PBB - Translation of documents is reduced, no more free conference, as well as saving electricity with the restriction of the heating and cooling of air and the closure of some escalators and a decorative waterfall.
He spoke a day after Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent a letter to all heads of departments, offices, and a political mission special to let them know about the severity of the financial problems of such.
In the letter, Gutierrez said that the austerity measures will begin on Monday (14/10) and will affect the working conditions and operating until further notice.
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The budget of the organization amounted to US$ 2,87 billion for next year will include the remaining balance of US$ 1.3 billion that is still owed this year.
U.S. president Donald Trump, who often underestimate the performance of the united nations and complain about the amount of money that must be paid by the United States, expressed no sympathy with the budget crisis that engulfed the institution.