Quick Start Programme

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Quick Start Programme
AbbreviationQSP
Established2006
TypeFund, policy framework
HeadquartersGeneva
Area served
Worldwide
Websitewww.saicm.org/Implementation/QuickStartProgramme

The Quick Start Programme (also known as the QSP) is a fund administered by the United Nations Environment Programme. By virtue of Resolution I/4 of the First Session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management, it has been granted the responsibility to act as the financial arm of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management.[1]

The QSP now has become a fund of approximately US$123.2 million,[2] with an investment portfolio of 184 projects in 108 different countries, including 54 Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Documentation of the 1st ICCM resolutions by UN Sustainable Development" (PDF). Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  2. ^ "Quick Start Programme Contributions presented by SAICM". Retrieved January 8, 2018.