The ACABQ, comprising 16 experts nominated by their governments and elected by the General Assembly, reviews the Secretary-General's budget proposals and reports to the Fifth Committee.
The ACABQ Chairman, Tanzanian Ambassador Conrad Mselle, introduced a report recommending a budget of $3.02 billion, achieved by cutting expenditures for secretarial staff, consultants, general operating expenses, furniture and equipment.

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The Secretary-General's Speech:
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