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This document analyzes the OAS scale of quotas, focusing on the transition period's impact on contributions. It delves into changes in the quota system, including the ceiling and floor quotas, with a proposed revision approach for the future.
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OAS Scale of Quotas Analysis of working document presented by the Delegation of Mexico
Six “tiers” or “quota blocks” (Cuba not included)
Impact on current methodology • Change in quota of largest contributor (“ceiling” quota) • Change in minimum quota (“floor”) • Overall rate of change exceeds 25% in most cases, but not on a year-to-year basis during the transition period. • Transition period spans three periods • Next scheduled revision of quota scale due in 2017 for 2018-2020 • Alternative: • Advance revision of quota scale using latest economic data and, • Calculate the transition scale based on new percentages and, • Defer next revision of quota scale until after the transition period has run its course (in 2021 for period 2022-2024) • Tiers may have to be revised after the application of economic indicators