able to conform, and in sufficient measure, to the priority set for the General Programmes. It was also unclear what would happen if the implementation of new durable solutions through Special Programmes placed further demands on donors' resources. A/AC.96/SR.450 page 10 50. Such uncertainties were the main problem to be resolved in respect of UNHCR's funding mechanisms. In that regard, it was essential to ensure that the level at which UNHCR had beeii authorized to commit funds corresponded to the level of donors' contributions to the General Programmes. In other words, the crisis must not be perpetuated by allowing a new deficit to occur. The undertaking made by the Executive Committee was both moral and collective. That was its weakness, but it could also be its strength. 51. His country's contributions for 1990, as already indicated to the High Commissioner, would be of the same order as for 1988, at between SwF 20 million and SwF 22 million, placing it among the major donors. Switzerland would certainly consider providing additional contributions towards the end of the year, but those would be limited. Thus, it would not be able to make the same extraordinary effort as in December 1989, when it had increased its contributions for that year by nearly 50 per cent to SwF 32 million. Nevertheless, his Government would be in a position to increase the non-earmarked portion of its contribution from SwF 8 million to SwF 8.5 million. With regard to specially earmarked contributions, it was in permanent contact with programme ftmding services with a view to conforming to the priorities indicated by UNHCR. It was also endeavouring to reserve the food aid it allocated to UNHCR to specific needs that were difficult to meet. 52. Mr. STRUYE de SWIELANDE (Belgium) said that his Government fully 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing funding mechanisms and financial contributions for humanitarian aid, specifically refugee assistance. The mention of donors' resources, funding mechanisms, and earmarked contributions suggests a focus on financial support for a specific cause.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief