The committee proceeded to a briefing and discussion on the implementation of the IPU resolution on "parliamentary oversight of state policies on foreign aid" adopted at the 118th IPU Assembly in Cape Town. The committee also looked at the IPU's involvement with the Development Cooperation Forum established by the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The guest speakers were Mr F de Donnea, MP (Belgium), Mr N Seth, Director, Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination, United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs and Mr W Krafchik, Director, International Budget Partnership Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (United States of America).