UN Human Rights Treaties

REPORT
OF THE
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL for the year 1981
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OFFICIAL RECORDS: THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION SUPPLEMENT No. 3 (A/36/3/Rev.1)
UNITED NATIONS
New York, 1982
 
NOTE
Symbols of United Nations documents are composed of capital letters combined with figures. Mention of such a symbol indicates a reference to a United Nations document.
 
[Original: English 18 March 1982
CONTENTS
Page V
ABBREVIATIONS        VI
EDITORIAL NOTE         VII
FOREWORD    
Chapter   1    Matters calling for action by the General Assembly or brought to its
attention    ..........................................
II.   General discussion of international economic and social policy, in
cluding regional and sectoral developments        11
III.    Regional co-operation    ........        22
IV.    Examination of long-term trends in economic development         23
V.    Unified approach to development analysis and planning        24
VI.    Transport and Communications Decade in Africa         25
VII.    Statistical questions         26
VIII.    Population questions         27
IX.    Transnational corporations    
X.    Transport of dangerous goods    
XI.    Cartography         31
XII.    Food problems         33
XIII.    Science and technology          33
XIV.    Trade and development     
XV.    Industrial development co-operation    
XVI    International co-operation on the environment    
XVII.    International co-operation in the field of human settlements           36
XVIII.    Natural resources         39
XIX.    Social development questions    ..............................
XX.    Activities for the advancement of women: United Nations Decade tor
Women: Equality, Development and Peace    .....................     42
XXI    Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination     44
XXII.    Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ...     45
XXIII.    Human rights questions          46
XXIV.    Narcotic drugs             .....................
XXV.    Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social
and Cultural Rights    ..............................................         53
XXVI.    International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights         54
XXVII.    Measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights and
dignity of all migrant workers    ...........................     55
XXVIII.    International co-operation and co-ordination within the   United
Nations system: draft programme budget for 1982-1983          56
XXIX.   Operational activities    ............................................
XXX    Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence
to Colonial Countries and Peoples and assistance to the oppressed
people of South Africa and their national liberation movement by the
specialized agencies and the international institutions associated with
the United Nations          61
XXXI    Implementation of the medium-term and long-term recovery and re
habilitation programme in the Sudano-Sahelian region         62
XXXII.    Special economic, humanitarian and disaster relief assistance        63
XXXIII.    United Nations University        67
XXXIV.    Non-governmental organizations          68
XXXV.    Calendar of conferences for 1982-1983          70
XXXVI.    Elections            71
XXXVII.    Organizational matters           73
Annexes
I.    Agenda for the organizational session for 1981, and the first, second
and resumed second regular sessions of 1981         79
 
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Chapter II.   Composition of the Council and its subsidiary and related bodies       80
III     Calendar of conferences and meetings for 1982 and 1983 ïïïïïïïïï      88
IV"    Intergovernmental organizations designated by the council under
'    rule 79 for participation in the deliberations of the Council on questions within the scope of their activities      
 
ABBREVIATIONS
ACC    Administrative Committee on Co-ordination
ASEAN    Association of South East Asian Nations
CMEA    Council for Mutual Economic Assistance
CPC    Committee for Programme and Co-ordination
ECA    Economic Commission for Africa
ECDC    Economic co-operation among developing countries
ECE    Economic Commission for Europe
EC LA    Economic Commission for Latin America
ECWA    Economic Commission for Western Asia
EEC    European Economic Community
ESCAP    Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
FAO    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
GATT    General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
IAEA    International Atomic Energy Agency
IBRD    International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICAO    International Civil Aviation Organization
IDA    International Development Association
IFAD    International Fund for Agricultural Development
1FC    International Finance Corporation
ILO    International Labour Organization
IMCO    Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization
IMF    International Monetary Fund
ITU    International Telecommunication Union
OAU    Organization of African Unity
ODA    Official development assistance
OECD    Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPEC    Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
SDR    Special drawing right
TCDC    Technical co-operation among developing countries
UNCDF    United Nations Capital Development Fund
UNCTAD    United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNDP    United Nations Development Programme
UNEP    United Nations Environment Programme
UNESCO    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNFPA    United Nations Fund for Population Activities
UNHCR    United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
UNICEF    United Nations Children's Fund
UNIDO    United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNU    United Nations University
UPU    Universal Postal Union
WFC    World Food Council
WFP    World Food Programme
WHO    World Health Organization
WIPO    World Intellectual Property Organization
WMO    World Meteorological Organization
 
EDITORIAL NOTE
 
I his report covers the work of the Council at its organizational session for 1981 and its first, second and resumed second .regular sessions of 1981.
The report contains a reportorial summary of procedural steps and records of voting, and of the actions taken by the Council under each agenda item and, in cases where an item was referred to a sessional committee. a report of the committee concerned. It also contains, in chapter II. a summary of the general discussion on international economic and social policy including regional and sectoral developments.
SUMMARY RECORDS    AND OFFICIAL RECORDS
The summary records of the meetings of the Council will be issued in Official Records of the Economic and Social Council. 1981. Plenary Meetings. The summary records of the meetings of the First (Economic) Com-mittee are contained in documents E/I981/C.1/ SR 1-18, those of the meetings of the Second (Social) Committee in documents E/I981/C.2/SR.I-I9, those of the meetings of the Third (Programme and Coordination) Committee in documents E/198I/C.3/ SR. 1-17 and those of the meetings of the Sessional Working Group on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights are contained in documents E/I981/WG.1/ SR.1-19.
The resolutions and decisions of the Council and the reports of its commissions and standing committees are issued as supplements to the Official Records of the Council. The list of the supplements to the Official Records. 1981, is given below:
    Symbol
I        Resolutions and decisions adopted during      E/1981/81 the organizational session for 1981 and the lust regular session of 1981
 

1A     Resolutions and decisions adopted during    E/1981/811
the second regular session of 1981    Add.1
1B    Resolutions and decisions adopted during    E'1981/81;
the  resumed second  regular session of    Add.2
1981
2    Report of the Statistical Commission on its    E/ 1981/12
twenty-first session
3    Report of the Population Commission on its      F./I98I/13
twenty-first session
4    Report   of the   Commission on   Narcotic      E/1981/24
Drugs on its twenty-ninth session
5    Report of the Commission on Human Rights     E/1981/25
on its thirty-seventh session    and Corr.1
and Add.1
6       Report of the Commission for Social Development      E/1981/26 on its twenty-seventh session
7    Report of the Committee for Development      E/1981/27
Planning on its seventeenth session
8    Report of the Executive Board of the United      E/1981/48
Nations Children's Fund
9    Report of the Commission on Transnational      E/1981/49
Corporations on its seventh session    and Add.1
10    Report of the Committee on Natural Re-     E/1981/50
sources on its seventh session
11    Report of the Governing Council of the      E/I981/61/
United Nations Development Programme    Rev.1
on its twenty-eighth session
12    Report of the Economic and Social Com-     E/1981/52
mission for Asia and the Pacific
13    Report of (he Economic Commission for     E/1981/53
Europe
14    Report of the Economic Commission for Africa
      E/1981/54
15    Report of the Economic Commission for     E/1981/55
Western Asia
16    Report of the Economic Commission for     E/1981/56
Latin America
 
FOREWORD
Over the past weeks we have had a most outstanding and wide-ranging discussion of world economic conditions and the state of international economic cooperation. Our discussion benefited from extremely valuable contributions and assessments by the Secretary-General, the Director-General for Development and International Economic Co-operation, and also by the heads of the specialized agencies, programmes and organs of the United Nations system. In my view, it was a remarkable discussion which did credit to the role of the Council in assessing the world economy, although it found practically no echo in the world press. I was struck by an overwhelming con-vergence of preoccupations and by deep differences, even divergent points of view, regarding the causes of the present situation.
In brief, the world economy is in a worsening crisis at a time when political tensions are high and increasing. This is very serious and dangerous, and there is little prospect for effective solution on the basis of present trends and policies. However, the opportunity for concerted global action is before us. It begs for our attention and commitment, but it may also slip away. If the latter happens. I fear it will mean continued economic stagnation, widespread resentment and increasing violence on domestic and international levels. In our interdependent world, global responses and solutions are imperative.
In the light of the gravity of the situation, I feel it my duty to set out the main conclusions of our discussion and, on my responsibility as President of the Council, to put them before the world community.
These are my conclusions.
The deplorable state of the world economy is marked by elements which are causing untold suffering, anxiety and tensions in many parts of the world.
First, world economic growth has been appallingly low. All parts of the world economy are sharing in a global malaise. Economic growth in the developed market economies has been stagnating. The economic growth of the centrally planned economies has also declined. Demographic growth has reduced the effects of economic growth in many developing countries. The situation has even worsened in many of them, owing to increased unemployment, huge balance-of-payments deficits, hunger and starvation. The per capita real income of the developing countries which import energy fell in 1980. 1981 will be another year of decline, and the prospects for the medium term are discouraging. On the basis of present trends and policies, we must expect a significant increase in the number of people in absolute poverty.
Second, in addition to the sizeable endemic unemployment in the developing countries, the economic stagnation of the developed market economies has caused the unemployment of 20 million people at the end of 1980, a figure which has been rising since.
Third, as a consequence, the growth of the volume of world trade fell to 2 per cent in 1980. Here too. no improvement is expected for 1981 and only slow growth is anticipated thereafter, especially for countries which export largely primary commodities. The export earnings of these countries have dwindled, while their import bills have increased. Equally affected are those countries whose strategies for growth are based on rapidly expanding exports of manufactures. Fierce competition is in the offing for slowly growing markets, and increased protectionist pressures are growing.
Fourth, international payments have become dangerously unbalanced, seriously affecting especially the energy-importing developing countries. To a large extent, the additional finance to cover these expanded deficits has come from new private borrowing at increasing rates of interest. The debt burden of the developing countries, which is already at a staggering level, is thus being further increased. The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund stressed that one of the most alarming elements in the world economic outlook was the magnitude of the unmet financing needs of the non-oil developing countries.
Fifth, inflation continues at high levels. In many countries there is no sign of improvement. The major industrial market economies are fighting inflation mainly by tight monetary and fiscal policies. They consider that development assistance cannot be adequately increased during a period of budgetary stringency. The effects of high interest rates on the cost of servicing external debt must be borne until the anti-inflationary measures are effective. However. these measures have so far shown little prospect for effectiveness. As a result, the developing countries are suffering heavily on account of the modalities of this anti-inflation fight, and at the same time they continue to suffer severely from imported inflation.
Sixth, there are worrisome trends in substantially increased military expenditures at a time when the new International Development Strategy calls for urgent disarmament measures in order to release substantial resources for economic and social development, particularly in the developing countries. As the Secretary-General illustrated, if only 5 per cent of this year's expenditure on armaments were applied to official development assistance, the target set in the International Development Strategy would be met.
All these developments have a dangerous common ingredient: they can easily lead to a breaking up of international co-operation, to short-sighted, narrow. retrenched national and group policies at the precise moment when imaginative, concerted, dynamic and courageous global policies are most needed to lift us out of the crisis.
In this context, we should certainly not overlook recent undertakings and achievements in international co-operation, of which the following are illustrative:
First, the adoption by the General Assembly at its thirty-fifth session of the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade, although the consensus on the Strategy is replete with qualifications and reservations which raise serious uncertainty as to its effective implementation. In any case, such implementation is contingent on the outcome of the global negotiations supported by political will. Yet the Strategy provides a framework for both national and international action to accelerate world economic devel-opment.
Second, the recently agreed increases in financial resources for the International Monetary Fund, although with the current outlook further substantial resource increases will be needed. Preparations for these are already under discussion in the International Monetary Fund.
Third, the members of the Council have noted with appreciation the Caracas Programme of Action recently agreed upon at the high-level conference on economic co-operation among developing countries. Even though this co-operation is not a substitute for improved North-South action, it is a part of global economic relations which are now growing in significance.
Fourth, the possibilities of alleviating the world energy crisis through the development of new forms of energy will be examined at the United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy in Nairobi in August 1981.
Fifth, a major effort has been undertaken to face the particularly acute problem of the least developed countries. This will be the subject of the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries to be held in Paris in September 1981.
Sixth, the General Assembly took the initiative at its thirty-fourth session to launch global negotiations covering the broadest range ever of world economic problems and potentialities for global co-operation.
Seventh, the General Assembly will make another attempt at disarmament at a special session of the Assembly in 1982.
However noteworthy these efforts may be, they are clearly not sufficient. We must convince the international community that the world's economic problemsósome of which I have tried to outlineó must be addressed collectively. To this extent, I am happy to record that the United Nations system has already elaborated far-reaching and well-conceived proposals for action concerning every sector of the world economy from agriculture to industry, from science and technology to energy, from human development to natural resources, to mention only a few. No stone has been left unturned in the search for solutions to our pressing economic and social problems. The ï United Nations system offers great opportunities for concerted international action in the face of the present crisis. The world's economic problems have reached such a magnitude as to be the object of several summit meetings during the months to come. It is to be fervently hoped that these meetings will give vigorous impetus to the process of international co-operation for development and, in particular, to the global negotiations. The news which reached the Council during the last days of its session from the Ottawa meeting was a source of hope with respect to the progress for global negotiations.
We do not delude ourselves that global negotiations will be easy; there are real differences of interest as well as of opinion and perception. Real progress will undoubtedly require some short-run concessions on all sides, but they hold out the promise of much larger long-run gains. We must reach international agreement to overcome our global economic malaise and achieve an equitable and workable economic order.
Therefore, I appeal to all Governments on your behalf, especially those with substantial influence in the world economy, to give the political impetus necessary to overcome the present crisis and to take us forward on the road to better standards of living for all, as provided for in the United Nations Charter. It cannot be repeated enough that, in our deeply interdependent world, global crises and ills cannot be cured by national and group remedies alone. They call for truly international and global action for which the United Nations and us system of global agencies were founded in an act of bold statesmanship. That same statesmanship must be applied to concrete action, to implementation and to a generous, enlightened political will on the part of all nations of this planet. Only the union of all can bring the well-being of all.
Paul J. F. LUSAKA President of the Economic and Social Council Geneva, July 1981
 
Chapter I
MATTERS CALLING FOR ACTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR BROUGHT TO ITS ATTENTION
 
At its organizational session for 1981 and at the first and second regular sessions of 1981, the Council adopted resolutions and decisions which call for action by the General Assembly or which should be brought to its attention. The resolutions and decisions are summarized below.
GENERAL DISCUSSION ON INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL POLICY, INCLUDING REGIONAL AND SECTORAL DEVELOPMENTS1
Resolution calling for action by the General Assembly
Interrelationships between resources, environment, people and development
By resolution 1981/51, the Council, after referring to General Assembly resolution 35/74, took note of the relevant report of the Secretary-General; welcomed the statement by the Director-General for Development and International Economic Co-operation on the subject; urgently requested the Director-General to finalize the proposals for the system-wide programme of work on these interrelationships and to submit them to Governments at an early stage so as to facilitate the full consideration of the programme of work by the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session and to enable the Assembly to take the appropriate decisions for its implementation; and welcomed the establishment of the general trust fund for the purpose of facilitating the implementation of the system-wide programme of work pursuant to Assembly resolution 35/74.
Resolutions brought to the attention of the General Assembly
Role of the public sector in promoting the economic development of developing countries
By resolution 1981/45, the Council, after referring inter alia to General Assembly resolution 34/137 and to the relevant section of the annex to Assembly resolution 35/56, and bearing in mind that every State has the sovereign and inalienable right to choose its economic and social system in accordance with the will of its people without outside interference, took note of the progress report of the Secretary-General on the topic: recommended that the report should be transmitted to the General Assembly, together with the Secretary-General's comprehensive report called for by Assembly resolution 34/137; decided to discuss that comprehensive report at its second regular session of 1983; reaffirmed   its   resolution   1978/60;   requested   the
1 For a summary of the debate in the Council in connexion with this item, see chap. II below.

Secretary-General to accord high priority to the studies and reports on the topic; and recognized the important role of the International Centre for Public Enterprises in Developing Countries in promoting cooperation among developing countries in this field.
Implementation by the United Nations system of the international Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decide
By resolution 1981/64, after referring to General Assembly resolutions 3201 (S-VI), 3202 (S-VI), 3362 (S-VII), 3281 (XXIX) and 35/56, to statements made in the course of the general debate during the session, to the World Economic Survey, 1980-1981 and to relevant reports, the Council reiterated the need to strengthen international economic co-operation for development within the multilateral framework of the United Nations system, in which the General Assembly has the central role; called upon all United Nations organizations and bodies to apply the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade as a policy framework for their programmes of work and medium-term plans; urged ACC to continue its efforts to assess the world economic situation and prospects in the context of the Strategy and of the Declaration and Programme of Action on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order; requested the Secretary-General to continue to bring to the attention of the Council and of the Assembly the results of these system-wide assessments; requested the Committee for Development Planning to carry out future work in relation to the implementation of the Strategy, as envisaged in chapter V of its report on its seventeenth session; and recommended that the Assembly should keep the im-plementation of the resolution under review.
Revitalization of the Economic and Social Council
By resolution 1981/84, the Council, confirming its resolution 1622 (LI) and bearing in mind General Assembly resolution 32/197 and the consultations proceeding under Assembly decision 35/439, decided to accord primary importance to the subject; requested the President of the Council to hold the consultations he deems most appropriate, including consultations with the President of the Assembly, in the light of the opinions expressed at the Council's second regular session of 1981, and to report to the Council at the resumption of that session; decided to convey, in the light of the President's report and of discussions at that resumed session, its views to the Assembly at its thirty-sixth session; and requested Governments to co-operate fully with the Council's President in his consultations and to give the matter priority attention at a senior policy level.
 
REGIONAL   CO-OPIRAIION
Resolutions and decision calling for action by the General Assembly
Expansion of the conference facilities of the Economic Commission for Africa at Addis Ababa By resolution 1981/65, the Council, after recalling that ECA was established at Addis Ababa in 1958. and after noting inter alia that the present conference facilities at the Commission's headquarters may be insufficient to meet the needs of the large number of African States that have become members of the Commission since its establishment in 1958 and the growing number of international, intergovernmental and regional organizations participating in confer-ences, requested the General Assembly to entrust the Secretary-General, within existing resources, with a study on the adequacy of conference facilities at the headquarters of ECA to meet the demands thereon as a result of the enlarged membership and increased activities and to report, through the Commission and through the Council at its second regular session of 1982. to the General Assembly at its thirty-seventh session.
Regional co-operation
By resolution 1981/66. being conscious of the desirability of decentralizing administrative and management responsibilities to the regional commissions as part of the transfer to them of substantive activities, and being aware that the regional commissions for Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Western Asia adopted, at their plenary sessions in 1981. resolutions relating to General Assembly resolutions 32/197 and 33/202 and Assembly decision 35/440, the Council, inter alia, recommended that the General Assembly, in considering the report of the Secretary-General referred to in decision 35/440 and the resolutions adopted by the regional commissions pursuant to that decision, should request all intergovernmental organizations and the Secretariat bodies concerned to intensify and expedite the decentralization of economic and social activities to the regional commissions within the overall context of Assembly resolution 32/ 197: and requested the General Assembly accordingly to consider accelerating the redeployment of staff and financial resources to the regional commissions, commensurate with the substantive activities being transferred to them.
Economic Commission for Africa: Regional institutes
for population studies
By decision 1981/189. the Council decided to endorse the new statutes of the Regional Institute for Population Studies and the Institute de formation et de recherchÈ demographiques annexed to resolution 426 (XVI) of the Conference of Ministers of the Economic Commission for Africa, and to recommend that the General Assembly should approve the statutes at its thirty-sixth session.
2 For a reportorial summary of the deliberations of the Council in connection with this item, see chap. Ill below.

