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towards ensuring that the purposes for which the XV. Notable Accomplishments grants are made are achieved. The monitoring will be carried out by CAP or any of its The initiation of the fund has attracted sub-committees. Where prudent, independent widespread support and enthusiasm and is monitors would be commissioned. In addition, responsible for the initiation of a similarproposal the fund and its activities would be evaluated at a Federal level. annually to determine whether the FSD and its operations are making the desired impact, and to XVI. Other Challenges provide a basis for the board to adjust FSD policies accordingly. Other challenges include the mobilization of local financial support from non-donors, the XII. Auditing Requirements minimization of political interference, the maintenance of transparency, and the monitoring The fund will be audited by a certified of the utilization of disbursements. Chartered Accountant annually within six months of the close of the financialyear. Contact Persons The report of the audit will be independently Mr. Mohammed Rafiq reviewed by the Auditor -General of Pakistan, Director the CAP and the board. IUCN 2 Islamia Road XIII. Computer Resources and Capabilities Opposite Jan’s Arcade Peshawar Cantt, Peshawar, Pakistan To be acquired. Tel: (92-0521) 271-728/276-032 Fax: (92-052 1) 275-093 XIV. Perceived Needs Email: rafiqiucn-pwr.pwr. sdnpk.undp.org

The establishment of the fund will require Ms. Nelma legislative underpinning, detailed operational Director, Business and Law Unit procedures. specialized funds management and IUCN training in hinds management, and of course, 1 Road fundinz. Karachi-75530, Pakistan Tel: (92-021) 583-0442/583-0443 Fax: (92-021)586-1448 Email: baliucn.khi.sdnpk.unpd.org