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1. APN Funding Structure
(a) Administrative Funds
Administrative funds are
defined as funding received from governmental and other sources
for purposes of funding the administration of APN Secretariat activities.
These include but are not limited to the holding of Inter-Governmental
Meetings and Scientific Planning Group Meetings, salaries and travel
costs of Secretariat staff, and other administrative expenses such
as copying, communications, stationery, etc., and the commissioning
of studies or activities necessary to implement decisions of the
IGM or the Steering Group.
An APN Administrative Contingency Fund is to be maintained in
the amount of 10% to 15% of the total Administrative budget. Use
of the APN Administrative Contingency Fund will be at the discretion
of the Director of the APN Secretariat, talking into account discussion
of the IGM and SPG.
(b) APN Project Funds
APN Project Funds are allocated
to specific projects in amounts decided at the Inter-Governmental
Meeting, based on input from the APN Scientific Planning Group.
Detailed guidelines on how to apply for APN funding, are given "Call
for proposals 2002" and "Guide
for Proponents".
An APN Project Contingency Fund of 10% to 15% of the total APN
Project Funds is to be maintained in order to provide for event
arising after decisions are made at the IGM. Use of the APN Project
Contingency Fund will be at the discretion of the Director of the
APN Secretariat, talking into account discussion of the IGM and
SPG.
(c) Special Funds and Arrangements
An account may
be maintained for special funds to be used for APN purposes, but
require separate arrangements because of the terms on which they
are made available. The Secretariat may also develop arrangements
with contributors, in respect of the disposition and management
of contributed funds.
2. In-kind Support
APN encourages in-kind support from national and regional governments
and institutions. This can include provision of equipment, staff,
and space for research projects, workshops, and meetings; costs
for printing and distribution of reports; provision of informational
materials; or receptions at APN events. In-kind Support is particularly
important in the hosting of Inter-Governmental Meetings and Scientific
Planning Group meetings.
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