Fee to recover costs to UNDP that are in addition to direct project costs associated with managing the implementation of programmes. The GMS fee encompasses costs incurred in providing general management and oversight functions of the organization as a whole.  These costs are incurred in support of its activities, projects & programmes, and services provided, that cannot be traced unequivocally to specific activities, project or programmes.  Furthermore, these costs are incurred throughout and at all levels of the organization. Effective collection of cost recovery income is a major component of overall compliance with UNDP’s cost recovery policy. Furthermore, it ensures that the right capacities to manage the non-core resources are sustainably funded. The process starts with the proper negotiation of each donor agreement to reflect the correct cost recovery rate (see POPP Cost Recovery from Other Resources - General Management Support (GMS) and continues with the appropriate project set up and the GMS fee to enable UNDP to collect the cost recovery income accurately, transparently, in a timely manner, and in full adherence to the terms stipulated in the donor agreement.