The structure and role of the so-called PRO-committees are outlined in the Economic Commission for Europe
recommendation No. 4. These organizations, often of a public legal nature, usually receive direct and/or indirect
funding from the public sector. These committees were created mainly in Europe, some also in Asia. The “PRO”
in their title stands for “pr ocedures” and embodies their objectives (Economic Commission for Eur ope, 2013).