Governing Body: The Governing Body is composed of one Director designated by each member country. Asian Productivity Organization membership 1963 (nine members): China India Japan Korea Philippines THE CENTRAL TREATY ORGANIZATION (CENTO), OLD GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUILDING, ANKARA, TURKEY Secretary General: Abbas Ali Khal'atbary. Term of Office: Three years, beginning January 1, 1962. Origin and development: The Central Treaty Organization (formerly the Baghdad Pact) had its origin in the Pact of Mutual Cooperation signed in Baghdad between Iraq and Turkey on February 24, 1955. Following adherence to the Pact by the United Kingdom, Iran, and Pakistan, the inaugural meeting of the Ministerial Council took place in Baghdad, in November 1955. The Baghdad Pact Organization was redesignated as the Central Treaty Organization effective August 19, 1959, in recognition of Iraq's withdrawal from the Pact on March 25, 1959, and the subsequent relocation of the organization's headquarters from Baghdad to Ankara. Initial date of U.S. participation: See below. Current authority for U.S. participation: Executive action. Purpose of organization: In concluding this regional defense arrangement, the member states agreed (a) to cooperate for their security and defense in accordance with article 51 of the United Nations Charter and (b) to develop the necessary military and counter subversion measures effectively to realize such cooperation. They have also sought to improve the socioeconomic well-being of their peoples through economic cooperation within the framework of the organization. Nature of U.S. participation: Although not a member, the States has vigorously supported the Organization since its inception, and, as a practical matter, enjoys all the privileges accorded full members. U.S. observers regularly attend sessions of the Ministerial Council, the Council Deputies, and the Liaison Committee. The United States is a full member of three of CENTO's major organs, viz, the Economic Committee, the Counter-Subversion Committee, and the Military Committee. In addition, the United States has provided certain personnel for the Secretariat. U.S. contribution: The international budget of the Central Treaty Organization is prepared by the Secretary General, reviewed by the Budget and Administration Committee, and approved by the Council Deputies acting on instructions of their governments. The international budget for fiscal year August 1, 1962 to July 31, 1963 amounted to $661,181. The United States offered a contribution equal to that of each of the member governments, i.e. 20 percent or $132,236. However, because of a credit of $45,892 for the cost of salaries and allowances payable to U.S. Government employees detailed to the Secretariat and a credit of $15,050 representing the U.S. share of the prior year's budget surplus, the U.S. cash contribution was reduced to $71,293, which was made available from fiscal year 1963 funds. The United States also made a voluntary contribution of $50,000 to the CENTO Multilateral Technical Cooperation Fund from fiscal year 1963 AID appropriations. The United Kingdom contributed a similar amount in pounds sterling, while Turkey, Iran and Pakistan each contributed, in its own currency, the equivalent of approximately $16,666. THE COLOMBO PLAN COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL Director of the Colombo Plan Bureau: J. A. Allen. Term of office: Appointed in December 1963 for a 2-year term. Origin and development: As the result of the meetings of Commonwealth Ministers at Colombo, Ceylon, in January 1950 and later meetings at Sydney and London, the Colombo Plan Consultative Committee and the Colombo Plan Council for Technical Cooperation in South and Southeast Asia were created. Since 1951 the functions of the Council have been carried out by a small operating arm known as the Colombo Plan Bureau. Initial date of U.S. participation: 1959. Current authority for U.S. participation: 73 Stat. 256 (1959); 22 U.S.C. 1896b (Supp. 1, 1959). Purpose of organization: The Council is not designed to devise or administer technical assistance or aid programs, but to assist in the economic development of South and Southeast Asia through (1) exchange of views on problems of technical assistance in the area; (2) the collection of data and information on the technical assistance program undertaken by its members on a bilateral basis in South and Southeast Asia; and (3) the preparation and dissemination of information on the concept and operation of the Colombo Plan. U.S. contribution: For the organization's fiscal year 1963 the expenditure budget was 427,500 Ceylon rupees (approximately $90,237). The membership, then composed of nineteen countries, shared equally in the cost, each being assessed 22,500 Ceylon rupees. The U.S. contribution amounted to $4,749 and was paid from fiscal year 1963 funds. Governing body: The Council, composed of one representative from each member government, acts as the governing body. Australia Indonesia The Colombo Plan Council for Technical Cooperation in South and Southeast Asia membership, 1963 (20 members): Pakistan Philippines Thailand United Kingdom United States Bhutan Burma Cambodia Canada Ceylon India Japan Korea Laos Malaysia COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION IN AFRICA (CCTA) Secretary General: Vacant. Nationality: Term of office: Indefinite. Origin and development: Established in 1950 by the governments then responsible for administration in the area (the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Portugal, and South Africa), the