Decision brought to the attention of the General AssemblyóMembership in the regional commissions
By decision 1981/188, the Council, noting that Zimbabwe has become a full member of ECA and noting also that ESCAP and ECLA have, respectively, admitted Guam and the Netherlands Antilles to associate membership, decided to amend the terms of reference of the commissions concerned accordingly.
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS DECADE IN AFRICA3
Resolutions calling for action by the General Assembly
Transport and Communications Decade in Africa
By resolution 1981/67, the Council, after recalling General Assembly resolution 35/108, inter alia, called upon States members of OAU to intensify efforts in exploring possible sources of finance to execute projects adopted for the Transport and Communications Decade in Africa and recommended that the General Assembly should give further consideration to measures that would enable ECA to carry out its role in initiating and accomplishing the preparation of the programme for the second phase of that Decade.
Particular problems facing Zaire with regard to transport, transit and access to foreign markets
By resolution 1981/68, the Council, after recalling General Assembly resolutions 32/160 and 34/193, inter alia, recommended that the Secretary-General and the General Assembly should give strong support to efforts by the appropriate organs of the United Nations to provide the necessary technical assistance as soon as possible so that the studies on the particular problems facing Zaire with regard to transport, transit and access to foreign markets can be undertaken and completed without delay and requested the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions to consider urgently the question of financing the studies requested by Assembly resolutions 34/193 and 35/59 and to report to the Assembly at its thirty-sixth session.
POPULATION QUESTIONS4
Decision brought to the attention of the General Assembly
Report of the Secretary-General on the world population situation in 1981
By decision 1981/128 the Council took note of the report of the Secretary-General on the world population situation in 1981 and decided to transmit it to the General Assembly.
3 See chap. VI below.
4 See chap. VIII below.
TRANSPORT OF DANGIROES GOODS5
Resolution and decision brought to the attention of the General Assembly
Work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
By resolution 1981/3 the Council, inter alia, took note with satisfaction of the work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; took note of the recommendations in the Committee's report on its eleventh session respecting the listing, classification, packaging and transport of additional products; took note of the Committee's recommendation to postpone further consideration of the question of a multi-modal world-wide convention on the transport of dangerous goods; requested the Secretary-General to publish the revised recom-mendations prepared by the Committee of Experts (with the amendments set forth in the Committee's reports on its tenth and eleventh sessions) as soon as possible, without financial implications for the programme budget for 1980-1981, as decided by the General Assembly at its thirty-fourth session, and to circulate the recommendations as soon as possible to the Governments of Member States, the specialized agencies, IAEA and other international organizations concerned; invited these Governments, agencies and organizations to transmit comments on the recommendations to the Secretary-General: and urged these Governments and organizations to take account of the Committee's recommendations when developing national and international codes and regulations.
Publication of the revised recommendations of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
By decision 1981/111 the Council invited the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions to examine urgently the question of the earliest possible publication of the revised recommendations of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION6
Resolution calling for action by the General Assembly
Industrial development co-operation
By resolution 1981/75, after recalling General Assembly resolutions 3201 (S-VI), 3202 (S-VI), 3281 (XXIX), 3362 (S-VII), 34/98, 35/56 and 35/66, Council resolution 1980/61, the Lima Declaration and Plan of Action on Industrial Development Co-operation and the New Delhi Declaration and Plan of Action on Industrialization of Developing Countries and International Co-operation for their Industrial Development, the Council, inter alia, urged all States, in particular the developed countries, to contribute or raise their contributions to UNIDO: thanked the 114 States which have signed the new Constitution of UNIDO and the 46 States which have ratified it and urged all
5 See chap. X below.
6 See chap. XV below.
Member Stales which have not yet done so to sign and ratify it before the end of the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly; declared the Industrial Develop-ment Decade for Africa to be one of the most important programmes of UNIDO and requested the Assembly to allocate adequate financial resources as from the next biennium to assist the rapid industrialization of Africa; recommended that the General Assembly. at its thirty-sixth session, should ensure adequate resources for priority activities on the basis of the consensus reflected in paragraphs 134-140 of the report of the Permanent Committee of the Industrial Development Board on the work of its fifteenth session, bearing in mind that the provision of adequate resources is particularly necessary in support of priority areas of UNIDO; and invited the Secretary-General to make every effort to increase the share of UNIDO of the cost of the Programme of Senior Industrial Development Field Advisers, as recommended by the Governing Council of UNDP at its twenty-eighth session.
INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT7
Resolution calling for action by the General Assembly
International co-operation on the environment
By a resolution 1981/73. after referring to General Assembly resolutions 35/56 and 35/74, the Council, inter alia, invited the General Assembly to give favourable consideration to the draft resolution on a session of a special character of the Governing Council of UNEP in 1982, proposed in decision 9/2 of the Governing Council: also requested organs and organizations of the United Nations system to take fully into account the view of ACC that the System-wide Medium-term Environment Programme should be seen not only as a document of use to the Governing Council of UNEP. but also, to the extent relevant to their particular mandates, as a document of basic interest to their governing bodies; appeals to all Governments to increase substantially their contributions to the Environment Fund and to make, before the end of 1981. form pledges of contributions to the Fund for the years 1982-1983. taking into account decision 9/23 of the Governing Council of UNEP as adopted: and reiterated its appeal to Governments that have not yet contributed to the Environment Fund to do so before the end of 1981 and to those Governments contributing amounts below their means to increase their contributions for the period 1982-1983.
Resolution brought to the attention of the General Assembly
implementation in the Sudano-Sahelian region of the Plan of Action to Combat Desertification
By resolution 1981/72. the Council, after referring to its own and the General Assembly's relevant resolutions, to decision 9/22 of the Governing Council of UNEP and decision 81/4 of the Governing Council of UNDP, noted with appreciation the report of the Gov-
7 See chap. XVI below.

erning Council of UNKP on the implementation in the Sudano-Sahelian region of the Plan of Action to Combat Desertification and transmitted that report to the General Assembly for consideration; expressed satisfaction at the progress made by the United Nations Sudano-Sahelian Office in assisting the countries of the region to implement the Plan of Action; expressed its gratitude to the Governments and organizations that have contributed to the implementation of the Plan of Action in the region; urged all Governments and organizations concerned to intensify their assistance to the countries of the region; and requested the Governing Council of UNEP to continue to report annually on the implementation of the Plan of Action in the Sudano-Sahelian region.
INTERNATIONAL   CO-OOPERAIION IN   THE   FAILED) OF HUMAN SETILEMENTS
Resolution calling for action by the General Assembly
Human settlements
By resolution 1981/69, after recalling General Assembly resolutions 32/162, 34/116, 3201 (S-VI), 3202 (S-VI), 3281 (XXIX) and 3362 (S-VII), and Council resolution 1980/47, the Council, inter alia, took note of the report of the Commission on Human Settlements on its fourth session and decided to transmit it to the General Assembly for consideration and decision at its thirty-sixth session; recommended to the General Assembly for consideration and decision those resolutions and decisions adopted by the Commission at its fourth session which require action by the Assembly: recommended also to the Assembly the year 1987 as an appropriate year for the holding of an international year of Shelter for the Homeless, provided that the arrangements necessary for its financing have been made, which should in principle be based on voluntary contributions: and further recommended that the As-sembly at its thirty-sixth session should request the Secretary-General to prepare a report on the financial and organizational implications of holding an international year of shelter for the homeless in 1987, to be submitted through the Commission on Human Settlements at its fifth session to the Council at its second regular session of 1982.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS"
Resolutions calling for action by the General Assembly
Draft declaration on social and legal principles relating to adoption and foster placement of children nationally and internationally
By resolution 1981/18, after recalling its resolution 1979/28, bearing in mind the report of the Secretary-General on views of Member States on the text of the draft declaration on social and legal principles relating to adoption and foster placement of children nationally and internationally, and convinced that the adoption of the draft declaration will promote the well-being of children with special needs, the Council requested the
8See chap. XVII below.
9 See chap. XIX below.

General Assembly to consider the draft declaration at its thirty-sixth session so that the further action proposed in Council resolution 1979 28 may proceed.
Draft Code of Medical Ethics
By resolution 1981 27, the Council, after referring to General Assembly resolution 35/179 and to resolution 11 of the Sixth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, and convinced that the adoption of a code of medical ethics constitutes an important step in the progressive setting of international standards within the field of human rights, recommended that the General Assembly should take measures to finalize the draft Code of Medical Ethics at its thirty-sixth session.
Resolutions and decision brought to the attention of the General Assembly
Youth in the contemporary world
By resolution 1981/16, after referring to its resolution 1979/16 and to General Assembly resolutions 2037 (XX), 35/126 and 35/139, the Council, inter alia, took note with appreciation of the relevant report prepared by the Secretary-General for the Commission for Social Development; and requested the Secretary-General to bring that report to the attention of the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session.
World Assembly on Aging
By resolution 1981/23, after referring to General Assembly resolutions 33/52 and 35/129, the Council, inter alia, called upon Member States, specialized agencies, regional commissions and non-governmental organi-zations to participate fully in the preparatory work for the World Assembly: appealed to Member States to consider making contributions to the voluntary fund for the World Assembly: requested the Secretary-General to take all necessary measures to ensure that the Advisory Committee for the World Assembly shall meet twice in 1981: and requested the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its thirty-eighth session, through the Council and the Commission for Social Development, on further actions to implement the recommendations adopted at the World Assembly on Aging.
Social aspects of the development activities of the United Nations
By resolution 1981/24, after referring to its resolutions 1979/45 and 1980/27, to General Assembly resolutions 32/197 and 35/56 (in particular paragraphs 39, 42 and 162 to 168). to Assembly decision 35/439 and to Assembly resolution 2542 (XXIV), the Council, inter alia, took note of the report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Social Aspects of the Development Activities of the United Nations: endorsed the Ad Hoc-Working Group's view of economic and social development in the context of a unified approach to development: took note of the Working Group's recommendations regarding relevant legislative mandates of the United Nations system and recommended that the General Assembly should consider taking appropriate co-ordinated measures at both the interregional and intersectoral levels to ensure an integrated approach to development in its work; endorsed the Ad Hoc Working Group's view that the United Nations system must continue efforts to evolve a better conceptual framework for an integrated approach to developmental problems; and requested the Secretary-General to take the administrative measures necessary to implement the approach described in the resolution and to report to the Council at its second regular session of 1981 on its implementation.
Report of the Secretary-General on national experience in promoting the co-operative movement
By decision 1981/124, the Council took note of the Secretary-General's report on national experience in promoting the co-operative movement and decided to transmit it to the General Assembly.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN; UNITED NATIONS DECADE FOR WOMEN: EQUALITY, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE10
Resolutions brought to the attention of the General Assembly
Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Half of the United Nations Decade for Women
By resolution 1981/12, after referring to General Assembly resolutions 35/78 and 35/136, the Council, inter alia, reaffirmed the importance of the Programme of Action for the Second Half of the United Nations Decade for Women and stressed the need for its urgent and full implementation at the international, regional and national levels: invited the specialized agencies. regional commissions and other United Nations organizations concerned to inform the Council at its first regular session of 1982 of the follow-up action taken by them with a view to integrating their activities into the global effort to implement the Programme of Action: and requested the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session a report containing concrete proposals and specific measures to ensure urgent and full implementation of the Programme of Action.
International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
By resolution 1981/13, after referring to General Assembly resolutions 31/135 and 35/134, the Council, inter alia, expressed its satisfaction at the conclusion of the agreement between the Government of the Dominican Republic and the United Nations concerning the installation at Santo Domingo of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women; welcomed the appointment of the Director of the Institute: called upon all Member States to contribute or increase their contributions to the United Nations Trust Fund for the Institute: and requested the Secretary-General to report to the Council at its first regular session in 1982 on the organization, programme and activities of the Institute.
10 See chap. XX below.
DECADE FOR ACTION TO COMBAT RACISM AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION11
Resolution calling for action by the General Assembly
Implementation of the Programme for the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination
By resolution 1981/30, the Council recommended to the General Assembly the adoption of a draft resolution concerning the implementation of the Programme for the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination.
REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES12
Decision brought to the attention of the General Assembly
Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
By decision 1981/186 the Council decided to transmit, without debate, the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session.
HUMAN RIGHTS QUESTIONS13
Resolutions calling for action by the General Assembly
Draft Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination based on Religion or Belief
By resolution 1981/36, the Council, after referring to General Assembly resolution 3267 (XXIX), recommended that the Assembly should consider the draft Declaration (the text of which is annexed to the Council resolution) with a view to adopting and proclaiming it at its thirty-sixth session as the United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination based on Religion or Belief.
United Nations voluntary fund for victims of torture
By resolution 1981/39, the Council, after taking note of resolution 35 (XXXVII) of the Commission on Human Rights, recommended to the General Assembly the adoption of a draft resolution concerning a United Nations voluntary fund for victims of torture and requested the Secretary-General to submit to the Assembly at its thirty-sixth session specific proposals for the management of the fund.
Resolution and decisions brought to the attention of the General Assembly
Combating the traffic in persons and the exploitation of the prostitution of others
By resolution 1981/40. after referring to its resolution 1980/4, to resolution 1 (XXVII) of the Commission
11See chap. XXI below.
12 See chap. XXII below.
13See chap. XXIII below.

on the Status of Women and to resolution 43 of the World Conference of the United Nations Decade for Women, and considering that the traffic in persons and the exploitation of the prostitution of others constitute a violation of human rights, the Council requested the Secretary-General to undertake an inquiry among the Governments of Member States and the international organizations concerned on the subject and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its thirty-seventh session so that joint measures can be envisaged to put an end to that form of slavery.
Violations of human rights in .southern Africa: report of the Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts
By decision 1981/136 the Council decided to transmit resolution 5 (XXXVII) of the Commission on Human Rights to the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Special Committee against Apartheid.
Report of the Secretary-General on measures to be taken against Nazi, Fascist and neo-Fascist activities and all other forms of totalitarian ideologies and practices based on racial intolerance, hatred and terror
By decision 1981/157 the Council decided to transmit the Secretary-General's report on this subject to the General Assembly.
NARCOTIC DRUGS14
Resolutions and decision brought to the attention of the General Assembly
Promotion of understanding of the problems of drug abuse by the general public
By resolution 1981/9, after referring to article 38, paragraph 3, of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. 1961. as amended by the Protocol of 1972, and article 20, paragraph 3, of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and to General Assembly resolution 35/195. and expressing deep concern about the spread of drug abuse, the Council, inter alia, requested Governments to ensure that full and accurate information concerning the harmful effects of drug abuse is available to all who may be able to assist in preventing drug abuse, especially among young people: urged Governments to take all possible action to stop the publication of material tending directly or indirectly to encourage or increase drug abuse: and requested the Secretary-General to transmit the reso-lution to the Governments and organizations concerned for their consideration and appropriate action.
Special session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
By resolution 1981/10, the Council, aware of the need for the Commission on Narcotic Drugs to examine specific topics related to the social and human problems of drug abuse in greater detail than is possible in the course of its biennial sessions, decided that the Commission should hold a special session of five days* duration in 1982 at a time when it will not overlap with other meetings.
14 See chap. XXIV below.
 
Strategy and policies for drug control
By decision 1981/113 the Council decided .to transmit to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session resolution 1 (XXIX) of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, and the annex thereto, together with the comments made thereon at the Council's first regular session of 1981.
INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION AND CO-ORDINATION WITHIN THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM15
Resolutions calling for action by the General Assembly
World Communications Year: development of communications infrastructures By resolution 1981/60. the Council, recognizing the importance of a communications infrastructure in economic and social development, referring to General Assembly resolutions 32/160 and 35/109 and to Council resolution 1980/69, convinced that a World Communications Year would provide the opportunity for all countries to undertake an in-depth review and analysis of their policies on the development of communications and to stimulate the accelerated development of communications infrastructures, having taken into account the guidelines for future international years and having considered the relevant report of the Secretary-General and the comments thereon by the Administrative Council of ITU. proposed that 1983 should be the World Communications Year: recommends that the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session should proclaim 1983 as the World Communications Year: Development of Communications Infrastructures: invited the Secretary-General of ITU to continue the preparation and the mobilization of resources for the Year, and to co-operate closely with the competent organizations and agencies in the United Nations system (especially UNESCO and UPU) in order to avoid overlapping and duplication: and invited Governments to continue to participate actively and to contribute to the programme of activities of the Year.
Global Strategy for Health for All by the Year 2000
By resolution 1981/61, the Council, referring to General Assembly resolution 34/58, and having considered the Global Strategy for Health and the progress report thereon by the Director-General of WHO, commended to the attention of the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session the full text of the Global Strategy and recommended to the Assembly the adoption of a draft resolution.
Decisions brought to the attention of the Genera' Assembly
Exchange of information on banned hazardous chemicals and unsafe pharmaceutical products
By decision 1981/177, the Council took note of the report of the Secretary-General on the exchange of information on banned hazardous chemicals and unsafe pharmaceutical products and transmitted it to the
15 See chap. XXVIII below.

General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session, taking into account the views expressed by delegations on this question at the Council's second regular session of 1981.
International efforts to meet humanitarian needs in emergency situations
By decision 1981/178, the Council took note of the documents before it on this topic and decided to transmit the draft resolution entitled "International efforts to meet humanitarian needs in emergency situations" together with the documents in question to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session: and invited the Secretary-General to provide the Assembly at that session with additional information and/or suggestions regarding co-ordination of international efforts to meet humanitarian needs in emergency situations, with a view to developing those views expressed by delegations during the Council's second regular session of 1981 in the Third (Programme and Co-ordination) Committee which were reflective of consensus.
Report of the Committee for Programme and Coordination
By decision 1981/180, the Council took note of the report of CPC on the work of its twenty-first session, endorsed the Committee's conclusions and recommendations, taking fully into account the reservations and comments for modifications made thereon by members of the Committee and by members of the Council, and decided to transmit the report to the General Assembly for consideration at its thirty-sixth session.
OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES16
Resolutions brought to the attention of the General Assembly
High-level Committee on the Review of Technical Co-operation among developing countries
By resolution 1981/58, the Council, recalling the Buenos Aires Plan of Action for Promoting and Implementing Technical Co-operation among Developing Countries and Genera! Assembly resolution 33/134, by which the Assembly endorsed the recommendations contained in the Plan of Action, commended to the attention of the General Assembly the report of the High-Level Committee on the Review of Technical Co-operation among Developing Countries and the decisions contained therein.
Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme
By resolution 1981/59, the Council, recognizing that UNDP is making an important contribution to the ac-celerated development of developing countries, and having considered the report of the Governing Council of UNDP on its twenty-eighth session, urged all Governments to renew their efforts to provide UNDP with the resources necessary for a sound financial basis
16 See chap. XXIX below.

needed to carry out the Programmes planned activities for the third programming cycle 1982-1986; reaffirmed the central funding and co-ordinating role of UNDP in the field of technical co-operation within the United Nations system in conformity with the consensus of 1970 and relevant General Assembly resolutions: recommended that the intergovernmental bodies concerned should fully take into account the need to preserve this role in the consideration of new funding arrangements for technical co-operation activities: requested all international organizations participating in the United Nations development system to strengthen their mutual co-operation, particularly to enable the resident co-ordinator to act as the central co-ordinating authority on behalf of the system at the field level: and commended to the attention of the General Assembly that the United Nations Capital Development Fund should be authorized to meet the administrative and programme support costs pertaining to its activities from its own resources.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECLARATION ON THE GRANTING OF INDEPENDENCE TO COLONIAL COUNTRIES AND PEOPLES, AND ASSISTANCE TO THE OPPRESSED PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA AND THEIR NATIONAL LIBERATION MOVEMENT BY THE SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNITED NATIONS17
Resolution and decision brought to the attention of the General Assembly
Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, and assistance to the oppressed people of South Africa and their national liberation movement by the specialized agencies and the international institutions associated with the United Nations
By resolution 1981/54, having considered the relevant reports of the Secretary-General and the President of the Council, heard a statement by the Chairman of the Special Committee dealing with the issue and referred to other developments related to the subject, the Council, inter alia, took note of the relevant reports of the President of the Council and endorsed the observations and suggestions contained therein: reaffirmed that the recognition by United Nations organs of the legitimacy of the struggle of colonial peoples to exercise their rights entailed, as a corollary, the extension by the United Nations system of organizations of all the necessary moral and material assistance to the peoples of the colonial territories and their national liberation movements; expressed its appre-ciation to those organizations of the United Nations system which had co-operated with the United Nations and OAU in the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and other relevant resolutions: urged all such organizations to accelerate the full implementation of those resolutions: requested them to do everything possible, in consultation with OAU and the United Nations Council for Namibia, to render increased assistance to the Nationhood Programme for Namibia: requested them, in accordance with relevant
17 See chap. XXX below.
resolutions, to withhold any assistance to the Government of South Africa until it ended its illegal occupation of Namibia; requested them also, in accordance with relevant resolutions, to intensify their support for the oppressed people of South Africa and to mobilize world opinion against apartheid; expressed its appreciation to the Governments and the organizations concerned for their pledges of contributions made at the International Conference on Assistance to Refugees in Africa and invited further contributions for this purpose: noted with satisfaction the arrangements made by several United Nations institutions to enable representatives of national liberation movements to participate as observers in their proceedings and called upon other international institutions to follow that example without delay; recommended that all Governments should intensify their efforts within organizations of the United Nations system to ensure full implementation of the Declaration and other relevant resolutions: urged such organizations which had not already done so to include in the agenda of their governing bodies a separate  item on  the  progress made  in  their  implementation of the Declaration and other relevant resolutions: further urged the executive heads of the organizations within the United Nations system to formulate, with the active co-operation of OAU, concrete proposals for the full implementation of the relevant United Nations decisions and to submit those proposals to their governing and legislative organs as a matter of priority: drew the attention of the Special Committee to the resolution and the discussions on the subject in the Council: requested the President of the Council to continue consultations on the subject with the Chairmen of the Special Committees concerned and to report thereon to the Council: requested the Secretary-General to follow the implementation of the resolution and to report thereon to the Council at its second regular session of 1982: and decided to keep these questions under continuous review.
Assistance to the Palestinian people
By decision 1981/171, the Council took note of the report of the Secretary-General on assistance to the Palestinian people and transmitted it to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session.
SPECIAL ECONOMIC   HUMANIIAR1AN   AND   DISASTER RELIFE   ASSISTANCE18
Resolution calling for action by the General Assembly
Assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Kenya
By resolution 1981/48 the Council recommended the adoption of a draft resolution by the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session.
Resolutions brought to the attention of the General Assembly
Humanitarian assistance to refugees in Djibouti
By resolution 1981/4, the Council, after hearing a statement by the Joint Co-ordinator for Special Eco-
18 Sec chap. XXXII below.

nomie Assistance Programmes on the needs of the refugees in Djibouti and taking note of the Secretary-General's report on humanitarian assistance to these refugees no which was annexed the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on the same subject), and recalling its resolutions 1980/11 and 1980 44 and Genera! Assembly resolution 35/182. inter alia, endorsed these reports of the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner; took note with appreciation  of the  oral   report  of the  Joint Coordinator: requested the High Commissioner to continue to ensure that adequate assistance programmes are organized for the refugees; appealed to all Member States   United Nations organs, specialized agencies and   governmental   and   non-governmental   organizations to continue their support for the Government of Djibouti to provide for the needs of the refugees and the people affected by the devastating floods in that country: requested the Secretary-General, in collaboration with the High Commissioner, to review the refugee situation in Djibouti and to submit an updated report, with an assessment of the needs of the people affected by the floods, to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session: and decided to consider at its second regular session of 1981. and to bring to the attention of the Assembly at its thirty-sixth session, the progress achieved in the implementation of the resolution.
Situation of refugees in the Sudan
By resolution 1981/5. the Council took note of the report (and its annex) of the Secretary-General on the situation of refugees in the Sudan describing the steps taken to implement Genera! Assembly resolution 35181 and containing the findings of the sectoral follow-up missions that had been completed by then. and requested the Secretary-General, in co-operation with the agencies concerned, to arrange for the completion of all technical follow-up missions and to report to it at its second regular session of 1981 and to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session.
Assistance to refugees in Somalia
By resolution 1981/31. after referring to General Assembly resolutions 34/61 and 35/180 and to Council resolutions 1980/9 and 1980/53. taking note of the report of the United Nations review mission (January 1981) on the situation of refugees in Somalia, and noting the Secretary-General's appeal of March 1981 for urgent international assistance to help the Government of Somalia to provide the necessary care and attention to the refugees, the Council endorsed the Secretary-General's appeal and commended him for taking steps to promote continued and concerted international action to assist the Government of Somalia to provide relief aid for the refugees: expressed deep appreciation for the prompt and generous response by various Member States, international organizations and voluntary agencies: expressed appreciation also for the efforts made by UNHCR. UNICEF. WFP WHO and other international organizations to provide humanitarian assistance: took note of the findings and recommendations of the United Nations review mission: took note with appreciation of the measures being taken by the Government of Somalia to provide food. shelter and other services to the refugees; requested the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner to continue to mobilize humanitarian assistance for the relief and rehabilitation of the refugees: urged Member States, UNDP, the World Bank and intergovernmental and financial institutions to assist Somalia in strengthening its social and economic infrastructure; requested UNHCR to arrange for all pertinent changes and developments in the refugee situation in Somalia since January 1981 to be brought to the attention of the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session; and further requested the Secretary-General, in cooperation with the High Commissioner to submit to the Council, at its first regular session of 1982, an updated report on the condition and needs of the refugees.
Assistance to displaced persons in Ethiopia
By resolution 1981/32, the Council, recalling General Assembly resolution 35/183, having heard a statement by the Commissioner for Relief and Rehabilitation of Ethiopia on the situation of millions of displaced persons in his country and the oral report of the representative of the Secretary-General on assistance to these persons and noting with regret that the response to the Secretary-General's appeal for assistance to those displaced persons has been inadequate, took note of the report of the representative of the Secretary-General: reaffirmed its appeal and that of the Secretary-General to Member States, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and voluntary agencies to assist the Government of Ethiopia in its efforts to provide relief to the displaced persons in that country: noted the assistance provided through the Office of UNHCR; appealed once more to all Member States, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, specialized agencies, other organizations of the United Nations system and voluntary agencies to provide prompt and generous assistance to the displaced persons in Ethiopia on the basis of the recommendations of the interagency mission to Ethiopia: requested the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner to continue to mobilize humanitarian assistance for displaced persons and voluntary returnees: and further requested the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session and to the Council at its first regular session of 1982 on progress achieved in the implementation of the resolution.
Assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Ethiopia
By resolution 1981/33, the Council took note of the oral report of the Secretary-General, presented by the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator on assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Ethiopia: requested the Co-ordinator, the Administrator of UNDP, FAO. WFP, UN1CEF and other United Nations organizations and specialized agencies to continue and intensify their assistance to Ethiopia in its relief and rehabilitation efforts: appealed to the Governments of Member States and to intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and all voluntary agencies to continue and increase their assistance to the Government of Ethiopia for relief, rehabilitation and recovery of the drought-stricken areas; and decided to keep the matter under review.

