Decision concerning the financial position of the ILO’s regular budget in 2026–27 and potential contingency measures in case of an income shortfall

The Governing Body:

(a) took note of the financial implications of the reform measures for the approved Programme and Budget for 2026-27, as presented in document GB.356/PFA/4;

(b) took note of the potential contingency measures and associated budgetary implications described in the document, and requested the Office to keep the Governing Body informed of cash-flow projections and present a contingency framework for the 2026-27 biennium with guiding principles, methodology and an outline of measures with a timeline for approval at its 357th Session (June 2026), which should be in line with the strategic guidance provided by the Governing Body under item INS/7 at its 355th and 356th Sessions (November 2025 and March 2026);

(c) requested the Office to report back to the Governing Body for decisions on any contingency measures that may require its approval;

(d) requested the Office to present updated financial information on assessed contributions and the implementation of any activated contingency measures at its 358th Session (November 2026).

(GB.356/PFA/4, paragraph 20, as amended by the Governing Body)