This document updates the progress made on the review of the initial proposal approval process, which follows decision B.11/11. The decision mandates the review of the proposal approval process based on the experience gathered from the review of the first batch of proposals submitted for the consideration of the Board.

Through this progress report, the Board is updated on the status of the seven sub items listed in decision B.11/11, paragraph (j), inputs received from Board members as well as the inputs and guidance of the ad hoc working group overseeing this work as indicated in paragraph (k) of the same decision.