Inclusion of Guinea-Bissau in the list of the least developed countries
By resolution 1981 34, the Council, after recalling General Assembly resolution 35/106 and taking note of chapter IV of the report of the Committee for Development Planning on its seventeenth session and of statements made in this regard, decided to add Guinea-Bissau to the list of the least developed countries.
International assistance for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of Dominica
By resolution 1981/49, the Council, after referring to General Assembly resolutions 34/19, and 35/102, bearing in mind the oral report made on behalf of the Secretary-General, on assistance to Dominica and concerned at the continuing gravity of the economic situation in that country, expressed its appreciation for the assistance provided to Dominica by various States and regional and international organizations; urged Governments of Member States and international organizations to continue to provide assistance to Dominica: and requested the Secretary-General to keep the Council and the Assembly informed of the results achieved in the implementation of the resolution.
CALENDAR OF- CONFERENCES FOR 1982-198319
Decision calling for action by the General Assembly
Calendar of conferences and meetings
By decision 1981/192, the Council decided inter alia to request the General Assembly to consider at its thirty-sixth session the feasibility of altering the dates of the sessions of the Governing Council of UNDP so that its reports may be submitted in good time to the Economic and Social Council at its second regular session of 1982 and 1983.
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS20
Resolution calling for action by the General Assembly
Control and limitation of documentation
By resolution 1981/83, after referring to its resolution 1979/1, 1979/41 and 1979/69, which it reaffirmed, and to General Assembly resolutions 33/56 and 34/50, expressing deep concern about the increase in the total volume of documentation requested and about serious delays in the submission and circulation of documents. aware that the control and limitation of documents are closely linked to a rationalization of the calendar of conferences and meetings of bodies in the economic and social field, the reaffirming that the bodies concerned should keep their requests for documents to the minimum compatible with the efficient conduct of their work and within the limits of available resources, the Council inter alia expressed deep regret at the extent to which its work at the second regular session of 1981
19 See chap. XXXV below.
20 See chap. XXXVII below.

was impeded by the late arrival or non-availability of documents: decided to carry out, at its organizational session for 1982. a thorough review of its agenda and programme of work, with a view to rationalizing them, as well as a review of the documentation requested under existing legislative authority; requested the Secretary-General to submit, together with the draft basic programme of work for 1982-1983. proposals for the consideration of some items on a biennial or triennial basis and suggestions for ensuring a better distribution of some items between the General Assembly and the Council; instructed its subsidiary bodies to streamline their agenda and programmes of work, to reduce requests for documents and to take strictly into account the guidelines laid down by the Council and the Assembly; reaffirmed for a further two-year period the provisions of subparagraph (b)) of its resolution 1979/69, as amended by its decision 1980 133. concerning the discontinuance of summary records for certain subsidiary bodies: decided to consider, at its organizational session for 1982, the possibility of discontinuing for an experimental period of two years, the provision of summary records of its sessional committees; requested the Secretary-General to ensure that documents are effectively disseminated to the Council and its subsidiary bodies on time and simultaneously in all the working languages, and to inform the Bureau of the Council, eight weeks before the beginning of each regular session of the state of preparedness of documents for that session; recommended that at its thirty-sixth session the Assembly should give. priority to the consideration of the overall problem of documentation in the United Nations and should entrust to the Committee on Conferences the question of a review of the calendar of conferences and meetings for the next biennium. with particular reference to the economic and social fields; and invited the Secretary-General to submit to the Assembly and to the Committee on Conferences appropriate recommendations on the problem of documentation, with particular reference to the economic and social fields.
Decision brought to the intention of the General Assembly
Inclusion of Arabic unions the official languages of the Economic and Social Council
By decision 1981/135 the Council agreed to pursue all necessary arrangements to respond fully to the request in General Assembly resolution 35/219 A concerning the inclusion of Arabic among the official languages not later than 1 January 1983: requested the Secretary-General to prepare a report for submission to the Assembly at its thirty-sixth session concerning all the practical implications of the Assembly's request: and agreed to finalize the arrangements at its first regular session of 1982 in the light of the Assembly's consideration of the Secretary-General's report.
 
Chapter II
GENERAL DISCUSSION OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL POLICY, INCLUDING REGIONAL AND SECTORAL DEVELOPMENTS
 
1.    In connexion with item 3 of the agenda for the second regular session of 1981. the Council held a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of the world economy and the opportunities for enhanced international economic co-operation. The Council also took action with respect to proposals or reports relating to the implementation by the United Nations system of the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade: interrelationships between resources, environment, people and development: an international centre for public-accounting and auditing: the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries: a second Intergovernmental Conference on Strategies and Policies for Informatics: international co-operation in tax matters; the format and periodicity of future reports on land reform and rural development: and the role of the public sector in promoting the economic development of developing countries. It also considered the question of the revitalization of the Council.
2.    The general discussion in the Council dealt with the disquieting recent trends in the world economy, as well as with fundamental determinants of economic and social progress throughout the world, particularly the development of the developing countries. A major theme in the debate related to perceived tendencies of some countries to seek their own solutions to domestic and international economic difficulties, whereas concerted efforts were seen to hold out the prospect of superior solutions. In the face of increased military expenditure, a significant concern was the preservation of world peace. The hope was widely expressed that the various forthcoming international conferences and meetings would provide a new momentum to the process of international economic co-operation and thereby impart a new dynamism to the world economy. Particular topics receiving special attention in the debate included the international monetary and financial system, the international trading system, energy. food and the special difficulties and needs of the least developed countries.
3.    As background material for the general discussion. the Council had before it the World Economic Survey, 1980-1981,21 the report of the Committee for Development Planning on its seventeenth session the annual overview report of the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination for 1980/81, chapters II and III (E/1981/37 and Corr.1), the report of the ACC Task Force on Long-term Development Objectives on its eighth session (E/I98I/7I). and the reports of the Secretary-General on interrelationships between re-
21 United Nations publication Sales No. E.81.2
22 Official Records of the Economic and Social Council  1981. Supplement No. 7 (E/1981/27).
sources, environment, people and development (El 1981-65) on measures to meet the critical situation in the least developed countries (E/1981/92). on the role of the public sector in promoting the economic development of the developing countries (E/I981/66). on the proposal for the establishment of an international centre for public accounting and auditing (E/1981/67). on the desirability and feasibility of establishing a direct tax co-operation council (E/I98I/74). and on the results of the 1980 International Symposium on the Mobilization of Personal Savings in Developing Countries (A/36/239). The Council also had before it the report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on land reform and rural development (E 1981-73). and summaries dealing with recent economic developments in the ECE region (El 1981-69). economic and social conditions in Asia and the Pacific. 1980 (E/I98I/72). economic and social conditions in Africa. 1979-1980 (E/1981/76). the economic situation in Latin America, 1980 (E/I981/77), and economic and social developments in the ECWA region, 1980 (E/1981/78). In addition, the Council drew upon several reports and studies by the United Nations Secretariat and the governing bodies of specialized agencies.23 The Council also received statements on economic and social conditions in the world and in particular regions, submitted by various nongovernmental organizations in consultative status with the Council.
Opening statements
4.    Declaring the session open (E/1981/SR.20), the President reviewed the 36-year history of the Council. noting its contributions to establishing statistical data for developing countries and on a regional and global basis, including population information. The Council had also drawn attention to the problems of the developing countries and initiated international technical assistance programmes. It had facilitated the creation of 32 new agencies and programmes, including its Commission on Human Rights. It had also initiated all the world conferences and the international years held since 1970.
5.    The President stated that the Council, one of the principal organs of the United Nations, was considered to be in a state of crisis. As a result of the Councils limited membership, the developing countries had sought to assert their legitimate aspirations in universal bodies such as the General Assembly, and Governments with important new proposals put them for-
23 A detailed list of the documentation appears in the annotations to the provisional agenda for the Council's second regular session of 1981 (E/1981/100).
 
ward in universal organs. Major problems, such as inflation, recession and unemployment, were no longer debated thoroughly. The world economic strategy was formulated elsewhere; lacking political will, the Council was said to be a body in search of a role. Thus, the question of the role and restructuring of the Council could not be ignored, particularly with respect to the expansion of the Council's membership. The President hoped that members of the Council would keep that issue in the forefront of their minds, for the sake of the hundreds of millions of the world's needy.
6.    The Secretary-General, in his address to the Council (E/I9807SR.20), endorsed the President's remarks regarding the Council's status and hoped that the Council would look deeper into the matter, with a view to making appropriate recommendations to the General Assembly. He assured the Council of his full support in such efforts.
7.    Reviewing world economic performance in 1980 and recent years, the Secretary-General observed that a low level of performance was still widespread, affecting countries in all regions and at all stages of development. Prospects for the remainder of 1981 were not encouraging, and neither was the outlook for the coming years, if current policies were continued. The expansion of world trade and industrial activity had slowed markedly, payments imbalances had increased, unemployment and under-employment continued to worsen, and there had not yet been an appreciable reduction in the high levels of inflation.
8.    For the developing countries, the situation was seen to be particularly disturbing, especially for the energy-importing developing countries. As a result of adverse international price changes, along with slow output growth, the latter countries' per capita real income had declined in 1980 and was expected to fall again in 1981. In this context, lowered World Bank growth estimates were projecting a rise in the number of persons living in absolute poverty to over 800 million by 1990óan obviously unacceptable situation.
9.    Increasing poverty and stagnation were also sources of social tension, which could lead to both internal and external conflicts, thus threatening world peace and stability. Member States were giving greater attention to the purely political dimension of international problems: the Secretary-General considered that the strengthening of economic co-operation and the reform of certain mechanisms and institutions were no less important.

10.    What was happening instead, however, was a weakening of the spirit of co-operation and an erosion of the system of multilateral co-operation as more and more countries resorted to unilateral measures. Those countries tended to shift the burden of economic adjustment to others, and. if the other countries retaliated, the result might be that eventually all countries would be in a worse state.
11.    The Secretary-General acknowledged the difficult task of the major industrial countries. Their economies had lost their dynamism, a great variety of special interests were competing for the existing resources and Governments were finding it increasingly difficult to allocate enough resources to meet pressing social and economic needs. In this situation, the absence of consensus delayed action to counter inflation and caused over-reliance on such instruments as monetary policy.
12.    The Secretary-General observed that military expenditure was absorbing more and more resources without, in the final analysis, making the world more secure. Nearly $500 billion was to be allocated to armaments in 1981, whereas development assistance marked time. He noted that an increase in official development assistance equivalent to only 5 per cent of that figure would be sufficient to reach the target set in the International Development Strategy.
13.    Aside from notable recent progress in multilateral financing of balance of payments through the In-ternational Monetary Fund, the international dialogue had not produced results capable of launching the im-plementation of the International Development Strategy on a sound basis. Only recently, IDA had had to suspend certain operations for the time being. In fact, the eleventh special session of the General Assembly had itself not lived up to expectations.
14.    Nevertheless, the Secretary-General said, the disturbing current trends could be reversed through strengthened international co-operation. He concentrated his remarks on four areas of particular importance: food, energy, finance and trade.
15.    Concerning food, he said that high priority was attached by Member States to solving the growing problem of hunger and malnutrition. A condition for success in that area was the implementation by developing countries of national food strategies. The national efforts should be able to count on international support in the form of food aid. on international food security networks, international trade and increased financial flows for technical assistance and investment.
16.    As regards energy, the Secretary-General said that some progress had been made towards remedying external payments imbalances resulting from changes in the price of fuel, thanks to direct co-operation among petroleum-exporting and petroleum-importing developing countries, but the scope of co-operation had to be expanded. New forms of financing investments in the exploration and development of energy sources, including new and renewable sources, could be productive. The United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy would provide Member States with an opportunity in that area. Likewise, agreement on ways and means of avoiding excessive fluctuations in petroleum prices and supplies would be welcome.
17.    Necessary fundamental changes in production and trade structures required substantially increased overall investment. Both developed and developing countries were trying to increase domestic savings rates, but the latter countries especially needed to supplement domestic resources with financial flows from other countries. Strengthened international cooperation would increase financial resource flows, but a special effort was needed in official development assistance, particularly for the benefit of the least developed countries. He stressed the importance of the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries to be held in Paris in September.
18.    So far as international trade was concerned, the Secretary-General stressed the need to fight protectionism and maintain an open trading system. Developing countries required such an environment to achieve a process of self-reliant development and to effect regular repayment of loans contracted. He added that current efforts should be intensified with a view to concluding as many commodity agreements under the Integrated Programme as possible.
19.    For the purpose of achieving satisfactory solutions, international dialogue and negotiation were necessary, taking into account the interrelatedness of the issues. A comprehensive response would involve all the agents of the world economy, and the dialogue should be conducted within the framework of the United Nations system. He deeply regretted that it was not possible as yet to begin the process of global negotiations. However, he noted with satisfaction the progress achieved through the untiring efforts of the President of the General Assembly. Political decisions were required and the Secretary-General saw opportunities for such decisions at the meetings of heads of State or Government of the major industrialized countries in Ottawa and of some heads of State or Government from the North and the South at Cancun. Mexico.
20.    The search for new responses and institutional reforms at the global level was not a substitute for the national efforts called for in the current situation, according to the Secretary-General. Nor did it conflict with the strengthening of international co-operation at the regional level, among either industrial countries or developing countries. Greater collective self-reliance of the developing countries would also be advantageous to the world economy.
21.    In sum, current tendencies towards fragmentation and dispersal had to be reversed and the temptations of unilateral solutions had to be resisted. All members of the international community had to think and act from a global standpoint. It was for government leaders to have the political vision and resolve required for a concerted response to the current challenges.
General debate
22.    The performance of the world economy was a subject of much concern to all the speakers in the general debate. Many delegations referred to its performance in 1980 which, as reported in the World Economic Survey. 1980-1981, had been characterized by a significant slowdown in economic growth affecting a wide range of countries, both industrialized and developing. The year had also been characterized by higher rates of inflation in most countries, a marked slackening in the expansion of the volume of world trade, and substantially worse balance-of-payments positions of the large majority of countries. A number of delegations underlined the rising rates of unemployment and the chronic under-employment which prevailed in many countries and which were associated with the world-wide economic stagnation. Most countries also had to contend with a serious deterioration in their terms of trade and with the consequences of higher interest rates for borrowings from the international capital market.
23.    For the developing countries, which certain delegations stressed were the countryís most vulnerable to adverse movements of the world economy. 1980 had indeed been difficult. Data reported by Executive Directors of regional commissions indicated a deterioration of economic performance in the developing regions. A number of delegations gave particulars of the hardships which their countries and their populations had to face as a result of the economic performance in 1980.
24.    The outlook for 1981 was likewise generally described as disquieting. In the opinion of many delegations, citing forecasts in the World Economic Survey, 1980-1981 and other sources, most developing countries could look forward only to continued slow economic growth and a further deterioration in their balance-of-payments position. Those projections were partly attributed to an expected slow growth of exports and a further worsening in the terms of trade of these countries. One delegation noted that, according to data for the first quarter of 1981, the projected adverse changes in the terms of trade of developing countries were already visible.
25.    A number of delegations referred to forecasts by OECD that in developed market economy countries. the number of unemployed might rise to 26 million in 1982. At the same time, according to the Managing Director of IMF inflation in those countries was expected to lessen gradually, though it would probably still remain at unacceptably high levels. The balance-of-payments situation of the industrial countries was expected to show a marked improvement as well. One delegation observed that, although the international liquidity, energy and trade situation was better in mid-1981 than had been forecast, there were as yet no real grounds for assuming continued improvement.
26.    As regards the longer term, a number of delegations put forward pessimistic projections. The representative of the World Bank informed the Council that, since 1980, the Bank had revised downwards its growth scenarios for oil-importing developing countries. It was now expected that more than a billion persons in the developing world would not experience any increase in real income by 1990 and that by the year 2000, 220 million persons would be added to the number of the absolute poor. Several delegations expressed concern that, without adequate development, the outlook, with its implications of social instability, constituted a serious threat to peace.
27.    Many delegations stated that certain major countries had chosen domestic policies for dealing with internal difficulties which did not heed sufficiently the repercussions produced by those policies throughout the world economy. At the same time, caution was voiced concerning possible attempts to deal with external difficulties unilaterally. Many speakers worried about the implications for detente and international peace in general of plans on the part of certain countries to increase their arms spending significantly.
28.    In the opinion of a number of speakers, counter-inflationary policies of some developed market economies had adversely affected other countries. It was noted in the debate that, in consequence of tight monetary and fiscal policies in certain developed market economy countries, growth in those countries had slowed. The result had been a decline in demand for imports in those countries, with the further consequence that the global demand for commodities and manufactures exported by developing countries had weakened and that both the prices and volumes of the latter's exports had suffered a reduction. Furthermore, the high interest rates prevalent in certain de-veloped market economies had raised the debt-servicing costs of borrower countries and provoked an escalation of interest rates in countries having relatively open capital markets. In the opinion of one delegation, high interest rules and slow growth were also responsible for a realignment of exchange rates between national currencies, so that imports priced in United States dollars, such as petroleum, had become yet more expensive in local currency terms.
29.    Concern was expressed by a large number of
delegations about a possible tendency on the part of
developed market economy countries towards dealing
unilaterally with what were really matters of international import. Pressures on the Governments of those
countries to impose protectionist measures had been
gathering strength, and the threat of such measures jeopardized the continuance of a 30-year trend towards
trade liberalization. Many delegations pointed out.
furthermore, that, at a time of governmental budget
stringency, increases in military spending contrasted
sharply with lagging ODA. There also seemed to be,
according to one delegation, some retreat from relative
emphasis on multilateralóas compared with
bilateralóassistance, which revealed a tendency of
donors to view their contributions more through the
prism of their own interest.
30.    Certain delegations expressed the view that
there were some stabilizing factors in the world economy. One example given was the continuous and
planned national economic development of members
of CMEA. Economic co-operation among developing
countries was also seen by one delegation as a factor
tending to stabilize the world economy. A number of
instances of such co-operation were mentioned, in
cluding, inter alia, the market integration schemes of
ASEAN, the South Pacific Forum and South Pacific
Bureau for Economic Co-operation, which promoted
co-operation among numerous small island developing
nations: the action programme for economic co
operation and development recently adopted at the
Third Islamic Summit Conference: the recent completion of a draft treaty on preferential trade for the States
of East Africa and southern Africa now being put into
final form for submission to a summit meeting; the
adoption at the Eleventh Arab Summit Conference in
November 1980 of the Charter of Arab National Economic Action and the Strategy for Joint Arab Economic Action: and the recent strengthening in the
Latin American and Caribbean region of machinery for
the implementation of guarantees of supplies by
petroleum-exporting countries to petroleum-importing
developing countries and the financing granted to the
latter on favourable terms. In addition, during 1980 the
OPEC Special Fund had been converted into a permanent international agency for financial co-operation
and development.
31. A large number of delegations made reference to the recent high-level conference on economic cooperation among developing countries, which had adopted the "Caracas Programme of Action. The Programme was said to be wide-ranging, concrete and action-oriented and to cover questions of money and finance, energy, raw materials, trade, industrialization, food and agriculture, and technology. It was also reported that appropriate administrative support arrangements had been worked out for carrying that Programme into effect. Furthermore, in realizing the Programmes objectives, the countries concerned would continue to draw on the assistance of bodies such as those of the United Nations system, while essentially relying on their own efforts. At the same time, however, many delegations stressed that economic co-operation among developing countries complemented but was not a substitute for the North-South dialogue.
32. While the fact of international economic interdependence was widely acknowledged and emphasized by a cross-section of delegations, concern was expressed by several that the world was being held hostage to the threat of nuclear warfare. One delegation noted that it was impossible to ignore the fact that there were real differences of interest among countries. The vulnerability of developing countries was not unrelated to their historical experience of being the victims of exploitation, including exploitation through unequal international exchange. If real progress was to be achieved, some short-term concessions might have to be made by major countries, in order to ensure long-term gains for all parties. The fear was expressed by some speakers that, instead of a readiness to consider reciprocal concessions, there had been a revived willingness to use force and to perpetuate the old system. One delegation called upon the Council to declare all practices involving recourse to economic pressure to be inadmissible in international relations, specifically citing economic boycotts and economic blockades.
33.    There was general agreement on the need for settling international differences through negotiation and consultation. Certain delegations spoke of the need to take steps to avoid social chaos. A number of delegations called for the establishment of a more just world economic order, for the sake of the solidarity of interests of humanity.
34.    In the opinion of a large number of speakers, both considerations of justice and humanitarian con-siderations required relief of the plight of refugees. A number of recent relief efforts were cited by delegations, including, inter alia, the International Conference on Assistance to Refugees in Africa, the Fund established by the recent Islamic Summit Conference in Taif. Saudi Arabia, for drought-stricken Islamic countries and efforts by Asian countries to provide basic food and shelter for refugees in Asia and the Pacific.
35.    Refugees, it was noted by one delegation, were
persons displaced from their homes by war, revolution. population pressures, natural disasters and just
plain poverty. The observer for the Palestine Liberation Organization stated that 80 per cent of the Palestinian homeland had been occupied by Israel in 1948 and
the rest in 1967 and that 4.5 million Palestinians were
living either under Israeli occupation or in exile. References were also made by some delegations to the
system of apartheid and racism in southern Africa,
against which struggles for liberation were being
waged.
 
