A/HRC/28/24 the cheque) to facilitate effective follow-up to the official recording procedure and preparation of reports of the Secretary-General. V. Recommendations 17. The Special Fund established by the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is the only functional fund established by an international human rights treaty. It is increasingly affirming itself as a model for engagement between the United Nations, State parties, national preventive mechanisms and civil society in the prevention of torture. 18. The minimum amount required on an annual basis to guarantee a functioning Fund able to support an average of 20 projects per year, with a reasonable level of funding per project (for example, $35,000), is approximately $1.4 million. 19. Significantly more contributions are required to sustain and consolidate the Fund as a viable tool in the torture prevention system of the United Nations. Governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and other private or public entities are strongly encouraged to contribute to the Special Fund. 6