The Executive Secretary briefed the Committee about the actions taken by ECA in response to the World Summit Outcome , in particular the background as well as rationale for the reform initiatives launched recently . The Committee was informed that ECA has been closely involved in a number of UN-wide initiatives as a follow-up to the World Summit Outcome , including preparations for a review of mandates ; review of programmes and priorities by UN economic and social entities coordinated by the Executive Committee of Economic and Social Affairs ( EC-ESA ) ; and the Secretary-General 's proposals on management reforms .