36.    It was stated by various delegations that world economic trends were unlikely to improve in the absence of deliberate policies leading to action. At the same time, reliance on a free and open economic system and on the productive energies of individual men and women was seen by certain delegations as one of the mainsprings of development. A number of delegations pointed to the progress resulting from centrally planned economic development and highlighted the role of the public sector in promoting development. One delegate suggested that flexibility was more important than long-term planning. Many delegations spoke of the need to foster world economic growth. Also it was observed that, while free international flows of goods, services and people were to be promoted, one result could be a "brain drain" or reverse transfer of technical skills from developing countries or capital outflows exceeding inflows. Certain delegations suggested that the ways and means by which financial resources and skilled labour flowed out of developing countries merited further study by the Secretariat.
37.    Some speakers pointed out that in many cases the policies at present governing markets for goods and services did not necessarily produce the most desirable results. For example, there was the anomaly of hunger and malnutrition continuing to imperil an important fraction of the populations of developing countries, while at the same time agricultural surpluses were being destroyed in the name of the laws of the market.
38.    A number of delegations considered that economic and social policies should be adjusted so as to bring the operation of the world economy better into line with internationally agreed goals, as expressed in the Declaration and the Programme of Action on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order and the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States. For example, one delegate noted that, in a period of global adjustment, steps should be taken to avoid placing an unfair burden upon the weaker economies.
39.    Hence, many delegations stressed the importance of overcoming the obstacles to initiating the global round of negotiations. Indeed, certain delegations observed that, in effect, the global negotiations would permit and facilitate the implementation of the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade. It was also reported that the European Council had recently affirmed that it was essential to initiate those negotiations. Overall, the expectation was not that the negotiations, once begun, would quickly dispose of the major difficulties. Nevertheless, it was important to make a beginning. With this in view, most speakers in the debate looked forward to positive results from the forthcoming high-level meetings, in particular that of heads of State or Government of certain industrialized countries at Ottawa, the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in September and, finally, the international meeting on co-operation and development at Cancun, Mexico.
40.    The Council, in addition to considering the overall performance and shortcomings of the world economy, discussed a number of topics of particular relevance to the operation and stabilization of the world economy and to the development of the developing countries. These included the international monetary and financial system, the international trading system, energy and food.
41.    In view of the recent large increases in the current account deficits in the balance of payments of most developing countries, and of the continued recognition of the need for large-scale capital transfers over the long run, the state of the international monetary and financial system received considerable attention in the general debate. As the Managing Director of IMF stated, non-oil developing countries taken as a group, despite enormous domestic needs, had already shifted real resources into production for export more rapidly than they had increased the absorption of imports. At the same time, in spite of such adjustments, the deterioration in their terms of trade and the increase in the cost of debt-servicing had reduced their import capacity and raised their need for external fi-nance. The assessment of IMF was that the current account deficits and the balance-of-payments financing needs of the non-oil developing countries would remain relatively high until the mid-1980s. Yet, it was stressed, the requisite finance might not materialize under existing policies. Indeed, the representative of the World Bank stated that, according to the Bank's overall assessment, there was a risk that, if the necessary measures were not taken, the real transfers of resources to the developing countries would by 1990 be below those actually received by them in 1980.
42.    As regards the components of financial resource flows to the developing countries, few encouraging developments were noted. Japan reported that it had set a new medium-term target aimed at doubling, during the five years beginning in 1981, the total ODA flow it had achieved between 1976 and 1980. Italy reported that it had doubled its ODA in 1980. and France stated that it would gradually achieve the ODA target of 0.7 per cent of GNP over the coming years. A number of delegations, however, expressed concern about the effect of donor Governments' budgetary constraints on ODA flows from developed market economy countries. The efforts made by petroleum-exporting developing countries to step up the flow of ODA were recognized, and the assistance efforts of some centrally planned economies were reported upon. In sum. however, great concern was expressed about the total current flow of ODA and about prospects for this flow in the medium term. In addition, certain delegations urged that the limited volume of ODA should become more productive through greater efficiency in the use of such assistance.
43.    So far as the flows of private funds were concerned, certain delegations noted the positive role played by direct foreign investment inflows into developing countries. On the other hand, a number of delegations pointed out that the activities of transnational corporations could be obstacles to development, and for this reason these delegations considered that an effective code of conduct was necessary to govern the operations of the corporations in developing countries. Some speakers noted also that private financial institutions had largely carried out the task of recycling balance-of-payments surpluses to the deficit countries, albeit in an imperfect manner. However, the role of the multilateral institutions acting as financial intermediaries remained a crucial one. Nevertheless, as the representative of the World Bank stated, contributions to the multilateral development banks were not increasing.
44.    The role of IMF in providing balance-of-payments support during periods of adjustment to external difficulties was also emphasized. The Managing Director of the Fund acknowledged that, during the 1970s, the Fund's effectiveness had gradually diminished. As a result, major initiatives had recently been implemented, including a 50 per cent increase in IMF quotas, the establishment of a first borrowing arrangement with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency and the agreement to borrow from 13 industrial countries. In addition, a subsidy account had been established for low-income developing countries and the borrowing limits had been raised very substantially. He added that, in response to the balance-of-payments pressures of 1980, total new IMF loan commitments had reached two to three times the level of previous years.
45.    in the light of current developments, numerous policy proposals were reviewed. A number of delegations reiterated the Secretary-General's point in his address that, if 5 per cent of military spending were transferred to ODA. the United Nations target tor ODA flows would be reached. One delegation referred to its earlier proposal for the conclusion of an agreement among States with major economic and military potential to make a specific reduction in their military budgets in absolute terms and to allocate part of the amount so released for the benefit of the developing countries. The need for adequate financial support of the multilateral institutions was underlined by many speakers: in particular, some delegations cited the need for prompt action to complete the sixth re-plenishment of IDA. Reference was made also to proposals for creating new multilateral financial institutions. while the need for an international oversight of the process of recycling balance-of-payments surpluses through private capital markets was also mentioned by certain delegations. With respect to IMF. a number of delegations spoke in support of proposals of the Intergovernmental Group of 24 on International Monetary Affairs, in particular, those related to enhancing the role of the SDR and linking the issuance of SDRS to development finance.
46. The Director-General of GATT informed the Council that among the protectionist pressures being exerted on the world economy were pressures to adopt trade-policy measures outside the multilateral framework of co-operation, a growing trend towards restrictive sectoral arrangements, a continuing lack of agreement on safeguard measures, and disagreement over trade in agricultural products. Nevertheless, he added. Governments continued to be conscious of the dangers inherent in renewed trade barriers, and he expressed the view that the marked slowdown in the growth of world trade in 1980 reflected reduced global demand, not a general swing to protectionism. Indeed. evidence of commitment to an open trading system was seen, inter alia, in the use being made of the GATT impartial dispute settlement procedures and the efficient and co-operative implementation of the Tokyo Round agreements.
47.    Certain delegations strongly opposed a concept of "graduation" of developing countries from eligibility for the benefit of the generalized system of preferences, and the unilateral application of the concept. Many delegations spoke about the urgent need to resist protectionism. Several delegations considered the forthcoming ministerial meeting of the GATT Contracting Parties as an important opportunity for determinedly resisting protectionist pressures.
48.    The state of implementation of the Integrated Programme for Commodities was reported on by the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. Although there had been a final consensus on the establishment of the Common Fund and although technical work was proceeding relatively well, the ratification process had been slow. UNCTAD had also experienced some difficulties in the negotiation of individual commodity agreements. Agreements had recently been established concerning tin and cocoa, but not all major producers and consumers had become parties thereto. A number of delegations expressed the hope that all interested countries would participate.
49.    As regards other trade matters, it was reported that a new initiative was soon to be considered in the Trade and Development Board concerning aspects of trade between countries with differing economic and social systems. It was noted by one delegation that the international trade in services, including technology, remained costly for the purchaser. The proposed Code of Conduct on the Transfer of Technology had been referred to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session where, the Secretary-General of UNCTAD hoped, it would receive a new impetus. A number of delegations mentioned the as yet unfulfilled hopes for financial support for technical co-operation among developing countries in the framework of the Buenos Aires Plan of Action.

50.    Most delegations addressed themselves in one form or another to the subject of the world production and use of energy. Given the large share accounted for by energy in the imports of many energy importers and in the exports of many energy exporters, changes in energy prices had large effects on those countries' international trade and payments balances. A number of delegations pointed to the unpredictability of international energy prices. Certain delegations recognized a need for safe and adequate investment opportunities for the financial surpluses earned by some energy-exporting countries. As a result, one delegation thought oil-surplus countries would be encouraged to continue exchanging oil for suitable foreign assets and to that end it suggested that oil-importing countries should consider removing any barriers to investment. Another delegation observed that little headway had been made towards achieving a long-term pricing policy for energy resources, a fund for energy resource development; or an understanding on financing energy imports.
51.    In the opinion of several delegations, the international energy situation was interlocked with the situation in other sectors of international trade and finance. One delegation considered that the solution of the energy problem should contribute to the maintenance of world peace as well as to global stability and economic development. Energy would then form one element in the global round of negotiations, according to many delegations.
52.    Several delegations noted that possibilities existed for further energy conservation and improved efficiency in energy use as well as for higher levels of energy production. In this regard, many delegations spoke in support of the proposed energy affiliate of the World Bank. The hope was also expressed by a broad range of delegations that a concrete action programme would result from the United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy.
53.    World food production in 1980, as reported to the Council by the Director-General of FAO, had barely risen above production in 1979, which had itself been a year of slow growth. Grain production thus fell short of consumption for the second consecutive year. The Executive Director of WFC stated that world grain stocks as a proportion of consumption were at the lowest level since 1975 76. In Africa, the situation was said by various speakers to have reached crisis proportions. Certain increases in production forecast by FAO for the current crop season would offer some relief, but prospects remained doubtful for much of the world. According to the delegation of one grain-exporting country, some rebuilding of stocks could be expected in the current year, but there nevertheless remained a real prospect of a major food crisis in the 1980s.
54.    Failing the conclusion of an international wheat agreement comprising satisfactory food security arrangements. FAO had launched in 1979 a Five-Point Plan of Action on World Food Security. Under the plan, a number of countries had established stocking policies, objectives and machinery, while others had yet to take any such steps. Regional reserve stocks had become operational for Slates members of ASEAN. Recently, the Food Aid Convention had been renewed. but the target of 10 million tons had still not been attained. Nor had the pledging target for WFP as was reported by the Acting Executive Director of WFP, and it was still necessary to replenish the International Emergency Food Reserve to the level of 500.000 tons per annum. Certain delegations suggested that a broader range of contributor countries should participate in the efforts to build these reserve stocks. One recent policy innovation which many speakers applauded was the broadening by IMF of its compensatory financing facility to provide assistance to countries in meeting their cereal import needs. Yet. as a number of speakers indicated, further overall progress was needed in the battle against hunger and malnutrition.
55.    As many delegations noted, the only way in
which the food deficit countries could close the gap in
the longer term was to increase domestic production
and to become self-reliant. In this regard, various
speakers described policies being applied in their
countries in order to boost domestic food production.
including appropriate incentives to farmers, measures
to improve the functioning of markets for agricultural
produce, increased public investment in infrastructure
and research, land reform, and the improved provision
of agricultural credit, marketing and training services.
The view was widely expressed that the developing
countries would continue to require external assistance in making permanent improvements in food output. Thus, a number of delegations underlined the need for the international community to support such endeavours. Reference was made in this connection to the need to complete the replenishment of IFAD.
56.    In addition to these sectoral issues, the Council considered the special difficulties facing the least developed of the developing countries. The Secretary-General of UNCTAD, in reporting on preparations for the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, said that those countries had experienced little or no economic growth during the past two decades. Nor were there any real prospects of even a modest rate of growth for these countries, and the likelihood was that their per capita income would actually decline. Many delegations expressed the hope that the Conference would agree on novel initiatives for the benefit of the least developed countries, and that it would lead to greatly increased flows of ODA to those countries. One delegation considered that the Conference would oiler an opportunity for donors to make multi-year pledges of financial assistance. Other delegations underlined the important role of multilateral institutions in delivering resources to least developed countries. Another delegation expressed the hope that the Conference would adopt an action programme making provision for national actions and the mobilization of existing resources by the least developed countries, as well as for technical and financial support by the international community.
57.    The Executive Director of UNFPA drew attention to the recommendation of the Population Commission that a World Population Conference should be held in 1984 in order to appraise the World Action Programme on Population and to integrate population and development activities. The concern with demographic factors was viewed by certain delegations as part of the integrated approach to development. In addition, a proposed extensive programme of work on the interrelationships of resources, environment. people and development was outlined by the Director-General tor Development and International Economic Co-operation (E/1981/SR.34).
58.    Many delegations commented on the evolution of the United Nations system over the years and on the need to examine anew the role of the Council in that system. There was considerable support for the idea that the Council should be revitalized in order that it should be in a better position to carry out its coordinating functions in the economic and social fields.
59.    A number of delegations, speaking in the discussion on the role of the Council, urged the case for a more efficient use of the resources placed at the Council's disposal, while at the same time cautioning against the risk of overloading the Secretariat. The control and limitation of documentation received particular attention, and it was pointed out that many documents needed for the session had not been available to delegations at the beginning of the session. The restructuring of the Council was also discussed, but views on the direction and even the desirability of such restructuring were diverse.
Concluding statement
60.    At the end of the general debate the Director General for Development and International Economic Co-operation addressed the Council (E.1981 SR 341). He noted that the old economic order was drawing to a close and that the world economy would in future have to be managed by new forms of co-operation. He felt that it could he agreed that the world economy was not self-adjusting. The former economic hegemony was gradually disappearing, but the transition to a sufficiently integrated co-operation had yet to be made. Underlying the lack of consensus was an intellectual crisis: there was little agreement on the causes, nature and dimensions of the crisis, let alone on the remedy.
61. The role of the developing countries, particularly as exporters of such key commodities as petroleum could no longer be ignored their solidarity, as recently expressed at the meeting in Caracas, enabled them to bargain seriously with the developed world. The centrally planned economies had an important role to play in that process, in line with their commitment to the equitable restructuring of international economic relations.
62.    The establishment of a new and coherent sys
tem of international economic relations was the main
challenge for the 1980s. It was necessary to treat the
problems relating to the various sectors of trade and
finance in an integrated and coherent manner. Policies
needed to be concerted by all groups of countries. It
was hoped that the summit meetings at Ottawa and
Cancun would move towards that objective. It was
also hoped that the United Nations conferences to be
held at Nairobi and in Paris would lead to a renewal of
progress in certain other negotiations. The Director-
General concluded that the question was not whether
it was possible to go forward but whether the world
could afford to go back.
ACTION BY THE COLONNY
Role of the public sector in promoting the economic development of developing countries
63.    At the 37th meeting, on 16 July 1981. the ob
server for Mongolia.24 on behalf of Bangladesh.
Cuba,-'4 Ethiopia, the German Democratic Republic.
India. Iraq. Mexico. Mongolia.'4 Morocco. Nicaragua
and Yugoslavia, introduced a draft resolution entitled
"Role of the public sector in promoting the economic
development of developing countries" (E 1981 I..47.
Rev. 1).
64. At the 38th meeting, on 20 July 1981. the representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations which are members of EEC. orally proposed the insertion of a new fourth preambular paragraph, which read as follows:
"Bearing in mind that every State has the sovereign and inalienable right to choose its economic and social system in accordance with the will of its people, without outside interference".
65. At the same meeting, the representative of Brazil orally proposed the replacement, in operative paragraph 6, of the word "emphasizes" by the word "recognizes"
* In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.

66. At the same meeting, those amendments were accepted by the sponsors of the draft resolution, which was then adopted, as orally revised. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981 45.
67. The representative of Canada made a statement (see E 1981 SR.38).
United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries
68. At the 37th meeting, on 16 July 1981, the representative of Venezuela, on behalf of States Members of the United Nations which are members of the Group of 77.'4 introduced a draft resolution entitled "United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries" (E 1981 L.48). which read as follows:
"The Economic and Social Council.
"Recalling resolution 122 (V) of 3 June 1979 of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Develop-ment.-25 by which it endorsed, as one of its major priorities, a Comprehensive New Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries in two phases: an Immediate Action Programme (1979-1981) and a Substantial New Programme of Action for the 1980s.
"Recalling also General Assembly resolutions 34 203 of 19 December 1979 and 35/205 of 16 December 1980. by which the Assembly decided to convene the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, with the objective of finalizing, adopting and supporting the Substantial New Programme of Action for the 1980s.
"Noting with satisfaction that the Conference will be held in Paris in September 1981.
"Nothing resolution 17 (XXXVII) adopted by the Heads of State or Government at the meeting of the Organization of African Unity, held at Nairobi in June 1981. on the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, by which all donors, States Members of the United Nations and international organizations were urged to make firm pledges during the Conference in order to launch effectively, immediately after the Conference, the Substantial New Programme of Action for the 1980s.
"Nothing also General Assembly resolution 35/56 of 5 December 1980. by which the Assembly adopted the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade, and in particular, the relevant section on the least developed countries, in which the Assembly stated, inter alia, that as an essential priority within the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade, the least developed countriesóthe economically weakest and poorest countries with the most formidable structural problemsórequire a special programme of sufficient size and intensity consistent with their national plans and priorities to make a decisive break from their past and present situation and their bleak prospects.
"See TD/ 268. part one. See l. A. I or the printed text, see Proceedings ceilings of the United Nation Conference on trade and Development. fifth Session. vol. 1. Report and Annexes (United Nations publication. Sales No. E.79.11.D. 14). part one. See l. A.
 
"Deeply concerned about the serious and deteriorating economic and social conditions of the least developed countries.
" 1. Expresses deep concern regarding the failure to implement fully the Immediate Action Programme (1979-1981) more than two years after its adoption:
"2. Expresses its gratitude to those Governments that have provided assistance for the preparation of the forthcoming United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries;
"3. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretariat of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and other United Nations bodies for their efforts in the preparation of the Conference:
"4. Takes note of the statements made during the Council's second regular session of 1981 on the forthcoming Conference,
"5. Notes with appreciation that the Heads of State or Government of the Organization of African Unity have decided, inter alia, in resolution 17 (XXXVII). to call upon the current Chairman of the Organization of African Unity to address the Conference on behalf of the Organization:
"6. Urges all donor Governments and States Members of the United Nations to attend the Conference at the highest political level and to make firm commitments during the Conference in order to launch effectively, immediately after the Conference. the Substantial New Programme of Action for the 1980s:
"7. Appeals to all States Members and appropriate United Nations organizations and programmes to provide maximum financial and material assistance to the least developed countries to enable them to promote rapid and self-sustained socioeconomic development in particular during the 1980s."
69.    After statements had been made by a number of representatives, it was decided to hold informal consultations on the draft resolution.
70.    At the 38th meeting, on 20 July 1981, the representative of Venezuela, on behalf of the sponsors. introduced a revised text of the draft resolution (E I98l/L.48/Rev.1). which was the result of informal consultations and which contained the following revisions:
(a) In the third preambular paragraph, the words "Noting with satisfaction" were revised to read "Noting with great satisfaction";
(b) In the fourth preambular paragraph, the word "Noting" was revised to read "Recalling". and the words "for the least developed countries to be finalized and adopted at the Conference" were added at the end of the paragraph;
(c) A new seventh preambular paragraph was inserted. reading as follows:
"Noting with appreciation that some developed countries have taken positive steps towards the im-plementation of resolution 122 (V) of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development":
(d) In operative paragraph 1, the words "regarding the failure to implement fully the Immediate Action Programme (1979-1981) more than two years after its adoption" were revised to read:
"that the Immediate Action Programme (1979-1981) has not been fully implemented more than two years after its adoption and nearly at the end of the programme period":
(e) Operative paragraphs 6 and 7 were revised to read:
"6. Urges all donor Governments and States Members of the United Nations to attend the Conference at the highest possible political level and to make firm commitments to support and implement the measures agreed to at the Conference in order to launch effectively, immediately after the Conference. the Substantial New Programme of Action for the 1980s for the least developed countries, to be finalized and adopted at the Conference:
"7. Appeals to all donor Governments, States Members of the United Nations and appropriate United Nations organizations and programmes to provide substantial financial and material assistance to the least developed countries to support their domestic efforts aimed at promoting rapid and self-sustained socio-economic development in particular during the 1980s."
71.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted the revised draft resolution (E/1981/L.48/Rev.1). For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/46.
72.    Statements were made by the representatives of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (on behalf of Bulgaria, the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. the German Democratic Republic. Poland and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). Canada and Venezuela (on behalf of States Members of the United Nations which are members of the Group of 77)-4 (see E1981/SR.38).
Interrelationships between resources, environment. people and development
73.    At the 35th meeting, on 14 July 1981. the Director-General for Development and International Economic Co-operation made a statement in connection with the report of the Secretary-General on the interrelationships between resources, environment. people and development (E/1981/65) (see E/1981/ SR.35).
74.    At the 37th meeting, on 16 July 1981, the observer for Sweden.24 on behalf of India. Kenya, Pakistan and Sweden.24 introduced a draft resolution entitled "Interrelationships between resources. people, environment and development" (E/198I/L.52).
75.    At its 39th meeting, on 22 July 1981. the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/51.
76.    Statements were made by the representatives of the United States of America, the Federal Republic of Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Spain (see E/1981/SR.39).
 
