1. COSCAP – SOUTH ASIA 19th MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE
FUNDING AND BUDGET
Agenda Item
Programme Item
Discussion Paper No: 03 14
DP-18-SCM-05

2. FUNDING AND BUDGET
The MoU signed by Member States in 2007 set outs the underlying principles for operation and management of the COSCAP-SA.
Paragraph 7.4, Article VII of the MoU describes the duties and function of the Steering Committee which includes inter alia, the following responsibilities:
Formulation of policies;
Assign priorities for the activities of COSCAP-SA;
Review and approving the annual work programme and budget of COSCAP-SA.
In doing so the SCM shall take into account the requirements of the
Memorandum of Understanding;
Programme document of the current Phase; and
the availability of funds.
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3. FUNDING AND BUDGET - 2010 The MoU stipulates that the Programme
shall primarily be funded by the Member States through annual contributions calculated in accordance with a cost- sharing formula approved by the Steering Committee;
may receive grant funds from the donor community to supplement the Programme funds.
Member States’ annual contributions and donors’ contributions constitute the general pool of the COSCAP-SA Trust Fund.
The Trust Fund is maintained by ICAO to support activities identified under the ‘core subjects,’ in the MoU.
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4. FUNDING AND BUDGET
The Programme Document for the Phase III describes in detail the nature and scope of
Programme’s objectives;
Outputs; and
activities to be undertaken by the Programme.
States’ Contributions for Phase III (as have been agreed by the States) is shown as in the following table.
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6. CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED SINCE THE 18TH SCM (2008)
FUNDING AND BUDGET
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED SINCE THE 18TH SCM (2008)
Organization
Amount (US$)
Bangladesh
Nil
Bhutan
39,970
India
94,280
Maldives
Nepal
99,036
Pakistan
76,798
Sri Lanka
66,939
EC (Phase II)
50,605
IFFAS
Airbus
50,000
Boeing
Total
477,628
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7. State Contributions (in USD) 2008 and 2009
FUNDING AND BUDGET
Contributions to the Programme – Phase III
State
State Contributions (in USD) 2008 and 2009
2008
2009
Due
Paid
Deficit
Total Balance
Bangladesh
63,140
20,970
-42,170
65,996
-65,996
-108,166
Bhutan 
40,590
9,980
-30,610
42,426
39,970
-2,456
-33,066
India
90,200
90,165
-35
94,280
Maldives
56,375
25,000
-31,375
58,925
-58,295
-90,300
Nepal
29,950
-33,190
99,036
+ 33,040
-150
Pakistan
73,513
73,473
-40
76,838
76,798
-80
Sri Lanka
64,042
66,939
 - Chairman-COSCAP-SA has agreed to revise Bhutan’ Contribution to USD 25,000/= subject to formal approval of the Steering Committee. If it is approved, there is no deficit in regard to Bhutan’s contribution.
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9. Member States’ Contributions
FUNDING AND BUDGET
Total Contributions to the Programme ( )
Member States’ Contributions
PHASE –I
( )
PHASE –II
( )
PHASE –III
( )
97-98
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Total (million)
Bangladesh
29,940
24,990
28,067
29,975
29,958
29,990
29,985
29,980
29,970
Nil
0.332
Bhutan
19,433
6,896
3,279
3,269
9,975
9,965
10,000
9,980
39,970
0.143
India
74,965
112,433
59,965
63,321
113,999
100,346
75,519
76,214
76,768
66,204
90,165
94,280
1.004
Maldives
35,980
19,990
20,000
24,985
25,000
 Nil
0.246
Nepal
40,000
29,913
19,958
9,960
29,950
99,036
0.399
Pakistan  0
70,988
94,508
47,624
79,047
59,495
60,049
60,472
52,152
73,473
76,798
0.700
Sri Lanka
50,000
49,366
48,590
49,062
35,000
50,413
64,042
66,939
0.526
Total
1,273,742
1,366,141
699,603
3.34
For more details – refer to the Attachment (19SCM-DP5-Att-2)
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10. Donors’ Contributions
FUNDING AND BUDGET
Total Contributions to the Programme ( )
Donors’ Contributions
PHASE –I
PHASE –II
PHASE –III
97-98
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Total (million)
Airbus Industries
149,990
49,990
50,000
0.650
Boeing
35,000
0.285
Canada (TC)
134,117
68,027
66,666
62,893
0.332
