relatively low level of real growth can be attrib- uted to a moderate growth in general terms. Budgeted expenditures against the 1990-1991 bicnnium amount to US$302 million: US$149 million for 1990 and US$153 million for 1991.
analysis: This text appears to be discussing the financial and programmatic plans and activities of UNICEF, a humanitarian organization focused on improving the lives of children and mothers worldwide. The text mentions budget exercises, program recommendations, and contributions from governments and non-governmental organizations, suggesting a focus on organizational management and resource allocation. Given the context, it is likely that the category is related to humanitarian aid and relief.