UN chief proposes a $3.3 billion budget for 2027, 1.2% below this year
Oct. 13, 2026 — UN Secretary-General António Guterres proposed a $3.3 billion programme budget for 2027, $40.8 million or 1.2% below this year, to the General Assembly's budget committee, UN News reported. The Secretariat has absorbed a cut of 3,116 regular budget posts, he said, and efficiency gains alone will not end the UN's liquidity crisis without timely payment of dues.
The wall: Member states' responses to the proposal were not included.
Tier: Reported (based on UN News' account of the Secretary-General's statement)
Sources
- UN News, 'Need for UN has never been greater,' UN chief says, proposing slimmer $3.3 billion budget for 2027 (Oct. 13, 2026)
- UN press release SG/SM/23331 (Oct. 13, 2026)
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