USA (FAA)
145,000
0.145
NORAD
240,610
202,235
93,973
0.537 EC
197,079
77,482
96,568
100,061
94,051
139,555
50,605
0.755
IFFAS
94,900
75,000
0.170
Bank Interest
24,774
31,295
40,473
26,438
11,618
6,013
8,815
15,736
41,624
36,122
28,164
3,099
0.274
Others (COSCAP-SP)
805
0.001
TOTAL
1.873
0.955
0.320
3.148
For more details – refer to the Attachment (19SCM-DP5-Att-2)
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11. FUNDING AND BUDGET
Total Contributions to the Programme ( )
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12. Description of support
FUNDING AND BUDGET
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION TO THE PRGRAMME ( )
Organization
Cumulative total upto 2008
Contribution in 2008 (USD)
Contribution in 2009 (USD)
Cumulative Total as at
(USD)
Description of support
Estimated value
MEMBER STATES
Maldives
18,000 -
Nepal
72,000
Sri Lanka
35,000
Maintenance support for COSCAP-SA office
12,500
60,000
DONORS
EASA
MAST inspection
9,000
FAA
198,000
Support for SARAST
1400
200,800
JAA
25,000
Transport Canada
175,000
Dangerous Goods Course
5,000
180,000
Airbus
211,000
A320 Type rating to RFOE
32,500
243,500
Boeing
95,000 12
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13. Description of support
FUNDING AND BUDGET
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION TO THE PRGRAMME ( ) ….
Organization
Cumulative total upto 2008
Contribution in 2008 (USD)
Contribution in 2009 (USD)
Cumulative Total as at
(USD)
Description of support
Estimated value
AIRLINES
Biman Bangladesh
14,000
Air Passage for Experts
500
3500
18,000
Druk
15,000
-ditto-
1,800
1720
18,520
Indian
39,000
1,000 -
42,080
Air India
Jet Airways
300
780
Royal Nepal
10,000
1240
11,740
Pakistan International
23,000
23,780
SriLankan
66,000
5,300
5960
77,260
Cathay Pacific
4,000
4779
8,779
Thai Airways
2,600
970
3,570
GMG
Emirates
SISTER COSCAP
COSCAP-SEA
Advance FOI Course-New Delhi
4000
GRAND TOTAL
996,000
51,900
21,400
1,111,829 13
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14. Overall Financial Contributions (1998-2009) ( USD 6,088,981)
FUNDING AND BUDGET
Overall Financial Contributions ( ) ( USD 6,088,981)
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15. FUNDING AND BUDGET - 2010 ESTIMATED COSTS OF THE PROGRAMME - 2010
Index
Cost item
Estimate (USD) 11
Regional Experts
11-005
Regional Flight Operations Expert
65,100
11-006
Regional Programme Coordinator
71,400
11-007
Regional Airworthiness Expert
55,000
11-008
Regional Aerodrome Certification and Safety Expert
58,800
11-009
Regional Air Traffic Services Expert
54,600
11-097
Short Term Consultants
15,000
13-001
Admin Support Personnel
10,000
15-001
Duty Travel
50,000
16-001
Mission Costs
5,000 17
National Coordinators Honorarium
4,900
Short Term Experts
17-008
PEL Expert
3,000
17-009
English Language Proficiency Expert
17-010
Flight Ops Expert
17-011
Flight Simulator Certification Expert
17-012
Cabin Safety Expert
17-013
Dangerous Goods Expert
17-014
SID/STAR Procedure Design Expert
17-015
PANS/Ops Procedure Design Expert
17-016
Airworthiness Expert
17-017
SMS Expert
33-001
In-Service Training
30,644 45
Equipment
1,500 59
Miscellaneous
72,200
Total
524,144
Refer to attachment (19SCM-DP5-Att-1) for details 15
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16. FUNDING AND BUDGET - 2010 RECOMMENDATIONS
To request each Member State to honour their commitments and pay their annual contribution in full.
To urge each Member State to settle their financial contributions as early as possible but not later than the 3rd quarter of each year.
To approve the request of Bhutan to revise their annual contributions to USD 25,000 per year taking into account the limited aviation activities in the country and its contribution to the national economy.
To request the SCM to discuss the consequences of continued under- funding of this Programme.
To continue to set apart a fixed percentage (to be determined by the SC) of Programme funds for the employment of Regional Experts (Home Based) as agreed at the last SCM.
To encourage the partners of the Programme and airlines to continue their contributions in kind which are of vital importance to its continuation.
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