Second Intergovernmental Conference on Strategies and Politics tor Information
77.    At the 38th meeting, on 20 July 1981, the representative of Ethiopia, on behalf of Algeria, Cuba," Ethiopia. Mexico and the United Republic of Tan-zania,24 introduced a draft resolution entitled "Second Intergovernmental Conference on Strategies and Policies for Informatics" (E 1981/L.53).
78.    Burundi, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and Nicaragua subsequently joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
79.    At its 39th meeting, on 22 July 1981, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981 52.
80.    Statements were made by the representatives of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mexico and Canada, as well as by the representative of UNESCO (see E/1981 SR.39).
International centre for public accounting and auditing
81.    At the 37th meeting, on 16 July 1981, the representative of India, on behalf of Algeria. Bangladesh.
Fiji. Ghana, India. Kenya. Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, the
Sudan and Venezuela, introduced a draft resolution
entitled "International centre for public accounting
and auditing" (E/19811.50), which read as follows:
"The Economic 2nd Social Council.
"Recalling General Assembly resolutions 33 193 of 29 January 1979 on the preparations for an international development strategy for the third United Nations development decade, particularly section 1. paragraph 3(c) thereof, concerning the development of institutional and physical infrastructure in the various development sectors in the developing countries, and 32'179 of 19 December 1977. 33 144 of 20 December 1978 and 34/137 of 14 December 1979 on the role of the public sector in promoting the economic development of developing countries.
"Recalling also its resolutions  1978/6 of 4 May
1978    and 1980/12 of 28 April 1980 on public administration and finance for development in the 1980s, as
well as 1978/60 of 3 August 1978 and 1979 48 of 31
July 1979 on the role of the public sector in promoting the economic development of developing countries.
"Further recalling its resolution 1979/47 of 31 July
1979    on public accounting and auditing for national
development.
"Reiterating the necessity and importance of the role of public accounting and auditing in the effective management of national development plans and programmes in developing countries and the urgency of the need to organize training activities at all levels in order to support national efforts to improve the accounting and auditing systems of those countries.
"1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General-'' on the proposal for the establishment of an international centre for public accounting and auditing and of the views expressed therein by Member States:
26 E 1981 67
"2. Endorses the proposal for the establishment of an international centre for public accounting and auditing for development:
"(a) To promote the training of trainers and the professionalization of standards for public officials of developing countries, particularly the least developed countries, in the relevant disciplines;
"(b) To provide effective support to national. subregional and regional institutes concerned with public accounting and auditing in strengthening their technical and training capabilities;
"(c) To promote co-operation among national and regional supreme audit institutions and accounting agencies of developing countries, with a view to facilitating the exchange of experience and technical expertise and the identification of issues of common interest in the field of training:
"(d) To promote the exchange of experience and information between developed and developing countries in training in the field of public accounting and auditing:
"3. Recognizes that the centre is to be conceived as a technical co-operation activity, to be aided and supported by voluntary funds:
"4. Requests the Secretary-General to prepare project proposals, to contact potential donors and, subject to the availability of an adequate level of resources, to take the necessary steps towards the establishment of an international centre:
"5. Further requests the Secretary-General to take into account the views expressed by Member States and by the Council on such specific aspects of the centre as its objectives, programme, location and organization:
"6. Invites the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme to consider providing preparatory and project assistance to the centre, with a view to assisting developing countries in strengthening their public financial management for development:
"7. Invites the Governments of all countries to contribute generously to the financing of the centre."
82.    After the introduction of the draft resolution, the Director of the Development Administration Division. Department of Technical Co-operation for Development. made a statement (see E/I981/SR.37).
83.    At the 39th meeting, on 22 July 1981. the representative of Pakistan (on behalf of the sponsors, now including China) introduced a revised text of the draft resolution which contained the following revisions:
(a) In operative paragraph 1. the words "Takes note with appreciation" were revised to read "Takes note":
(b) Operative paragraphs 2 to 7 were revised to read:
"2. Requests the Secretary-General to present to the Economic and Social Council at its second regular session of 1982 a feasibility study including a project proposal for the centre, taking into account work being carried out by existing regional centres and international institutions:
"3. Recognizes that the proposed centre could serve as a focal point for strengthening international technical co-operation in the field of public accounting and auditing with a view:
"(a) To promoting the training of trainers and the professionalization of standards for public officials of developing countries, particularly the least developed countries, in the relevant disciplines:
"(b) To providing effective support to national, subregional and regional institutes concerned with public accounting and auditing in strengthening their technical and training capabilities;
"(c) To promoting co-operation among national and regional supreme audit institutions and ac-counting agencies of developing countries, with a view to facilitating the exchange of experience and technical expertise and the identification of issues of common interest in the field of training:
"'((d) To promoting the exchange of experience and information between developed and developing countries in training in the field of public accounting and auditing:
"4. Considers that the proposed centre would he financed on a voluntary basis."
84.    At the same meeting, a vote having been taken at the request of the United States of America, the Council adopted the revised draft resolution (E 1981 L.50/Rev.1) by 49 votes to 1. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981 53.
85.    Statements were made by the representatives of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Republic of Germany (see E/1981/SR.39).
Implementation by the United Nations system of the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade
86.    At the 39th meeting, on 22 July 1981. the representative of Venezuela, on behalf of States Members of the United Nations which are members of the Group of 77." introduced a draft resolution entitled '"Implementation by the United Nations system of the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade" (E/I98I L.54).
87.    At the 40th meeting, on 23 July 1981. after informal consultations, the representative of Ven-ezuela. on behalf of the sponsors, introduced a revised text of the draft resolution (F./I98IL.54 Rev.1) which contained the following revisions:
(a) In the first preambular paragraph, the words "and 3281 (XXIX) of 12 December 1974. containing the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States" were added:
{b) At the end of the third preambular paragraph, the words "and other statements made during the general discussion of international economic and social policy, including regional and sectoral developments" were added:
(c) In operative paragraph 2. the words "as the policy framework" were revised to read "as a policy framework":
(d) In operative paragraph 3. the order of the words "the Declaration and the Programme of Action on the Establishment of a New International  Eco-
27 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council
nomic Order" and "the International Development Strategy, for the Third United Nations Development Decade" was reversed.
88.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted the revised draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981 64.
89.    Statements were made by the representatives of the United States of America, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (see E 1981 SR.40).
Revitalization of the Economic and Social Council
90.    At its 41st meeting, on 24 July 1981 the Council had before it a draft resolution submitted by the Bureau of the Council, entitled "Revitalization of the Economic and Social Council" (E/1981/L.56).
91.    At the same meeting, the Council .adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/84.
92.    The representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, also on behalf of Bulgaria, the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Czechoslovakia the German Democratic Republic. Hungary, Mongolia. Poland, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic" and Viet Nam,-7 made a statement (see E 1981SR.41).
International co-operation in tax matters
93.    At its 40th meeting, on 23 July 1981, the Council had before it a draft decision submitted by the President of the Council entitled "International cooperation in tax matters" (E/1981/L.55).
94.    At the same meeting, after hearing statements by the representatives of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Canada and Bulgaria (sec E/I98I/SR.40). the Council adopted the draft decision. For the final text, see Council decision 1981,183.
Results of the 1980 International Symposium on the Mobilization of Personal Savings in Developing Countries
95.    At its 40th meeting, on 23 July 1981, the Council. on the proposal of the President, decided to take
note of the report of the Secretary-General on the
results of the 1980 International Symposium on the
Mobilization of Personal Savings in Developing
Countries.-" See Council decision 1981/184.
Land reform and rural development
96.    At its 40th meeting, on 23 July 1981 the Council on the proposal of the President, decided to take
note of the report of FAO on land reform and rural
development29 and approved the suggestion contained
in paragraph 29 thereof, whereby FAO in collaboration with other concerned United Nations agencies.
would prepare for the Council a report entitled "Re
view and analysis of agrarian reform and rural development", which would be submitted to the Council
every four years, beginning in 1984. See Council decision 1981,185.
28 A36 239.
29 (E/1981 73
 
Chapter III REGIONAL CO-OPERATION
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered regional co-operation at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 7.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Summary of the economic survey of Europe in 1980: recent economic developments in the ECE region (E/I98I/69);
(b) Summary of the economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific. 1980: recent economic developments. 1979-1980 (E/I98I/72):
(c) Summary of the survey of economic and social conditions in Africa, 1979-1980 (E/1981/76);
(d) Preliminary summary of the economic survey of Latin America. 1980 (E/1981/77):
(e) Summary of the survey of economic and social developments in the ECWA region. 1980 (E/I98I/78):
(f) Report of the Secretary-General on regional co-operation (E/I98I/80 and Add.1 and 2). chapter III of which contained recommendations for action by the Council.
3.    At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981. the Council
allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee.
which considered it at the 12th, 13th, 15th and 17th
meetings, on 13 to 15 and on 21 July 1981. For the
report of the Committee on this item, see document
E/I98I/I05.
ACTION BY THE FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE
Expansion of the conference facilities of the Economic Commission for Africa at Addis Ababa
4.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Expansion of the conference facilities of the Economic Commission for Africa", sponsored by Algeria, Burundi, Egypt.'" Ethiopia, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Madagascar.'" Malawi. Togo.1" the United Republic of Tanzania,'" Zaire and Zambia. Subsequently. Djibouti,'" Morocco. Senegal and the Sudan joined in sponsoring the draft resolution."
5.    At the same meeting, the draft resolution was orally revised and amendments were orally proposed, one of which was accepted by the sponsors.'2
6.    The Committee then adopted the draft resolution. as revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution I. For action by the Council, see paragraph 14 (a) below.
10 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
11An oral statement was made on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution (sec E/1981/C.I/SR.I7).
12 For particulars of the revision and the amendments, see the report of the Committee on this item (E7I98I/I05).

Regional co-operation
7.    Also at its 17th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Regional cooperation". sponsored by Zambia.
8.    At the same meeting, the Committee considered a second draft resolution, issued under the same title, which was submitted by the Chairman as a result of informal consultations.
9.    After an amendment had been orally proposed, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as orally amended, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution II. For action by the Council, see paragraph 14 (a) below.
10.    The first draft resolution was consequently
withdrawn.
Summaries of the economic surveys of the regional commissions
11.    Also at its 17th meeting, the Committee
adopted a draft decision whereby the Council would
take note of the summaries of the economic surveys of
the respective regions of the Economic Commission
for Europe (E/1981/69), the Economic and Social
Commission for Asia and the Pacific (E/198I/72), the
Economic Commission for Africa (E/1981/76). the
Economic Commission for Latin America (E/1981/77)
and the Economic Commission for Western Asia (E/
1981/78). The draft decision was submitted to the
Council as draft decision I. For action by the Council.
see paragraph 14 (b) below.
Membership in the regional commissions
12.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted a
draft decision, proposed orally by the Chairman, concerning membership in the regional commissions and
submitted it to the Council as draft decision II. For
action by the Council, see paragraph 14 (b) below.
Economic Commission for Africa: regional institutes for population studies
13.    The Committee then adopted a draft decision.
also proposed orally by the Chairman, on the new
statutes of the regional institutes for population
studies, and submitted it to the Council as draft decision III. For action by the Council, see paragraph 14
(b) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
14.    At its 41st meeting, on 24 July 1981, the Council considered the draft resolutions and draft decisions
recommended by the Committee in its report (E/1981/
105, paras. 18 and 19) and took action as follows:

(a) Draft resolutions 1 and II were adopted: for the final texts, see Council resolutions 1981/65 and 1981/66, respectively:
(b) Draft decisions 1 to 111 were adopted: for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/187. 1981/188 and 1981/189, respectively.
Chapter IV
EXAMINATION OF LONG-TERM TRENDS IN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered the examination of long-term trends in economic development at its resumed second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 26.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it a note by the Secretary-General containing the preliminary draft of an overall socio-economic perspective of the world economy to the year 2000 (E/1981/113), submitted in pursuance of General Assembly resolution 34/57 of 29 November 1979.
3.    The item was considered by the Council at its 44th meeting, on 2 November 1981. The Assistant Secretary-General for Development Research and Policy Analysis made an introductory statement. An account of the discussion on this item is contained in the relevant summary record (E/I98I/SR.44).
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL Examination of long-term trends in economic development
4.    At its 44th meeting, after hearing statements by the representatives of the
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Poland and the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland (on behalf of States members of EEC), the Council.
on the proposal of the President, adopted a decision on the examination of
long-term trends in economic development. See Council decision 1981/200.
 
Chapter V
UNIFIED APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS AND PLANNING
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered a unified approach to development analysis and planning at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 12.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:

(a)    Report of the Secretary-General on a unified approach to development analysis and planning (A/36/69);
(b)    Report of the Commission for Social Development on the work of its twenty-seventh session, chapter 111."
3.    At its 4th meeting, on 14 April 1981, the Council allocated the item to the
First (Economic) Committee, which considered it at the 4th and 5th meetings on
23 and 24 April 1981. For the report of the Committee on this item, see document
E/1981/59.
ACTION BY THE FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE Unified approach to development analysis and planning
4.    At its 5th meeting, the Committee adopted a draft decision entitled
"Unified approach to development analysis and planning", which was proposed
by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Miljan Komatina (Yugoslavia),34 and
submitted it to the Council. For action by the Council, see paragraph 5 below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
5.    At its 13th meeting, on 4 May 1981, the Council adopted the draft
decision recommended by the First (Economic) Committee in its report (E/
1981/59. para. 6). For the final text, see Council decision 1981/107.
33 Official Records of the Economic ami Social Council, 1981, Supplement No. 6 (E/1981/26). 34 An oral statement was made on the programme budget implications of the draft decision (see E/I98I/C.I/SR.5.).
 
Chapter VI TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS DECADE IN AFRICA
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered the Transport and Communications Decade in Africa at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 8.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the Secretary-General on the Transport and Communications Decade in Africa (A36,342):
(b) Supplementary information on the Transport and Communications Decade in Africa (DEC TRANSCOMESCR81 Add.1).
3.    At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981. the Council
allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee.
which considered it at the 13th to 15th and 17th
meetings, on 14. 15 and 21 July 1981. For the report of
the Committee on this item, see document E 1981 106.
Actions BY   THE   FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE Transport and Communication actions Decade in Africa
4.    At its 15th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Transport and Communications Decade in Africa", sponsored by States Members of the United Nations which are members of the Group of 77."
5.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution, submitted under the same title by the Chairman on the basis of informal consultations.
6.    At the same meeting, the second draft resolution
" in accordance with rule ~2 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council
was orally amended."' The Committee then adopted the draft resolution, as orally amended, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution I. For action by the Council, see paragraph 10 below.
7.    The first draft resolution was subsequently
withdrawn.
Particular problem* facing Zaire with regard to transport, transit and access to foreign markets
8.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Particular problems facing Zaire with regard to transport, transit and access to foreign markets", which was sponsored by Zaire and orally revised."' Subsequently. Belgium, Burundi, China." Ethiopia. France, Ghana. Kenya. Morocco. Peru. Senegal. Somalia." the Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania" and Zambia joined in sponsoring the draft resolution, as orally revised.
9.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution II. For action by the Council, see paragraph 10 below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
10.    At its 41st meeting, on 24 July 1981 the Council considered the draft resolutions recommended by
the Committee in its report (E 1981/106. para. 14) and
adopted them. For the final texts, see Council resolutions 1981 67 and 1981.-68 respectively.
16 For particulars of the amendment and/or the revision, see the report of the Committee on this item (E 1981 106)
 
Chapter VII STATISTICAL QUESTIONS
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered statistical questions at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 13. The Council had before it the report of the Statistical Commission on its twenty-first session,37' chapter I of which contained two draft resolutions and three draft decisions recommended for adoption by the Council.
2.    At its 4th meeting, on 14 April 1981, the Council allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee, which considered it at the 2nd to 4th meetings, from 21 to 23 April 1981, For the report of the Committee on this item, see document E/1981/60.
ACTION BY THE FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE 1983 World Programme of Industrial Statistics
3.    At its 4th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft resolution entitled "1983 World Programme of
Industrial Statistics" and submitted it to the Council as
draft resolution I. For action by the Council, see para
graph 8 (a) below.
International Energy statistics
4.    At the same meeting, the Committee considered
the draft resolution entitled "International energy
statistics" After an amendment had been proposed
on the basis of an agreement reached by the Commit
tee at an informal meeting," the Committee adopted
the draft resolution and submitted it to the Council as
draft resolution II. For action by the Council, see
paragraph 8 (a) below.
37 Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 1981. Supplement No. 2 (E/1981/12).
", The Secretary of the Committee read a statement on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution (see E/1981/C.I/ SR.2).
"' For particulars of the proposed amendment, see the report of the Committee on this item (E/1981/60).

Report of the Statistical Commission
5.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision on the report of the Statistical Com
mission and submitted it to the Council as draft decision I. For action by the Council, see paragraph 8 (b)
below.
Arrangements for the twenty-second session of the Statistical Commission
6.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Arrangements for the
twenty-second session of the Statistical Commission"
and submitted it to the Council as draft decision II. For
action by the Council, see paragraph 8 (b) below.
Ninth session of the Working Group on International Statistical Programmes and Co-ordination
7.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Ninth session of the
Working Group on International Statistical Programmes and Co-ordination"38 and submitted it to the
Council as draft decision III. For action by the Council, see paragraph 8 (b) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
8.    At its I3th meeting, on 4 May 1981, the Council
considered the draft resolutions and draft decisions recommended by the Committee in its report
(E/1981/60, para. 7) and took the following action:
(a)    Draft resolutions I and II were adopted; for the final texts, see Council resolutions I98I/I and 1981/2;
(b)    Draft decisions I to III were adopted; for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/108, 1981/109 and 1981/110.
 
Chapter VIII POPULATION QUESTIONS
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered population questions at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 14 and at its second regular and resumed second regular sessions of 1981 under agenda item 13.
2.    At its first regular session. for its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the Secretary-General on the world population situation in 1981 (A/36 117):
(/)) Report of the Population Commission on its twenty-first session.4" chapter I of which contained three draft resolutions and a draft decision recommended for adoption by the Council.
3.    At its second regular session, for its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following
documents:
(a) Revised statement submitted by the Secretary-General on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution on the convening of a world population conference in 1984 (E 1981 40) Rev.1):
(b) Note by the Secretariat transmitting the text of the draft resolution entitled "Convening of a world population conference in 1984'" and the proposed amendment thereto (E/1981/L.42).
4.    At its resumed second regular session, for its
consideration of the time, the Council also had before
it a note by the Secretary-General on financing a world
population conference in 1984 from extrabudgetary resources and on preparatory and organizational ar-rangements for a conference (E/1981/114).
Action taken at the first regular session of 1981
5.    At its 4th meeting, on 14 April 1981. the Council
allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee.
which considered it at the 1st to 5th meetings, from 21
to 24 April 1981. For the report of the Committee on
this item, see document E/1981/62.
ACTION BY THE- FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE
Strengthening of actions concerned with the fulfilment of the World Population Plan of Action
6.    Also at its 4th meeting, the Committee considered the draft resolution entitled "Strengthening of actions concerned with the fulfilment of the World Population Plan of Action".
7.    At the same meeting, an amendment was orally proposed.41 The Committee then adopted the draft
40 Official Records of the Economic and Social Council. 1981 Supplement No. 3 (E/1981/13 and Corr.1l.
41 An oral statement was made on the programme budget implications of" the proposed amendment to the draft resolution.

resolution, as orally amended.4- and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution I. For action by the Council. see paragraph 14(H) below.
Work programme in the field of population
8.    At the same meeting, the Committee considered
the draft resolution entitled "Work programme in the
field of population". After an amendment had been
orally proposed.4- the Committee adopted the draft
resolution, as orally amended, and submitted it to the
Council as draft resolution II. For action by the Council. see paragraph 14 (a) below.
Convening of a world population conference in 1984
9.    The Committee had before it an amendment to
the draft resolution entitled "Convening of a world
population conference in 1984". recommended for
adoption by the Council.43 On the basis of informal
consultations on the subject, the Committee decided to
postpone consideration of the draft resolution and the
amendment thereto until the Council's second regular
session of 1981.
10.    At the 5th meeting, the Chairman of the Com
mittee introduced a draft decision to that effect, entitled "Convening of a world population conference in
1984". which he orally revised.42 The Committee sub
sequently adopted the draft decision, as orally revised,
and submitted it to the Council as draft decision I. For
action by the Council, see paragraph 14 (b) below.
Provisional agenda and documentation for the twenty-second session of the Population Commission
11.    At the same meeting, the Committee considered and orally amended the draft decision on the provisional agenda and documentation for the twenty-second session of the Population Commission.42
12.    The Committee then adopted the draft decision. as orally amended, and submitted it to the Council as draft decision II. For action by the Council, see paragraph 14(b) below.
Report of the Population Commission
Report of the Secretary-General on the world population situation in 1981
13.    At the same meeting, the Committee decided
to recommend that the Council should take note of (a)
the   report   of  the   Population   Commission   on   its
42 For particulars of the revisions or amendments, see the report of the Committee on this item (E 1981 62).
41 A statement on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution was circulated under the symbol E/1981/40.

twenty-first session and (b) the report of the Secretary-General on the world population situation in 1981. The recommendations were submitted to the Council as draft decisions III and IV, respectively. For action by the Council, see paragraph 14 (b) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
14.    At its 14th meeting, on 6 May 1981 the Council considered the draft resolutions and draft decisions recommended by the Committee in its report
(E/1981 62. paras. 20 and 21) and took the following
action:
(a) Draft resolutions I and II were adopted; for the final texts, see Council resolutions 198128 and 198129, respectively:
(b) Draft decisions  to IV were adopted; for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981 125. 1981 126, 1981/127 and 1981 128, respectively.
15.    At the same meeting, the representative of
Brazil made a statement (see E. 1981.SR.14).
Action taken at the second regular session of 1981
16.    At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council
allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee.
which considered it at the 15th and 17th meetings, on
15 and 21 July 1981. For the report of the Committee
on this item, see document E 1981 110.
ACTION BY THE FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE Governing of a World Population Conference in 1984
17.    At its 15th meeting, the Committee considered
the draft resolution entitled "Convening of a World
Population Conference in 1984" and the amendment
thereto. On the basis of an agreement reached during
informal consultations, the Chairman proposed postponing consideration of the draft resolution and the
amendment until the Councils resumed second regular
session of 1981. The Committee, however, decided to
hold further informal consultations on the subject.
18.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee adopted a
draft resolution proposed by Miss Luzmila Zanabria.
the Vice-Chairman who had conducted the informal
consultations on the matter, and submitted the text to
the Council. For action by the Council, see paragraph
19 below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
19.    At its 41st meeting, on 24 July 1981. the Council considered the draft resolution recommended by
the Committee in its report (E 1981 110. para. 6) and
adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see
Council resolution 1981 74.
Action taken at the resumed second regular session of 1981
20.    The Council continued its consideration of
population questions at its 43rd and 45th meetings, on
2 and 25 November 1981. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary records
(E/1981/SR.43 and 45).
 
21.    At the 43rd meeting, the Under-Secretary-
General for International Economic and Social Affairs
and the Executive Director of the United Nations
Fund for Population Activities made introductory
statements (see E 1981 SR.43).
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
Convening of an International Conference on Population in 1984
22.    At the same meeting, after a statement by the representative of India, the Council deferred consideration of the draft resolution entitled "Convening of a World Population Conference in 1984" and the proposed amendment thereto (see E 1981.L.42) until a subsequent meeting, so that informal consultations on the subject might he held.
23.    At the 45th plenary meeting. Mr. Uddhav Deo Bhatt (Nepal). Vice-President of the Council, introduced a draft resolution entitled "Convening of an International Conference on Population in 1984" (E.1981L.59). submitted on the basis of informal consultations.
24.    The Council also had before it a statement submitted by the Secretary-General on the programme bulled implications of that draft resolution (E/1981/ L.60).
25.    At the same meeting, the representative of the Office of Financial Services made a statement.
26.    Also at the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Brazil (who also orally amended the draft resolution by inserting the words "in all" between the words "45 experts" and the words "excluding expertise from" in operative para. 10), the United States of America, the German Democratic Republic. India, the Federal Republic of Germany, Jordan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. France. Belgium. Australia. China and Bangladesh, as well as by the observer for the Palestine Liberation Organization (see E/I981/SR.45).
27.    At the same meeting, after statements by the representative of Australia and the President of the Council, the Council adopted the draft resolution (E /1981/L.59). as orally amended, on the understanding that the programme budget implications thereof would be reviewed by the Council at its first regular session of 1982 in the light of the report to be submitted by the Executive Director of the United Nations Fund for Population Activities on the status of extrabudgetary financing and that the Secretary-General would begin the preparatory work for the conference. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/87.
28.    At the same meeting, on the proposal of the President, the Council decided to request the preparatory body for the Conference to make the necessary detailed recommendations to the Council concerning participation in the Conference, taking into account the relevant decisions and resolutions of the General Assembly and the established United Nations practice regarding participation in conferences convened by the United Nations. For the final text, see Council decision 1981,205.
 
