Consultative Process on Migration took place in August 2016 on the same subject, organized by the League of Arab States, UNHCR and IOM. Sub-regional consultations took place in Tunisia and Amman, with a view to establishing a region-wide network of local and regional civil society actors. The objective of the network is to strengthen advocacy on displacement issues, build national non-governmental response capacities and share lessons learned on an array of issues, including emergency response and protection. The International Humanitarian City, in Dubai, in collaboration with UNHCR, will host an annual Emergency Management Training workshop for humanitarian partners in the region. The first training will be held in November 2016. UNHCR also continues to strengthen strategic partnerships in the region with the private sector, local and regional media outlets, and academic institutions. This has a positive impact on UNHCR’s ability to mobilize public support and inform public debates in the region. The UNHCR Advisory Council for the Middle East and North Africa, set up to increase the Office’s engagement with the private sector, held its first meeting in March 2016. Leading Arabic-language regional media outlets have shown a growing inclination towards comprehensive partnerships with UNHCR, including through capacity-building activities, pro-bono placement of advertisements and direct engagement with senior media correspondents. C. Financial information The initial projected financial needs for 2017, based on an assessment of needs and priorities, are $2.170 billion. This amounts to over $125 million more than the initial 2016 budget of $2.045 billion approved by the Executive Committee, and $80 million more than the current revised 2016 budget of $2.09 billion as of end-August 2016. The current revised 2016 budget figure reflects both increases resulting from the new Yemen Supplementary Budget, and decreases in the regional Syria situation response, the 3RP, following a mid-year review. As of 31 August 2016, contributions for the Middle East and North Africa region amounted to $1,081 billion, or 52 per cent of the overall requirements of $2.09 billion. 5