[19950510]95-578_N开发计划：情况说明书.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web95-578 FMay 10, 1995U.N. Development Program: A Fact SheetLois McHughAnalyst in International RelationsForeign Affairs and National Defense DivisionThe U.N. Development Program (UNDP), established in 1966 by the U.N. GeneralAssembly, coordinates and provides funding for most U.N. development assistanceprograms. In FY1994, the U.S. contribution of $116 million made the United States thelargest donor, comprising about 12 percent of the agencys budget. The Administrationsupports a strong U.S. role and financial contribution to the UNDP. Some Members ofCongress, however, argue that UNDP programs are unfocused and duplicative. Early inthe congressional debate on UNDP funding for FY1996, Representative Chris Smith,Chairman of the House International Relations Subcommittee on International Operations,introduced legislation (H.R. 1564) cutting the Presidents UNDP request of $118.5 millionto $70 million. Role of UNDP. UNDP, in cooperation with a developing country, assesses the countrysoverall development needs and designs a multiyear development plan. UNDP also fundsand coordinates the