Chapter IX TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered transnational corporations at its resumed second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 12.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documentation:
(a) Report of the Commission on Transnational Corporations on its seventh session,44 chapter I of which contained a draft resolution and two draft decisions recommended by the Commission for adoption by the Council:
{b) Statement submitted by the Secretary-General on the programme budget implications of draft decision I contained in chapter I of the report of the Commission (E/1981/49/Add.1).
3.    The item was considered by the Council at its
42nd and 43rd meetings, on 21 October and 2
November 1981. The Executive Director of the United
Nations Centre on Transnational Corporations made
an introductory statement. An account of the discussion on this item is contained in the relevant summary
record (E/I98I/SR.42 and 43).
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
Activities of transnational corporations in southern Africa and their collaboration with the racist minority regime in that area
4.    At its 43rd meeting, the Council adopted the
draft resolution entitled "Activities of transnational
corporations in southern Africa and their collaboration
with the racist minority regime in that area" by a
roll-call vote of 35 to 5. with 8 abstentions. For the
final text, see Council resolution 1981/86. The voting
was as follows:
In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Bahamas. Bangladesh. Barbados. Brazil. Bulgaria. Burundi. Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. China. Cyprus, Ecuador, Fiji. German Democratic Republic. Ghana. India. Iraq. Jordan. Kenya. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Mexico. Nepal. Nicaragua. Nigeria. Peru. Poland. Thailand. Turkey. Union of Soviet
44 Official Records of/ the Economic and Social Council. 1981. Supplement No. 9(E 1981/49).

Socialist Republics, United Republic of Cameroon, Venezuela. Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia.45
Against: Belgium, France, Germany. Federal Republic of. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. United States of America.
Abstaining: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland. Italy. Malawi, Norway, Spain.
Calendar of meetings of the Commission on Transnational Corporations and its subsidiary bodies for 1982
5.    Also at its 43rd meeting, the Council considered the draft decision, entitled "Calendar of meetings of the Commission on Transnational Corporations and its subsidiary bodies for 1982". The representative of Yugoslavia made a statement in which he proposed that the words "in late August or early September 1982" should be replaced by the words "from 30 August to 10 September 1982".
6.    The Secretary of the Council, in making a statement on the programme budget implications of the draft decision, drew the Council's attention to subparagraph (c) of Council decision 1979/81 of 3 August 1979.
7.    The Council then adopted the draft decision, as orally amended. For the final text, see Council decision 1981/198.
Provisional agenda for the eighth session of the Commission on Transnational Corporations
8.    At the same meeting the Council adopted the draft decision entitled "Provisional agenda for the eighth session of the Commission". For the final text, see Council decision 1981/199.
9.    After the vote statements were made by the representatives of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (on behalf of the States members of the Council which are members of EEC) and the United States of America (see E/I98I/SR.43).
 The representative of the Sudan subsequently informed the Secretariat that had the members of his delegation been present during the vote, they would have voted in favour of the draft resolution (see E 1981 SR.43).
 
Chapter X TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered the transport of dangerous goods at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda items I and 15.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods at its eleventh session (E/1981/35)
3.    At its 4th meeting, on 14 April 1981. the Council allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee. which considered it at the 3rd and 4th meetings, on 22 and 23 April 1981. For the report of the Committee on this item, see document E/ 1981/63.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
Publication of the revised recommendations of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
4.    In response to Council decision 1981/105 of 6
February 1981 the Council, at its 4th meeting, was
informed of the status of publication by the
Secretary-General of the revised recommendations of
the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Danger
ous Goods, called for in Council resolution 1979/42 of
11 May 1979 (see E/1981/SR.4).
5. After hearing statements by the representatives of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the Federal Republic of Germany and Canada, the Council decided to continue discussion of the matter during consideration of agenda item 15. 'Transport or dangerous goods" (see E/1981/SR.4).
ACTION BY THE FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE
Work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
6. At its 4th meeting, the Committee adopted a draft resolution entitled "Work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods". which was sponsored by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America, and submitted it to the Council. For action by the Council, see paragraph 9 below.

Publication of the revised recommendations of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
7.    At the same meeting, the Committee considered an oral proposal made by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the publication of the revised recommendations of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.46
8.    Also at the same meeting, the Committee adopted the proposal and submitted it to the Council as a draft decision. For action by the Council, see paragraph 9 below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
9.    At its 13th meeting, on 4 May 1981. the Council
adopted the draft resolution and draft decision recommended by the Committee in its report (E/1981/63.
para. 7). For the final texts, see Council resolution
1981/3 and Council decision 1981/111.
10.    At its 14th meeting, on 6 May 1981. the Council
considered the recommendations contained in para
graph 18 of the report of the Secretary-General on the
work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods at its eleventh session (E/1981/35).
Meetings of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and its subsidiary bodies
11.    At the same meeting, on the proposal of the
President, the Council approved the proposed re
visions to the calendar of meetings for 1981 of the
subsidiary bodies of the Committee of Experts on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods and decided to consider the calendar of meetings for 1982 of the Committee and its subsidiary bodies at its second regular
session of 1981 in the context of its overall consideration of the calendar of conferences and meetings for
1982 and 1983. See Council decision 1981/129.
46 For particulars of the proposal, see the report of the Committee on this item (E/1981.63).
 
Chapter XI CARTOGRAPHY
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered regional cartographic conferences at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 5.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Progress report of the Secretary-General on measures taken to implement, as appropriate, the recommendations of the Second United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for the Americas (E/1981/19):
(b) Report of the Secretary-General on the Ninth United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Asia and the Pacific (E/1981/20).
3.    The Council considered the item at its 8th. 12th and 13th meetings, on 24 and 30 April and on 4 May 1981. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary records (E/198I/SR.8. 12 and 13).
4.    At the 8th meeting, an introductory statement was made by the Deputy Director of the Division of Natural Resources and Energy. Department of Technical Co-operation for Development (see E/1981/ SR.8).

ACTION BY THE- COUNCU
Tenth United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Asia and the Pacific
5.    At the 12th meeting, the observer for New Zealand.47 on behalf of Australia. India. Nepal. New Zealand47 and Thailand, introduced a draft resolution entitled ïTenth United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Asia and the Pacific" (E/1981/L.19).
6.    A statement by the Secretary-General on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution was circulated under the symbol E/1981/L.28.
7.    At the 13th meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution contained in document E/198l/L. 19. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/6.
Recommendations   of the   Second   United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for the Americas
8.    At the same meeting, on the proposal of the
President, the Council decided to take note of the
progress report of the Secretary-General on measures taken to implement, as appropriate, the recommendations of the Second United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for the Americas
(EI98I/I9). For the final text, see Council decision
1981/112.
47 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
 
Chapter XII
FOODROBLEMS
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered food problems at its second regular and resumed second regular sessions of 1981 under agenda item 10.
2.    At its second regular session, for its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the World Food Council on its seventh ministerial session;48
{b) Report of the Committee on Food Aid Policies and Programmes (E/1981/84).
3.    At its resumed second regular session, for its
consideration of the item, the Council had before it an
extract from the report of the Committee on Food Aid
Policies and Programmes on its twelfth session, held at
Rome from 19 to 29 October 1981 (E/1981/1 16), the
annex to which contained a draft resolution recommended for adoption by the Council.
Action taken at the second regular session of 1981
4.    At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council
allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee,
which considered it at the 10th, 11th, 15th, 17th and
18th meetings, on 10, 13, 15, 21 and 22 July 1981. For
the report of the Committee on this item, see document E/1981/108.
ACTION BY THE FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE World Food Day
5.    At its 15th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "World Food Day", sponsored by States Members of the United Nations which are members of the Group of 77.49 At the informal consultations held on the draft resolution, the text was amended.5"
6.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as amended, and submitted it to the
48 Official Records of the General Assembly. Thirty-sixth Session, Supplement No. 19 (A/36/19).
49' In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
50 For particulars of the amendments and/or revisions, see the report of the Committee on this item (E/1981/108).

Council as draft resolution I. For action by the Council, see paragraph 10 below.
Food and agriculture
7.    During informal consultations, the Committee
considered a draft resolution entitled "Food and agriculture", sponsored by States Members of the
United Nations which are members of the Group of 77. 49
8.    At its 18th meeting, the Committee considered a revised text of the draft resolution, which was submitted by the same sponsors and further revised orally.50
9.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the revised draft resolution, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution II. For action by the Council, see paragraph 10 below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
10.    At its 41st meeting, on 24 July 1981, the Council considered the draft resolutions recommended by
the Committee in its report (E/1981/108, para. 12) and
adopted them. For the final texts, see Council resolutions 1981/70 and 1981/71.
Action taken at the resumed second regular session of 1981
11.    The Council continued its consideration of the
item at its 43rd meeting, on 2 November 1981. The
Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme made an introductory statement. An account
of the discussion on this item is contained in the relevant summary record (E/1981/SR.43).

ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
Target for World Food Programme pledges for the period 1983-1984
12.    At its 43rd meeting, the Council adopted the
draft resolution on the target for World Food Programme pledges for the period 1983-1984. For the final
text see Council resolution 1981/85.
 
Chapter XIII
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered science and technology at its resumed second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 16. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary record (E/1981/SR.42).
2.    At its 42nd meeting, on 21 October 1981. the Council, on the proposal of the President, decided to authorize the Secretary-General to transmit the report of the Intergovernmental Committee on Science and Technology for Development on its resumed second session and on its third and resumed third sessions" directly to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session. See Council decision 1981 193.
" Outland Records of the  General Assembly    I have With Session. Supplement So. 37 (A16/ 37 Rev II
Chapter XIV TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered trade and development at its resumed second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 23. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary record (E/1981/SR.42).
2.    At its 42nd meeting, on 21 October, the Council, on the proposal of the President, decided to authorize the Secretary-General to transmit the report of the Trade and Development Board52- directly to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session. See Council decision 1981 193.
52 Outland Records of the General Assembly    I have With Session. Supplement No. 15 (A/36/15), vols. I and II
 
Chapter XV INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered industrial development co-operation at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 14.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Annual report of the Executive Director of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (ID/B 260 and Corr. I and Add.1 and 2);
(b) Report of the Industrial Development Board on the work of its fifteenth session/1
3.    At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council
allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee,
which considered it at the 8th to 10th, 13th and 17th
meetings, on 8 to 10, 14 and 21 July 1981. For the
report of the Committee on this item, see document
E/1981/111.
ACTION BY THE FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMUNIT Industrial development co-operation
4.    At its 13th meeting, the Committee considered a
draft resolution entitled "Industrial development co-
" OFFICIAL RECORDES OF THE GENRAL ASSEMBLY THIRLY-SIXTH SESSINON. Supplement No.16 (A/36/ 16).

operation", sponsored by States Members of the United Nations which are members of the Group of 77.54 The text was subsequently orally revised and amended during informal consultations.
5.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft resolution by 41 votes to none, with 5 abstentions. For action by the Council, see paragraph 6
below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
6.    At its 41st meeting, on 24 July 1981, the Council considered the draft resolution recommended by the Committee in its report (E/1981/111, para. 7) and adopted the draft resolution by 43 votes to none, with 5 abstentions. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/75.
7.    Statements were made by the representatives of the United Kingdom of-Great Britain and Northern Ireland, also on behalf of EEC. and by Belgium and the Federal Republic of Germany (see E/I98I/SR.4I).
54 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the economic and Social Council.
 
Chapter XVI INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered international co-operation on the environment at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 11.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Committee had before it the following documents:
(a) Note by the Secretary-General transmitting the report of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization concerning problems relating to marine pollution (A/36/233):
(b) Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme entitled "The United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy" (E/1981/85);
(c) Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on the implementation of the Plan of Action to Combat Desertification in the Sudano-Sahelian region (E/I98I/C.I/L.6):
(d) Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on marine pollution (Ä/198l/C.I/L.7):
(f) Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on its ninth session.55
3.    At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council
allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee.
which considered it at the 6th to 8th. 12th. I3th and
17th meetings, on 6 to 8. 13, 14. and 21 July 1981. For
the report of the Committee on this item, see document E/1981/109.
ACTION BY THE FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE
Implementation in the Sudano-Sahelian region of the Plan of Action to Combat Desertification
4.    At its 12th meeting, the Committee considered a
draft resolution entitled "Implementation in the
Sudano-Sahelian region of the Plan of Action to Com-
55 (Official Records of the General Assembly. Thirty-sixth Session Supplement So. 25 (A/36.25).

bat Desertification", which was sponsored by Djibouti.56 Egypt.56 France, Ghana. Iraq. Morocco, the Netherlands/56 Senegal. Somalia/56 the Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania56 and Yugoslavia. The draft resolution was orally revised, and subsequently, in the light of informal consultations, it was orally amended/57
5.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft resolution, as orally revised and amended, and
submitted it to the Council as draft resolution I. For
action by the Council, see paragraph 8 below.
International co-operation on the environment
6.    At its I3th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "International co-operation on the environment" sponsored by Argentina, Denmark, India, Kenya, the Sudan and Sweden. 56 Subsequently, in the light of informal consultations, the draft resolution was orally revised and amended.
7.    At its. 17th meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as orally revised and amended, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution II. For action by the Council, see paragraph 8 below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
8.    At its 41st meeting, on 24 July 1981, the Council considered the draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in its report (E/1981/109. para. 10) and adopted them. For the final texts, see Council resolutions 1981/72 and 1981/73.
9.    Statements were made by the representatives of Brazil and the Federal Republic of Germany (see E/I981/SR.41).
56 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
57 For particulars of the revisions and the amendment, see the report of the Committee on this item (E/1981 109).
 
Chapter XVII
INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered international co-operation in the field of human settlements at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 9.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:

(a)    Report of the Commission on Human Settlements on the work of its fourth session;58
(b)    Report of the Secretary-General on assistance to the Palestinian people (A/36/305);
(c)    Report of the Secretary-General on the living conditions of the Palestinian people (A/36/260);
{(I) Report submitted by the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) on renewable sources of energy for human settlements (E/1981/82);
(e) Note by the Secretary-General on the proposal to declare an international year devoted to the problems of the homeless (E/1981/83);
(f) Report of the Executive Director of the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) on the proposal to declare an international year devoted to the problems of the homeless (HS/C/4/2/Add.2).
3.    At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council
allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee,
which considered it at the 7th to 9th, 13th and 17th
meetings, on 7,9, 14 and 21 July 1981. For the report of
the Committee on this item, see document E/1981/107.
ACTION BY THE FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE Human settlements
4.    At its 13th meeting, the Committee considered a
draft resolution entitled "Human settlements", spon-
58 Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-sixth Session. Supplement No. 8 {A/36/8).

sored by States Members of the United Nations which are members of the Group of 77.59
5.    At the same meeting, the draft resolution was orally revised.60 Amendments to the draft resolution were subsequently proposed in the light of informal consultations.
6.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as amended and orally revised. For action by the Council, see paragraph 10 (a) below.
Report of the Secretary-General on the living conditions of the Palestinian people
7.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee adopted a
draft decision whereby the Council would take note of
the report of the Secretary-General on the living conditions of the Palestinian people (A/36/260), For action
by the Council, see paragraph 10 (b) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
8.    At its 41st meeting, on 24 July 1981, the Council considered the draft resolution and draft decision recommended by the Committee in its report (E/1981/107, paras. 8 and 9).
9.    At the same meeting, the Secretary of the Committee informed the Council that in operative paragraphs 1 and 2 of part B of the draft resolution the words an international year" should be corrected to read "the international year".
10.    The Council then took the following action;
(a)   The draft resolution was adopted; for the final
text, see Council resolution 1981/69;
(b) The draft decision was adopted; for the final text, see Council decision 1981/190.
59 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
60 For particulars of the revision, see the report of the Committee on this item (E/1981/107).
 
Chapter XVIII NATURAL RESOURCES
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered the question of natural resources at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 15.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the report of the Committee on Natural Resources on its seventh session,61 chapter I of which contained seven draft resolutions and a draft decision recommended for adoption by the Council.
3.    At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council allocated the item to the First (Economic) Committee, which considered it at the 14th to 17th meetings, on 15, 17 and 21 July 1981. For the report of the Committee on this item, see document E/1981/112.
ACTION BY THE FIRST (ECONOMIC) COMMITTEE
Prospects for the development of non-metallic raw materials
4.    At its 16th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft resolution entitled "Prospects for the development of non-metallic raw materials" and submitted it
to the Council as draft resolution I. For action by the
Council, see paragraph 13 (a) below.
Trends and salient issues, with particular reference to rare metals, especially tantalum, niobium (columbium) and lithium
5.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Trends and salient issues,
with particular reference to rare metals, especially
tantalum, niobium (columbium) and lithium" and sub
mitted it to the Council as draft resolution II. For
action by the Council, see paragraph 13 (a) below.
Survey of planned investment for mineral development
6.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "'Survey of planned in
vestment for mineral development" and submitted it to
the Council as draft resolution III. For action by the
Council, see paragraph 13 (a) below.
Availability and supply of selected minerals: phosphate rock and potash
7.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Availability and supply of
selected minerals: phosphate rock and potash" and
submitted it to the Council as draft resolution IV. For
action by the Council, see paragraph 13 (a) below.
61 Official Records of the Economic and Social Council. 1981, Supplement No. 10 (E/1981/.50).
 
Water resources development
8.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Water resources development" and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution V. For action by the Council, see paragraph 13
(a) below.
Water resources
9.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Water resources" and
submitted it to the Council as draft resolution VI, For
action by the Council, see paragraph 13 (a) below.
Utilization of subsurface space
10.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Utilization of subsurface
space" and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution VII. For action by the Council, see paragraph 13
(a) below.
Report of the Committee on Natural Resources on its seventh session and draft provisional agenda and documentation for the eighth session of the Committee
11.    Also at the same meeting, the Committee
adopted the draft decision entitled "Report of the
Committee on Natural Resources on its seventh session and draft provisional agenda and documentation
for the eighth session of the Committee" and submit
ted it to the Council. For action by the Council, see
paragraph 13 (b) below.
Energy resources
12.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered
a draft resolution entitled "Energy resources", sponsored by Kenya, but decided to take no action thereon.
The text of the draft resolution read as follows:
"Energy resources
"The Economic and Social Council, "Recalling General Assembly resolutions 3201 (S-VI) and 3202 (S-VI) of 1 May 1974, containing the Declaration and the Programme of Action on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order, and 3362 (S-VII) of 16 September 1975 on development and international economic cooperation,
"Taking into account the fact that the development of energy resources is a prerequisite for world economic development, particularly for the developing countries,
 
Recognizing the need for improved understanding of the interconnections between energy availability and the process of economic and social development.
"Emphasizing the importance of intensifying the capabilities of the United Nations in data collection and analy sis and in the dissemination of information. inter aim. in the field of energy.
"I. lakes note of the reports of the Secretary -General on the United Nations Symposium on World Coal Prospects, held at Katowice, Poland. from is to 23 October 1979"- and on trends and issues with regard to energy.", and urges an early implementation of the conclusions and recommendations contained therein, taking into account the views and proposals for their revision expressed by Governments at the seventh session of the Committee on Natural Resources:
"2. hikes note also of the note by the Secretary-General entitled Proposed medium-term plan for "the period 1984-1989): Natural Resources Programme and Energy Programme.63 and recommends that the question of the pricing level should be included in subprogramme 1 of the Energy Programme contained therein, both in the title and in the objective set forth in paragraph 89;
"3.    Declares the need:
(a) To concentrate on the .energy balance and world development, the evolution of global energy supply and demand, and the means to increase energy development:
(b) To give maximum assistance to developing countries, which is necessary for their endeavours to establish priorities in the field of energy:
"(d ) To identify constraints in the development of sources of energy, including constraints encountered in such fields as financingóboth bilateral and multilateralóinformation flows, education and training, research and development, and technology transfer;
"(d) To establish mechanisms for the coordination of activities at the national, regional and global levels, as well as for implementation and reviews of policy measures in the short, medium and long term:

4 Requests in this regard, the Secretary-General to co-ordinate and strengthen research and the dissemination of information with regard to the world energy supply. demand and consumption situation, trends and outlook, drawing upon the work carried out within and outside the United Nations;
"5. Also requests the Secretary-General to prepare a comprehensive report to be submitted to the Committee on Natural Resources at its eighth session. containing:
(a) An analysis of the interconnections between the availability of energy and the process of economic and social development:
(b) An overview of the world energy situation, as well as an assessment of the prospective evolution of the levels of global energy supply and demand:
(c) A review of the energy investment requ Torments of the developing countries and the possible and available means and mechanisms for the financing of such investment, as well as the existing gaps and the prospective means to fill those gaps. particularly in the field of energy exploration, with special reference to the situation of the developing countries, taking into account the desirable levels of increase in the ratio of energy consumption of those countries."
ACTION BYTHE COUNCIL
13.    At its41st meeting, on 24 July 1981 the Council considered the draft resolutions and draft decision
recommended by the Committee in its report (E/1981/
112. paras. 7 and 8) and took the following action:
(a) Draft resolutions I to VII were adopted: for the final texts, see Council resolutions 1981/76. 1981/77. 1981 78. 1981 79. 198! 80. 1981,81 and 1981/82. respectively:
(b) The draft decision was adopted, for the final text, see Council decision 1981,191.
14.    Statements were made by the representatives
of Brazil. Kenya and Venezuela (on behalf of the
Stales Members of the United Nations which are
members of the Group of 77).65
65  In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council
 
