The readiness programme implementation (progress report) provides an overview of the state of play and progress made on the readiness and preparatory support programme since the tenth meeting of the Board. It covers information on the readiness proposals received and approved and the expected results in all five activity areas of the programme. It provides details on some of the proposals received, a summary of key activities and an update on the status of implementation. Furthermore, the report covers lessons learned from the implementation of the programme and outlines the workplan for 2016, as well as expected disbursements.