CCTA was the subject of an international agreement signed in London, January 18, 1954. African membership increased as the various territories achieved independence and 25 African states, plus the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, are now members. The European members have been relegated to associate membership or have left the organization. In 1958, CCTA established the Foundation for Mutual Assistance to serve as the operating arm of the organization. The CCTA is advised by an independent body of scientists, the Scientific Council for Africa. The newly formed Organization of African Unity (OAU) will absorb the CCTA as one of its Commissions but no decisions have been made with respect to organizational or functional details. Initial year of U.S. participation: 1962. Current authority for U.S. participation: Chapter 3, sections 301 and 302, Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Purpose of organization: The purpose of the CCTA is to assist in the economic development of Africa by (1) encouraging and assisting in matters affecting technical cooperation between the member governments; (2) recommending to member governments measures for achieving such 34-772 O 647 cooperation; (3) convening technical conferences as agreed by member governments; (4) insuring regular exchanges of information through the organizations placed under its aegis; and (5) promoting joint action in the fields chosen by member governments. U.S. contributions: Regional projects are financed by voluntary contributions from the members and external sources. During fiscal 1962, the United States contributed a total of $1,500,000 in support of three such regional activities. Contributions to five projects in FY 1963 amounted to $290,000. Governing body: Representatives of the member governments meet at least once a year and the recommendations and conclusions are submitted to the member governments for implementation. Commission for Technical Cooperation in Africa membership, 1962 (26 members): Administration: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). Origin and development: The Indus Basin Development Fund Agreement, as amended, was negotiated by the IBRD to finance the settlement of a dispute between Pakistan and India over diversion of the waters of the Indus River Basin. Initial date of U.S. participation: The Indus Waters Treaty, containing the terms of settlement, was signed by the President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister of India on September 19, 1960. The Indus Basin Development Fund Agreement was signed at the same time by the Governments of Australia, Canada, West Germany, New Zealand, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and the United States and by the IBRD. Ratifications of the Indus Waters Treaty were exchanged on January 12, 1961, at which time the agreement came into force. In early 1962 it became clear that funds provided under the original Indus Basin Development Fund Agreement would not be sufficient to cover costs of planned works and the World Bank began consultation with Pakistan for a revision of the Agreement. The resulting Amendment, which became effective April 6, 1964, provided that Indus Fund members increase their foreign exchange contributions to the Fund by the equivalent of $315 million in order to meet increased costs of the works. Current authority for U.S. participation: Chapter 3, Section 303 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Purpose of the Agreement: To implement the plan developed by the IBRD for the effective sharing by Pakistan and India of the waters of the Indus River system, in accordance with the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty. In addition to the construction of a system of works which will serve to replace the water supplies for irrigation canals in Pakistan previously supplied from waters now assigned to India under the treaty, the plan also provides water storage areas and hydroelectric installations. The cessful conclusion of the agreement, after nearly a decade of negotiations, removed one of the principal disputes between India and Pakistan which arose from the partition of India in 1947. U.S. contribution: The Indus Basin Development Fund Agreement, as amended, provides for for contributions by donor countries in foreign exchange and Pakistan rupee grants, as well as foreign exchange loans. It is provided in the Indus Basin Agreement that the total in grants and loans will be $1,210 million, of which the United States will provide $651.8 million or about 54 percent. Specific callups against donor countries are made semi-annually by the IBRD. The U.S. government made its initial contribution in Fiscal Year 1961. During Fiscal Year 1963, the United States contributed $24,598,820 in dollar grants and the equivalent of $45,870,242 in Pakistan rupee grants. In addition it provided $21,400,459 in dollar loans. INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF PEACE IN LAOS (ICC), VIENTIANE, LAOS Chairman: Avtar Singh. Term of office: Indefinite appointment beginning May 1961. Origin and development: The International Commission for Supervision and Control in Laos was established in 1954 by the "Geneva Accords." It is composed of representatives from Canada, Poland and India, the latter acting as Chairman. Since the accords as they apply to Laos were well on their way to fulfillment, in July 1958 the Royal Laotian Government requested that the ICC be adjourned, and it departed from Laos at that time. However, in less than a year the military action resumed by the Pathet Lao and full-scale civil war was |