Chapter XIX SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered social development questions at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 10.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the Secretary-General on the question of the elderly and the aged (A/36/70);
(b) Report of the Secretary-General on national experience in promoting the co-operative movement (A/36/115):
(c) Report of the Secretary-General on coordination and information in the field of youth (A/36 135):
(d) Report of the Secretary-General on a draft Code of Medical Ethics (A/36/140 and Add.1 and 2):
(e) Report of the Commission for Social Development on its twenty-seventh session.66 chapter I of which contained 11 draft resolutions recommended for adoption by the Council and two draft decisions requiring action by the Council:
(/) Report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Social Aspects of the Development Activities of the United Nations (E/.1981/3):
(g) Report of the Secretary-General concerning the analytical summary of the comments received from Member States and the specialized agencies on the report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Social Aspects of the Development Activities of the United Nations (E/1981/7):
(h) Report of the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control on its sixth session (E/1980/112 and Corr.1).
3.    At its 4th meeting, on 14 April 1981. the Council
allocated the item to the Second (Social) Committee.
which considered it at its 3rd to 12th and 15th meetings. on 16. 21 to 24 and 27 to 29 April and 1 May 1981.
For the report of the Committee on this item, see
document E/1981/57 and Corr.1.
ACTION BY THE SECOND (SOCIAL) COMMITTEE
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
4.    At its 11th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft resolution entitled " United Nations Research Institute for Social Development" and submitted it to the
Council as draft resolution I. For action by the Council see paragraph 32 (a) below.
Social aspects of rural development
5.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Social aspects of rural
66Official Records of the Economic and Social Council. 1981. Supplement No. ft (E'1981/26).

development" and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution II. For action by the Council, see paragraph 32 (a) below.
Youth in the contemporary world
6.    At the same meeting, the Committee considered the draft resolution entitled "Youth in the contemporary world". An amendment was orally proposed. which the Committee adopted."7
7.    The Committee then adopted the draft resolution. as orally amended, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution III. For action by the Council. see paragraph 32 (a) below.
Social aspects of the access to culture
8.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Social aspects of the access to culture" and submitted it to the Council as draft
resolution IV. For action by the Council, see para
graph 32 (a) below.
Draft declaration on social and legal principles relating to adoption and foster placement of children nationally and internationally
9.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Draft declaration on social and legal principles relating to adoption and foster
placement of children nationally and internationally".
and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution V.
For action by the Council, see paragraph 32 (a) below.
Emerging social issues of international concern
10.    At the 6th meeting, the Committee considered the draft resolution entitled "Emerging social issues of international concern". An amendment to the draft resolution was proposed.67
11.    At the 11th meeting, amendments to the amendment were orally proposed.67
12.    At the 12th meeting, on 29 April, the amendments to the amendment were revised.
13.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as amended, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution VI. For action by the Council, see paragraph 32 (a) below.
Strengthening developmental social welfare policies and programmes
14.    At the 11th meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Strengthening devel-
62 For particulars of proposed amendments, subamendments and or revisions see the report of the Committee on this item (E/l98l/57and Corr.1).

opmentul social welfare policies and programmes and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution VII. For action by the Council, see paragraph 32 (a) below.
Welfare of migrant workers and their families
15. At the same meeting the Committee considered the draft resolution entitled "Welfare of migrant workers and their families" and adopted it by 48 votes to none, with 3 abstentions. The Committee then sub-milted it to the Council as draft resolution VIII. For action by the Council, see paragraph 32(b) below
International Year of Disabled Persons
16.    At the same meeting, after an oral amendment
to the draft resolution entitled "International Year of
Disabled Persons* had been proposed."' the Commit
tee adopted the draft resolution, as orally amended.
and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution IX.
For action by the Council, see paragraph 32 (c) below
World Assembly on Aging
17.    At the same meeting, after an oral amendment
to the draft resolution entitled "World Assembly on
Aging" had been proposed."' the Committee adopted
the draft resolution, as orally amended, and submitted
it to the Council as draft resolution X. For action by
the Council, see paragraph 32 (a) below.
Social aspects of the development activities of the United Nations
18.    At the 9th meeting, the Committee considered
a draft resolution entitled "Social aspects of the development activities of the United Nations". At the same
meeting, an amendment to the draft resolution was
introduced.""
19. At the 10th meeting, a second amendment to the draft resolution was introduced, which was subsequently withdrawn at the 11th meeting, and a further amendment was orally proposed.""
20.    At the 12th meeting, the first amendment was
withdrawn and the Committee, having adopted the
oral amendment which had been proposed at the 10th
meeting, adopted the draft resolution, as orally
amended, and submitted it to the Council as draft
resolution XI. For action by the Council, see para
graph 32 (a) below.
co-ordination and information in the field of youth
21.    At its 9th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Co-ordination and information in the field of youth". which was sponsored by Algeria. Bangladesh. Ecuador. India. Indonesia. Mexico. Morocco. Nigeria. Pakistan. Romania. Senegal. Venezuela and Yugoslavia. Burundi subsequently joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
22.    At its 12th meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution XII. For action by the Council, see paragraph 32 (e) below.
 
Women and development
23 At its 9th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Women and development**. sponsored by France and Poland.
24.    At the 12th meeting, the draft resolution was
orally revised The Committee then adopted the draft
resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it to the
Council as draft resolution XIII. For action by the
Council, see paragraph 32 (a) below.
Draw Code of Medical Ethics
25.    At its 12th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Draft Code of Medical Ethics"". which was sponsored by Denmark, Finland,88 Ireland. Italy, the Netherlands."" Norway. Spain and Sweden and was orally revised.
26.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution XIV. For action by the Council, see paragraph 32 (a )below.
Summation of members of the Board of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
27    At its 12th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft decision entitled "Nomination of members of the
Board of the United Nations Research Institute for
Social Development" and submitted it to the Council
as draft decision . For action by the Council, see
paragraph 32 id) below.
Provisional agenda and documentation for the twenty-eighth session of the Commission for Social Development
28    At the same meeting, the Committee, having
considered the draft decision entitled "Provisional
agenda and documentation for the twenty-eighth session of the Commission for Social Development*".
adopted it and submitted it to the Council as draft
decision II. For action by the Council, see paragraph
32 id) below.
Report of the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control
29.    At its 15th meeting, on the proposal of the
Chairman made on the basis of informal consultations.
the Committee considered and adopted a draft decision concerning the report of the Committee on Crime
Prevention and Control. The draft decision was sub
mitted to the Council as draft decision III. For action
by the Council, see paragraph 32 (d) below.
Report of the Commission for Social Development
30.    At the same meeting, on the proposal of the
Chairman, the Committee adopted a draft decision on
the report of the Commission for Social Development
on its twenty-seventh session and submitted it to the
Council as draft decision IV For action by the Council see paragraph 32 (d) below.
ï* In accordance with rule 72 of the rule of procedure of the Economic and Social council

Report of the Secretary-General on national experience in promoting the co-operative movement
31.    At the same meeting, also on the proposal of
the Chairman, the Committee adopted a draft decision
on the report of the Secretary-General on national
experience in promoting the co-operative movement
and submitted it to the Council as draft decision V. For
action b\ the Council, see paragraph 32 (d) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNACU
32.    At its 14th meeting, on 6 Ma 1981. the Council
considered the draft resolutions and draft decisions recommend by the Committee in its report
(E/1981/ 57 and Corr.1.'paras. 40 and 41) and look the
following action:
 
(a) Draft resolutions 1 to VII were adopted: for the texts, see Council resolutions 1981 14. 1981 15. 1981 16. 1981 17. 1981 18. 1981 19 and 198120. respective):
(a) Draft resolution VIII was adopted by 51 votes to none, with 3 abstentions: for the text, see Council resolution 1981 21:
(c) Draft resolutions IX to XIV were adopted: for the texts, see Council resolutions 1981 22. 1981:23, 198124. 198125. 1981 26 and 1981 27 respectively:
(d)   Draft decisions I to V were adopted: for the texts, see Council decisions 1981 120. 191/121. 1981 122. 1981 123 and 1981 124. respectively.
33. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Turkey and the United States of America (see E 1981-SR. 14).
 
Chapter XX
ACTIVITIES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN; UNITED NATIONS DECADE FOR WOMEN: EQUALITY, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
1.    The Council considered the question of activities for the advancement of women at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 9.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:

(a)    Report of the Secretary-General containing proposals for the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Half of the United Nations Decade for Women: Equality, Development and Peace (E/1981/32);
(b)    Report of the Secretary-General on the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (E/1981/33);
(c)    Statement submitted by the International Alliance of WomenóEqual Rights, Equal Responsibilities, the International Council of Women and the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, non-governmental organizations in consultative status, category 1; Associated Country Women of the World, the Friends World Committee for Consultation, the International Association for Religious Freedom, the International Council of Jewish Women, the International Movement for Fraternal Union among Races and Peoples, St. Joan's International Alliance, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, the World Association of Girt Guides and Girl Scouts, the World Movement of Mothers, the World Women's Christian Temperance Union and Zonta International, non-governmental organizations in consultative status, category II; and the International Humanist and Ethical Union, the International Society for Community Development, the Medical Women's International Association, the Population Institute, SERVAS International and the World Education Fellowship, non-governmental organizations on the Roster (E/I981/NGO/2).
3.    The Council, at its 4th meeting, on 14 April
1981, allocated the item to the Second (Social) Committee, which considered it at its 3rd to 12th meetings,
on 16, 21 to 24 and 27 to 29 April 1981. For the re
port of the Committee on this item, see document
E/I981/51.
ACTION BY THE SECOND (SOCIAL) COMMITTEE Social indicators applicable to studies on women
4.    At its 9th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Social indicators applicable to studies on women", which was sponsored by France.
5.    At the 12th meeting, the draft resolution was orally  revised.''9 The Committee then adopted it, as
69 For particulars of the revisions, see [he report of the Committee on this item (E/1981/51).

orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution I. For action by the Council, see paragraph
12 (a) below.
Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Half of the United Nations Decade for Women
6.    At its 10th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Half of the United Nations Decade for Women", which was sponsored by States Members of the United Nations which are members of the Group of 77.70
7.    At the 12th meeting, the draft resolution was orally revised.69 By a recorded vote of 45 to 1, with 5 abstentions, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution II. The voting was as follows:
In favour: Algeria, Argentina,' Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Chile, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Fiji, France, German Democratic Republic, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Senegal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Republic of Cameroon, Venezuela, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia.
Against: United States of America.
Abstaining: Australia, Canada, Germany, Federal Republic of, Italy, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
For action by the Council, see paragraph 12 (b) below.
International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
8.    At its 9th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women", which was sponsored by France.
9.    At its 10th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution issued under the same title, which was sponsored by States Members of the United Nations which are members of the Group of 77.70
10.    At the 12th meeting, the second draft resolution having been orally revised, the first draft resolution was withdrawn. The Committee then adopted the
draft resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it to
the Council as draft resolution III. For action by the
Council, see paragraph 12 (c) below.
70 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.

ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
11.    At its 14th meeting, on 6 May, the Council considered the draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in its report (E/1981/51, para. 17).
12.    After hearing a statement by the representative of France, who proposed that, in draft resolution I, the words "in co-operation with the Statistical Office" be inserted in the fourth preambular paragraph and that the words "the Statistical Office" be inserted in the operative paragraph, after the words "International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women", the Council took the following action:
(a) Draft resolution I was adopted, as orally amended; for the final text, see Council resolution 1981/11;
(b) Draft resolution II was adopted by a recorded vote of 47 to 1, with 5 abstentions; for the final text, see Council resolution 1981/12. The voting was as follows:
In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Chile, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, German Democratic Republic, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malawi, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Senegal, Spain, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Republic of Cameroon, Venezuela, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia.
Against: United States of America.
Abstaining: Australia, Canada, Germany, Federal Republic of, Italy, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(c) Draft resolution III was adopted; for the final text, see Council resolution 1981/13.
 
Chapter XXI
DECADE FOR ACTION TO COMBAT RACISM AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
1    The Economic and Social Council considered the question of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination at the first regular session of 1981I under agenda item 2
2    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the lolloping documents
(a) Annual report of the Secretary-General prepared in accordance with paragraph 18 (f) of the Programme for the Decide for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination E/1981 15 and Add. 1 and 2).
(b) Progress report of the Director General of the United Nations Educational. Scientific and Cultural Organization on action by that organization to study the role of the mass media in combating racism, racial discrimination and apartheid (E/1981 36)
3    The Council considered the item at its 5th to 7th. 11th. 14th and 15th meetings, held on. 16. 20. 21 and 28 April and 6 May 1981   An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary  records (E/1981 SR.S-7. II. 14 and 15)
4    At its 5th meeting, the Council heard an introduction statement by the representative of the Division of Human Rights (see E 1981 SR.5)
ACTION BY THE COUNACIL
Implementation of the Programme for the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination
 5 At the 11th meeting, the representative of Algeria, on behalf of Algeria. Barbados. Bulgaria. Burundi. Cuba. Cyprus. Egypt.71 the German Democratic Republic. Ghana. India. Indonesia. Nicaragua. Nigeria. Pakistan, the Sudan. Uganda, 71  the United Republic of Tanzania.71 Yugoslavia and Zambia, introduced a draft resolution entitled "Implementation of the Programme for the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination" (E/1981 L: 161.
6 A statement by the Secretary-General on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution was circulated under the symbol E 1981 L.32.
7 At its 14th meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution by a recorded vote of 42 to 10). The voting was as follows
In Favour: Algeria, Argentina. Bahamas. Bangladesh. Barbados. Brazil. Bulgaria. Burundi. Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. Chile. China.
In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council
Cyprus, Economic, Ethiopia, Fiji, German Democratic Republic, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Senegal, Spain, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Republic of Cameroon, Venezuela, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia.
Against: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Federal Republic of Ireland, Italy, Norway, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Abstaining None
For the final text, see Council resolution 1981 30.
8.    Statements before the vote were made by the
representatives of Algeria, the Bahamas the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (on
behalf of States Members of the United Nations which
are members of EEC). Spain. Ecuador, the United
States of America and Zambia, as well as by the ob
server for Israel After the adoption of the draft resolution statements were made by the representatives of
Chile. Argentina. Fiji, the Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics and Mexico (see (F. 1981 SR.I4).
Second World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial DISCRIMINATION
9.    At the 11th meeting, the representative of
Algeria, on behalf of Algeria. Bangladesh. Barbados.
Burundi. Cuba. Cyprus. Egypt,71 Ghana. India. Indonesia. Nigeria, the Sudan, the United Republic of
Tanzania, 71 Yugoslavia and Zambia, introduced a
draft decision entitled "Second World Conference to
Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination" (E 1981,
10.    A statement by the Secretary-General on the
programme budget implications of the draft resolution
was circulated to the Council (E 1981 L.32).
11. At its 4th meeting, the Council adopted the draft decision by a recorded vote of 46 to none, with 7 abstentions. The voting was as follows:
In favour Algeria. Argentina. Bahamas. Bangladesh. Barbados. Brazil. Bulgaria. Burundi. Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. Chile. China. Cyprus. Denmark. Ecuador. Ethiopia. Fiji. German Democratic Republic. Ghana. India. Indonesia. Iraq. Ireland. Jordan. Kenya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Malawi. Mexico. Morocco. Nepal. Nicaragua. Nigeria. Norway. Pakistan. Peru. Poland. Senegal. Spain. Sudan. Thailand. Turkey. Union of Soviet So-cialist Republics. United Republic of Cameroon. Venezuela. Yugoslavia. Zaire. Zambia.

Against: None.
Abstaining: Australia. Belgium, Canada, France, German, federal Republic of Italy, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
For the final text see Council decision 1481 130.
12. At the 15th meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Ireland. Denmark. Belgium, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Jordan (see E 1981 SR.15).

Role Of the mass media in combating racism, racial discrimination and apartheid
13. At the same meeting, on the proposal of the President, the Council took note of the progress report of the Director-General of the United Nations Educational. Scientific and Cultural Organization on action by that Organization to study the role of the mass media in combating racism, racial discrimination and apartheid (E 1981 36). See Council decision 1981/131.
 
Chapter XXII
REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER
FOR REFUGEES
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees"-' at its second regular session of 1981.
2.    At its 40th meeting, on 23 July 1981. the Council, on the proposal of the President, decided to transmit, without debate, the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session. See Council decision 1981 186.
'" Officials Records of the General Assembly Thirty-sixth Session. Supplement  no.  12 (A 36/ 12)
 
Chapter XXIII HUMAN RIGHTS QUESTIONS
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered human rights questions at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 7 and at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 5.
2.    At its first regular session. For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the Following documents:
(a) Report of the Secretary-General on measures to be taken against Nazi, Fascist and neo-Fascist activities and all other Forms of totalitarian ideologies and practices based on racial intolerance, hatred and terror (A/36/209):
(b) Report of the Commission on Human Rights on its thirty-seventh session," chapter 1 of which contained Four draft resolutions and 19 draft decisions recommended For adoption by the Council:7-4
(c) Note by the Secretary-General reproducing a communication containing allegations of infringements of trade union rights (E/I98I/28):
(d) Note by the Secretariat containing the parts of the report of the Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts of the Commission on Human Rights submitted pursuant to Economic and Social Council resolution 1980/33, of 2 May 1980, on allegations regarding infringements of trade union rights in South Africa (E/1981/68).
3.    At its second regular session, for its consideration of the item, the Council had before it a note by the
Secretary-General on the implementation of Council
resolution 1981/38 of 8 May 1981 regarding the pro
vision of expert services in the field of human rights to
Equatorial Guinea (E/1981/79).
Action taken at the first regular session of 1981
4.    At its 4th meeting, on 14 April 1981 the Council allocated the item to the Second (Social) Commit
tee, which considered it at the 9th and 12th to 19th
meetings, on 27. 29 and 30 April and on 1,4 and 5 May
1981. For the report of the Committee on this item, see
document E/1981/46 and Corr.1.
ACTION BY   THE   SECOND (SOCIAI) COMMMNTHE
Draft Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief
5.    At its 18th meeting, the Committee considered
the draft resolution entitled "Draft Declaration on the
Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination   Based   on   Religion   or   Belief.   Two
Official Records of the Economic and Social Council. I981. Supplement No. 5 (E/1981/25 and Corr.1 and Add.1).
4 Several of the draft resolutions and decisions contained programme budget implications, which were presented in annex 111 and the addendum to the report.

amendments to the draft resolution were introduced.75 The first amendment was rejected by 25 votes to 10, with 13 abstentions. The sponsor did not insist on a vote on the second amendment submitted.
6.    The Committee then adopted the draft resolution by 45 votes to none, with 5 abstentions, and sub
mitted it to the Council as draft resolution I. For action
by the Council, see paragraph 42 (a) below.
Draft convention on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
7.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Draft convention on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
or punishment" and submitted it to the Council as draft
resolution II. For action by the Council, see paragraph
42 (b) below.
Assistance to the Government of Equatorial Guinea in its efforts to guarantee the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms
8.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Assistance to the Government of Equatorial Guinea in its efforts to guarantee the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental
freedoms" and submitted it to the Council as draft
resolution III. For action by the Council, see para
graph 42 (b) below.
United Nations voluntary fund for victims of torture
9.    At its 13th meeting, the Committee considered
the draft resolution entitled "United Nations voluntary
fund for victims of torture", which was orally
amended.79
10.    At the 18th meeting, further amendments were introduced, which were rejected by 23 votes to 8, with 16 abstentions.75
11.    At the same meeting the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as orally amended, by 34 votes to 5. with 10 abstentions, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution IV. For action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (c) below.
Combating the traffic in persons and the exploitation of the prostitution of others
12.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered
the draft resolution entitled "Combating the traffic in
persons and the exploitation of the prostitution of
others", which was sponsored by France and Japan.
75 For particulars of the amendments and/or revisions, see the report of the Committee on this item (E/1981/46 and Corr.1).

13.    At the 19th meeting, the draft resolution was
orally revised.75 The Committee then adopted the draft
resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it to the
Council as draft resolution V. For action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (d) below.
Report of the Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts of the Commission on Human Rights on allegations of in-fringements of trade union rights in the Republic of South Africa
14.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered the draft resolution entitled "Report of the Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts of the Commission on Human Rights on allegations of infringements of trade union rights in the Republic of South Africa", which was sponsored by Algeria. Barbados. Burundi, Cyprus, Egypt,76 Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea,76 India, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, the Sudan, the United Republic of Cameroon, the United Republic of Tanzania,7" Yugoslavia. Zaire and Zambia. The draft resolution was orally revised.75
15.    At its 19th meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution VI. For action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (d) below.
Violations of human rights in southern Africa: report of the Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts
16.    At its 18th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft decision entitled "Violations of human rights in
southern Africa: report of the Ad Hoc Working Group
of Experts" and submitted it to the Council as draft
decision I. For action by the Council, see paragraph 42
(e) below.
Violations of human rights in southern Africa: mandate of the Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts
17.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Violations of human rights
in southern Africa: mandate of the Ad Hoc Working
Group of Experts" and submitted it to the Council as
draft decision II. For action by the Council, see para
graph 42 (e) below.
Situation of human rights in Chile
18.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Situation of human rights in
Chile" by 27 votes to 4. with 19 abstentions, and sub
mitted it to the Council as draft decision III. For action
by the Council, see paragraph 42 (f) below.
Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances
19.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Working Group on En
forced or Involuntary Disappearances" and submitted
it to the Council as draft decision IV.77 For action by
the Council, see paragraph 42 (g) below.
76 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
77A statement was made concerning the programme budget implications of the draft resolution.
 
Assistance to the Government of the Central African Republic in its effort to guarantee the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms
20.    At its 19th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft decision entitled "Assistance to the Government
of the Central African Republic in its effort to guarantee the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental
freedoms" and submitted it to the Council as draft
decision V. For action by the Council, see paragraph
42 (g) below.
Adverse consequences for the enjoyment of human rights of political, military, economic and other forms of assistance given to the colonial and racist regime in South Africa
21.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Adverse consequences for
the enjoyment of human rights of political, military,
economic and other forms of assistance given to the
colonial and racist regime in South Africa" by 39
votes to 5. with 6 abstentions, and submitted it to the
Council as draft decision VI. For action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (h) below.
The individual's duties to the community and the limitations on human rights and freedoms under article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: a contribution to the freedom of the individual under law
22.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decisions entitled "The individual's duties to
the community and the limitations on human rights and
freedoms under article 29 of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights: a contribution to the freedom of the
individual under law" and submitted them to the
Council as draft decisions VII and VIII. For action by
the Council, see paragraph 42 (/') below.
Development of public information activities in the field of human rights
23.    At its 19th meeting, the Committee considered the draft decision entitled "Development of public in-formation activities in the field of human rights" which was orally amended.
24.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft decision, as orally amended." and submitted it to the Council as draft decision IX. For action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (i) below.
Draft convention on the rights of the child
25.    Also at its 19th meeting, the Committee
adopted the draft decision entitled "Draft convention
on the rights of the child" and submitted it to the
Council as draft decision X. For action by the Council,
see paragraph 42 (i) below.
Human rights and mass exoduses
26.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Human rights and mass
exoduses" by 43 votes to 5, with 2 abstentions, and
submitted it to the Council as draft decision XI. For
action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (j) below.
 
