A/RES/53/213 Page 6 Gross Net (United States dollars) Less: Reduction in the appropriation for 1998 (4 340 700) (2 835 700) Unencumbered balance as of 31 December 1997 (6 716 000) (4 365 400) 64 203 900 61 330 800 Contributions assessed on Member States in accordance with the scale of assessments applicable to the regular budget of the United Nations for the year 1999 32 101 950 30 665 400 Contributions assessed on Member States in accordance with the scale of assessments applicable to peacekeeping operations for the year 1999 32 101 950 30 665 400 Balance to be assessed for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1999 Of which: