The joint IPU-UNICEF Handbook on Child Participation in Parliament was launched at the meeting. Ms Kirsi Madi, Deputy Regional Director for Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, UNICEF made a brief presentation to the Council. The Council also received a presentation of the IPU publication Gender-Sensitive Parliaments: A Global Review of Good Practice. Ms K Kubayi made an input during the agenda item on the financial situation of the IPU. She indicated that the proposed budget is being considered during the time of member countries that are faced with many challenges i.e. unstable economic conditions and climate change. She further acknowledged that these financial constraints will impact on the ability of the IPU to deliver on its mandate as spelled out by the IPU Strategic Plan 2012 - 2017.