Having considered the recommendation of the Ethics and Finance Committee, the Board decided  to: 

(a) Take note of the semi-annual report submitted by CSE and the additional information provided to address the secretariat‟s observations;

(b) Instruct the secretariat to communicate to CSE the observations contained in paragraphs 9, 13 and 14 of document AFB/EFC.6/6; in particular, to request that CSE provide more detailed information on the purpose of the contracts and the operational expenses listed under 6.1. of the financial statements at the earliest opportunity; and

(c) Consider, upon provision of the information requested, approving the disbursement of the second tranche of US $1.75 million to CSE, including during the intersessional period.