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OPERATIONS OF THE VOLUNTARY FUND:
Miles Stoby of the
Secretariat indicated that seven additional contributions or
pledges have been made and that the amount of the voluntary fund is
now in excess of US$500,000. Other significant contributions have
also been made outside the voluntary fund. He added that it was not
clear at present whether the fund would cover both transportation
and per diems for developing country delegates. In any event, he
said, the fund would be exhausted and that all monies would be
spent. Another "trust fund" has been set up to enable participation
of journalists and NGOs. So far, calls for contributions to this
fund have met with positive responses on the part of Japan, the UK
and Canada. Substantial sums were also provided by Australia and
Canada for an officer for the Secretariat.