The main topics discussed were: Interim financial reports, Comparative data analysis for setting up the travel unit within the ReSPA Campus; Control model of ReSPA - Update of Staff and Financial Regulation; Draft Proposal of ReSPA Budget 2017 and National envelope for 2017; Concept for partnering, fundraising and business development and Donor Funds – New EC Grant - planned activities July - December 2016, and follow up actions.  The Budget Committee Members acknowledged ReSPA Interim financial reports and recommended Governing Board to acknowledge.  In addition, the Members recommended that the amount for Country Contributions should remain the same and paid on time.