Information on the Cost-Variation Index for 2004

This document provides information on the cost-variation index on the basis of currently available data. The document is in line with the new method approved in December 2000 for calculating the Personnel budget cost-variation index (updated Staff Rules and Regulations 10th edition) and that approved in June 1996 for calculating the Materials budget cost-variation index. The Finance Committee is invited to take note of this information. The final document will be submitted in November or December.