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PROGRAMME BUDGET  FUNDING AND UTILIZATION

WHO’s biennial Programme budget is based on the principles of transparency, accountability and providing value for money

The Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly adopted resolution WHA75.5 in May 2022, revising the approved base programmes segment of the Programme budget 2022-2023 to a total of US$ 6.726 billion. By the end of the first year, the total Programme budget has a good level of financing (US$ 8.3 billion), including projections, which exceeded the total approved. The good level of financing is explained by two event-driven budget segments: emergency operations and appeals, and polio eradication, the financing for which has needed to exceed the amounts established in the Programme budget in order to keep step with operational needs.

As of 31 December 2022, Base programmes, representing WHO's core work, had 87% financing, with a funding gap of US$ 660 million. The gap is compounded by the challenge of persisting “pockets of poverty” – underscoring the urgent need for more sustainable financing. The financing level achieved so far has been possible due to the generosity of Member States and other stakeholders. The Secretariat appreciates this commitment and emphasizes the importance of maintaining and increasing the flexibility and predictability of funds, and strengthening the financing of WHO's core work.