Assistance to the Government of Uganda in its efforts to guarantee the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms
27.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Assistance to the Government of Uganda in its efforts, to guarantee the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms" and
submitted it to the Council as draft decision XII. For
action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (k) below.
Special Representative of the Commission on Human Rights on El Salvador
28.    At its 19th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft decision entitled "Special Representative of the
Commission on Human Rights on El Salvador" and
submitted it to the Council as draft decision XIII. For
action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (l) below.
Situation of human rights in Bolivia
29.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Situation of human rights in
Bolivia" by 37 votes to 3, with 11 abstentions, and
submitted it to the Council as draft decision XIV. For
action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (m) below.
Realization of the economic, social and cultural rights contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and study of the special problems faced by developing countries in their efforts to achieve those rights
30.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Realization of the economic, social and cultural rights contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the Inter
national Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural
Rights, and study of the special problems faced by
developing countries in their efforts to achieve those
rights" by a recorded vote of 50 to 1, and submitted it
to the Council as draft decision XV. The voting was as
follows:
In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Fiji, France, German Democratic Republic, Germany, Federal Republic of, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Senegal, Spain, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. United Republic of Cameroon, Venezuela, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia.
Against: United States of America.
Abstaining:  None.
For action by the Council, see paragraph 42(N) below.
 
Establishment of a working group of the Commission on Human Rights to examine situations referred to the Commission tinder Economic and Social Council resolution 1503 (XLVIII) and those situations of which the Commission is seized.
31.    Also at its 19th meeting, the Committee
adopted the draft decision entitled "Establishment of a
working group of the Commission on Human Rights to
examine situations referred to the Commission under
Economic and Social Council resolution 1503
(XLVIII) and those situations of which the Commission is seized" and submitted it to the Council as draft
decision XVI. For action by the Council, see para
graph 42 (o) below.
Periodic reports on human rights
32.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Periodic reports on human
rights" and submitted it to the Council as draft decision XVII. For action by the Council, see paragraph 42
(o) below.
Meeting services for the Commission on Human Rights
33.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Meeting services for the
Commission on Human Rights" and submitted it to the
Council as draft decision XVIII. For action by the
Council, see paragraph 42 (o) below.
Report of the Commission on Human Rights
34.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Report of the Commission
on Human Rights" and submitted it to the Council as
draft decision XIX. For action by the Council, see
paragraph 42 (o) below.
The right of peoples to self-determination and its application to peoples under colonial or alien domination or foreign occupation
35.    At its 16th meeting, the Committee considered the draft decision entitled "The right of peoples to self-determination and its application to peoples under colonial or alien domination or foreign occupation", which was sponsored by Australia, Canada, Costa Rica,76 Fiji, France, Germany, Federal Republic of, Italy, Japan,7'' Malaysia,76 Nepal, the Netherlands,76 New Zealand,76 Pakistan, Papua New Guinea,76 the Philippines,76 Samoa,76 Singapore,76 Somalia,76 the Sudan, Thailand and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
36.    At its 19th meeting, the Committee adopted the draft decision by a recorded vote of 39 to 7, with I abstention, and submitted it to the Council as draft decision XX. The voting was as follows:
In favour: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Germany, Federal Republic of, Ghana, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria,   Norway,   Pakistan,  Peru,   Senegal,  Spain, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Cameroon, United States of America. Venezuela, Yugoslavia, Zaire. Zambia.
Against: Bulgaria, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, German Democratic Republic, India. Nicaragua, Poland, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Abstaining Algeria.
For action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (p) below.
Allegations regarding infringements of trade union rights in South Africa
37.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered the draft decision entitled "Allegations regarding in-fringements of trade union rights in South Africa", which was sponsored by Algeria, Barbados, Burundi, Cyprus, Egypt,"' Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, the Sudan, the United Republic of Cameroon, the United Republic of Tanzania.76 Yugoslavia, Zaire and Zambia. The draft decision was orally revised.75
38.    At its 19th meeting, the Committee adopted the draft decision, as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft decision XXI. For action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (q) below.
Seminar on the relations between human rights, peace and development
39.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered the draft decision entitled "Seminar on the relations between human rights, peace and development", which was sponsored by Algeria, Argentina, Burundi. Cuba,7" Egypt,76 Ghana, India, Jordan, Nigeria, Pakistan. Peru, Senegal, Yugoslavia, Zaire and Zambia.78
40.    At its 19th meeting, the Committee adopted the draft decision by 38 votes to I. with 12 abstentions. and submitted it to the Council as draft decision XXII. For action by the Council, see paragraph 42 (/ï) below.
Report of the Secretary-General on measures to be taken against Nazi, Fascist and neo-Fascist activities and all other forms of totalitarian ideologies and practices based on racial intolerance, hatred and terror
41.    At the same meeting, on the proposal of the
Chairman, the Committee decided to recommend that
the Council should take note of the report of the
Secretary-General on measures to be taken against
Nazi, Fascist and neo-Fascist activities and all other
forms of totalitarian ideologies and practices based on
racial intolerance, hatred and terror (A/36/209) and
should transmit the report to the General Assembly.
The Committee submitted its recommendation to the
Council as draft decision XXIII. For action by the
Council, see paragraph 42 (s) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
42.    At its 18th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council
considered the draft resolutions and draft decisions
78A statement on the programme budget implications of the draft decision was circulated under the symbol E/1981/C.2/L.I7.

recommended by the Committee in its report (E/ 1981/46 and Corr.1, paras. 62 and 63) and took the following action:
(a) Draft resolution I was adopted by 45 votes to none, with 6 abstentions; for the final text, see Council resolution 1981/36;
(b)    Draft resolutions II and III were adopted; for
the final texts, see Council resolutions 1981/37 and
1981/38, respectively;
(b) Draft resolution IV was adopted by 33 votes to 5. with 11 abstentions: for the final text, see Council resolution 1981/39;
(d) Draft resolutions V and VI were adopted; for the final texts, see Council resolutions 1981/40 and 1981/41. respectively;
(c)    Draft decisions I and II were adopted; for the
final texts, see Council decisions 1981/136 and 1981/
137, respectively:
(f) Draft decision III was adopted by 29 votes to 4, with 19 abstentions: for the final text, see Council decision 1981/138;
(g') Draft decisions IV and V were adopted; for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/139 and 1981/ 140, respectively;
(h) Draft decision VI was adopted by 42 votes to 5, with 6 abstentions; for the final text, see Council decision 1981/141;
(/') Draft decisions VII to X were adopted; for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/142 (draft decisions VII and VIII combined), 1981/143 and 1981/144, respectively:
(j) Draft decision XI was adopted by 46 votes to 5, with 2 abstentions: for the final text, see Council decision 1981/145:
(A) Draft decision XII was adopted: for the final text, see Council decision 1981/146;
(l) Draft decision XIII was adopted by 40 votes to none, with 14 abstentions: for the final text, see Council decision 1981/147:
(m) Draft decision XIV was adopted by 38 votes to 3, with 13 abstentions: for the final text, see Council decision 1981/148:
(n) Draft decision XV was adopted by 51 votes to one:79 for the final text, see Council decision 1981/149;
(o) Draft decisions XVI to XIX were adopted: for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/150, 1981/ 151, 1981/152 and 1981/153, respectively:
(p) Draft decision XX was adopted by a recorded vote of 42 to 8, with one abstention:80 for the final text, see Council decision 1981/154. The voting was as follows:
(q) favour: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh. Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Ecuador, Fiji, France. Germany, Federal Republic of, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico,
79 The representative of Australia subsequently informed the Council that her delegations vote in favour of the draft decision had not been recorded.
80 The representative of the Solomon Islands subsequently indicated to the Secretariat that had his delegation been present in the Second (Social) Committee at the time of the introduction of the draft decision, his delegation would have joined as a sponsor.
 
Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Senegal, Spain, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Cameroon, United States of America, Venezuela, Yugoslavia, Zaire. Zambia.
Against: Bulgaria, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Ethiopia. German Democratic Republic, India, Nicaragua, Poland, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Abstaining: Algeria:
(q) Draft decision XXI was adopted; for the final text, see Council decision 1981/155;
(r) Draft decision XXII was adopted by 38 votes to one, with 12 abstentions; for the final text, see Council decision 1981/156;
(A) Draft decision XXIII was adopted; for the final text, see Council decision 1981/157.
Human rights questions: the case of Ziad Abu Ain
43.    At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council had before it a draft resolution (E/1981/L.39) submitted by the delegations of Algeria, Iraq. Jordan, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco and the Sudan.
44.    At the same meeting, the observer for the Palestine Liberation Organization made a statement (see E/I98I/SR.I9).
45.    The representative of the United States of America made a statement in which he proposed that the Council take no action on the draft resolution (El 1981/L.39). That motion was rejected by the Council by 22 votes to 18, with 12 abstentions.
46.    After hearing statements by the representatives of Spain, the United States of America, Algeria, Yugoslavia and the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (see E/ I98I/SR.I9), the Council, at the request of the representatives of Algeria and Iraq, adopted the draft resolution by a recorded vote of 24 to 14. with 12 abstentions. The voting was as follows:

In favour: Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, German Democratic Republic, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Poland, Senegal, Sudan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Yugoslavia.
Against: Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Fiji, France, Germany, Federal Republic of, Ireland, Italy, Norway, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America.
Abstaining: Bahamas, Ecuador, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Spain, Thailand, United Republic of Cameroon, Venezuela, Zaire.
For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/42.
47.    Statements were made by the representatives
of Brazil, Cyprus, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (on behalf of States members
of the United Nations which are members of EEC),
the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the
Bahamas (see E/I98I/SR.19).
Action taken at the second regular session of 1981
48.    The Council also considered human rights
questions at its 37th meeting, on 16 July 1981. An
account of the discussion is contained in the relevant
summary record (E/1981/SR.37).
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
Provision of expert services in the .field of human rights to Equatorial Guinea
49.    At the 37th meeting, the President of the Council made a statement in which he orally proposed a draft decision regarding the provision of expert services in the field of human rights to Equatorial Guinea.
50.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft decision, as orally amended by the representative of Canada during the discussion. For the final text, see Council decision 1981/167.
 
Chapter XXIV NARCOTIC DRUGS
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered narcotic drugs at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 11.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs on its twenty-ninth session.81 chapter 1 of which contained four draft resolutions and five draft decisions recommended for adoption by the Council,82 as well as other matters requiring action by the Council;
(b) Summary of the report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 1980 (E/1981/34):83
(c) Note by the Secretariat concerning the request of the Government of Spain for a review of decision 1 (S-VI) of 14 February 1980 of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (E/1981/39 and Add.1 and 2).
3.    At its 4th meeting, on 14 April 1981, the Council
allocated the item to the Second (Social) Committee,
which considered it at the 1st to 4th meetings, from 14
to 16 April and on 21 April 1981. For the report of the
Committee on this item, see document E/1981/58.
ACTION BY THE: SECOND (SOCIAL) COMMITTEE
Implementation of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances
4.    At its 4th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft resolution entitled "Implementation of the 1971
Convention on Psychotropic Substances" and sub
mitted it to the Council as draft resolution 1. For action
by the Council, see paragraph 15 (a) below.
Maintenance of a world-wide balance between the supply of narcotic drugs and the legitimate demand for these drugs for medical and scientific purposes
5.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted by
41 votes to none, with 6 abstentions, the draft resolution entitled "Maintenance of a world-wide balance
between the supply of narcotic drugs and the legitimate demand for these drugs for medical and scientific
purposes" and submitted it to the Council as draft
resolution II. For action by the Council, see paragraph
15 (/?) below.
Promotion of understanding of the problems of drug abuse by the general public
6.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution entitled "Promotion of under-
81 Official Records of the Economic and Social Council. 1981. Supplement No. 4 (E/1981/24).
82 A draft resolution and a draft decision contained programme budget implications, which were presented in annex I to the report.
83 For the full report, see Report of the International Narcotics Control Hoard for 1980 (United Nations publication. Sales No. E.8I.XI.2).

standing of the problems of drug abuse by the general public" and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution 111. For action by the Council, see paragraph 15
(c) below.
Special session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
7.    Also as its 4th meeting, the Committee adopted,
by 34 votes to none, with 11 abstentions, the draft
resolution entitled "Special session of the Commission
on Narcotic Drugs" and submitted it to the Council as
draft resolution IV. For action by the Council, see
paragraph 15 (d) below.
Strategy and policies for drug control
8.    At the same meeting, the Committee decided to
recommend that the Council should transmit resolution 1 (XXIX) of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs,
entitled "Strategy and policies for drug control", and
the annex thereto, together with the comments made
thereon by the Council at its first regular session of
1981. to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session. The decision was submitted to the Council as
draft decision I. For action by the Council, see para
graph 15 (e) below.
Report of the International Narcotics Control Board
9.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Report of the International
Narcotics Control Board" and submitted it to the
Council as draft decision II. For action by the Council,
see paragraph 15 (e) below.
Provisional agenda and documentation for the thirtieth session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
10.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision entitled "Provisional agenda and
documentation for the thirtieth session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs" and submitted it to the Council as draft decision III. For action by the Council, see
paragraph 15 (e) below.
Provisional agenda and documentation for the seventh special session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
11.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted,
by 33 votes to none, with 11 abstentions, the draft
decision entitled "Provisional agenda and documentation for the seventh special session of the Commission
on Narcotic Drugs" and submitted it to the Council as
draft decision IV. For action by the Council, see para
graph 15 (f) below.
Calendar of conference and meetings for 1982 and 1983
12.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted,
by 41 votes to none, with 5 abstentions, the draft
decision entitled "Calendar of conferences and meetings for 1982 and 1983" and submitted it to the Council
as draft decision V. For action by the Council, see
paragraph 15 (g) below.
Report of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
13.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted a
draft decision on the report of the Commission on
Narcotic Drugs on its twenty-ninth session and sub
mitted it to the Council as draft decision VI. For action
by the Council, see paragraph 15 (h) below.
Review of decision I (S-VI) of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
14.    At the same meeting, the Committee decided
to recommend that the Council should confirm decision I (S-VI) of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
The recommendation was submitted to the Council as
draft decision VII. For action by the Council, see
paragraph 15 (h) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCU
15.    At its 14th meeting, on ft May 1981,' the Council
considered the draft resolutions and draft decisions recommended by the Committee in its report (El 1981 58, paras. 23 and 24) and took the following action:
(a) Draft resolution 1 was adopted: for the final text, see Council resolution 1981/7:
(b) Draft resolution II was adopted by 45 votes to none, with 5 abstentions; for the final text, see Coun-cil resolution 1981/8;
(c) Draft resolution III was adopted: for the final text, see Council resolution 1981/9;
(d) Draft resolution IV was adopted by 40 votes to none, with 10 abstentions; for the final text, see Council resolution 19818/10;
(e) Draft decisions 1 to III were adopted: for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/113, 1981/114 and 1981/115. respectively;
(f) Draft decision IV was adopted by 41 votes to none, with 9 abstentions: for the final text, see Council decision 1981 lift:
(g) Draft decision V was adopted by 48 votes to none, with 5 abstentions: for the final text, see Council decision 1981/117:
(h) Draft decisions VI and VII were adopted; for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/118 and 1981/119. respectively.
16. At the same meeting, the observer for Sweden. on behalf of Denmark, Finland. Iceland, Norway and Sweden, made a statement (see E/1981/SR.14).
 
Chapter XXV
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON ECONOMIC,
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered the question of the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic. Social and Cultural Rights at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 3.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the reports submitted by States parties to the International Covenant concerning rights covered by articles 6 to 9 and 10 to 12 of the Covenant, as well as a number of other documents. For particulars concerning the documentation, see document E/I981/64, section 11 and annex 111.
3.    The Council, at its 4th meeting, on 14 April 1981. allocated the item to the Sessional Working Group on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic. Social and Cultural Rights, which had been established by the Council in its resolution 1988 (LX) of 11 May 1976 and decisions 1978/10 of 3 May 1978 and 1981/102 of 6 February 1981.
4.    The Working Group held 19 meetings, from 14
to 29 April 1981. A number of informal meetings were
also held during the session. For the report of the
Working Group on this item, see document E/1981/64.
ACTION BY THE SESSIONAL WORKING GROUP Review of the composition, organization and administrative arrangements of the Sessional Working Group
5.    At its 19th meeting, the Working Group sub
mitted its recommendations to the Council on the re
view of the composition, organization and administrative arrangements of the Working Group in draft decision l.84 For action by the Council, see paragraph 9 (a)
below.
Reports called for under article 16 of the International Covenant on Economic. Social and Cultural Rights
6.    At the same meeting, the Working Group pro
posed that the Council should request States parties to
the Covenant that had not yet submitted their reports
as called for under article 16 of the Covenant to do so
as soon as possible. The proposal was submitted to the
Council as draft decision 11. For action by the Council.
see paragraph 9 (b) below.
Provisional agenda for 1982 of the Sessional Working Group of Governmental Experts on the Implemen-tation of the International Covenant on Economic. Social and Cultural Rights
84 The programme budget implications of the draft decision were circulated under the symbol E/ 1981/64/ Add. I.
 
Bureau for 1982 of the Sessional Working Group of Governmental Experts on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic. Social and Cultural Rights
1 At the same meeting, the Working Group adopted the draft proposals made by the Bureau on the provisional agenda for the Working Group and on the Bureau of the Working Group for 1982 and submitted them the Council as draft decisions HI and IV respectively. For action by the Council, see paragraph 9 (c) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
8    At its 15th, 18th and 19th meetings, on 6 and 8 May 1981, the Council considered the draft decisions recommended by the Sessional Working Group in its report (E/1981/64, para. 37). The Council also had before it a statement by the Secretary-General on the programme budget implications of draft decision 1 (E/1981/64/Add.1).
9    At the 19th meeting, the representative of Barbados proposed that, in draft decision II, the words "and Council resolution 1988 (LX) of 11 May 1976 be inserted after the words "in conformity with article 16 of the Covenant". The Council than took the following action on the draft decisions:

(a)    Draft decision 1 was adopted: for the final text, see Council decision 1981/158;
(b)    Draft decision II was adopted, as orally amended; for the final text, see Council decision 1981/159;
(c)    Draft decisions 111 and IV were adopted: for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/160 and 1981/ 161, respectively.
Future review of the composition, organization and administrative arrangements of the Sessional Working Group of Governmental Experts on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic. Social and Cultural Rights
10. At the 15th meeting, the observer for the Netherlands85 proposed a draft decision which was subsequently circulated under the symbol E/1981/L.38 and which read as follows:
"The Economic and Social Council, having considered the report of the Sessional Working Group on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic. Social and Cultural Rights (E/ 1981/64 and Add.1):
85 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
 
"(a) Decides to review the composition, organization, administrative arrangements and methods of work of the Sessional Working Group of Governmental Experts on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights at its first regular session of 1982, in its Second (Social) Committee;
"(b) Decides also to include in the provisional agenda for its first regular session of 1982 a separate and priority item entitled Review of the composition, organization, administrative arrangements and methods of work of the Sessional Working Group of Governmental Experts on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights'."
II. At the 19th meeting, the observer for the Netherlands orally revised the draft decision as follows:
(a) In subparagraph (a), the words "in its Second (Social) Committee" were deleted:
 
(b)   Subparagraph (b) was deleted.
12.    At the same meeting, the representative of
Cyprus proposed that subparagraph (a) be amended to
read as follows:
"Decides to review the composition, organization and administrative arrangements of the Sessional Working Group of Governmental Experts on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights at its first regular session of 1982."
13.    The observer for the Netherlands and the representatives of Canada, Denmark, the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics made statements (see E/1981/SR.I9).
14.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft decision, as orally revised and amended. For the final text, see Council decision 1981/162.
 
Chapter XXVI
INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights at its resumed second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 24 An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary record (E/I981/SR.42).
2.    At its 42nd meeting, on 21 October 1981, the Council, on the proposal of the President, decided to authorize the Secretary-General to transmit the report of the Human Rights Committee on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights"6 directly to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session. See Council decision 1981/193.
86 Official Records of the General Assembly Thirty-sixth Session. Supplement No. 40 (A/36/40).
 
Chapter XXVII
MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION AND ENSURE THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND
DIGNITY OF ALL MIGRANT WORKERS
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights and dignity of all migrant workers at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 8.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the Commission on Human Rights on its thirty-seventh session;87
(b) Report of the Commission for Social Development on its twenty-seventh session.88
3.    The Council, at its 4th meeting, on 14 April
1981, allocated the item to the Second (Social) Committee, which considered it at the 9th, 10th, 17th and
18th meetings, on 27 and 28 April and 4 and 5 May
1981. For the report of the Committee on this item, see
document E/1981/47.
ACTION BY THE SECOND (SOCIAL) COMMITTEE
Measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights and dignity of all migrant workers and their families
4.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered a
draft resolution entitled "Measures to improve the
situation and ensure the human rights and dignity of all
migrant workers", which was sponsored by Algeria,
Barbados, Ecuador, Egypt,89 Mexico, Nigeria, Paki-
87 Official Records of the Economic and Social Council. I981. Supplement No. 5 (E/19891/25 and Corr.1 and Add.1).
88 Ibid., Supplement No. 6 (E/1981/26).
89 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.

stan, Senegal, Turkey and Yugoslavia, and was orally revised.90
5.    At its 18th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft resolution, as orally revised, by a recorded vote
of 44 to none, with 2 abstentions, and submitted it to
the Council. The voting was as follows:91
In favour: Algeria. Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, France, German Democratic Republic. Ghana, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan. Peru, Poland, Senegal, Spain, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Venezuela, Yugoslavia, Zambia.
Against: None.
Abstaining: Germany, Federal Republic of. United States of America. For action by the Council, see paragraph 6 below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
6.    At its 18th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council
adopted, by 50 votes to none, with 2 abstentions, the
draft resolution recommended by the Committee in its
report (E/1981/47, para. 7). For the final text, see
Council resolution 1981/35.
90 For particulars of the revisions, see the report of the Committee on this item (E/1981/47).
91 The representative of Bangladesh indicated that, had he been present at the time of voting, he would have voted in favour of the draft resolution.
 
Chapter XXVIII
INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION AND CO-ORDINATION WITHIN THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM; DRAFT PROGRAMME BUDGET FOR 1982-1983
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered international co-operation and co-ordination within the United Nations system and the draft programme budget for 1982-1983 at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda items 18 and 19. respectively.
2.    For its consideration of the items, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Relevant sections of the proposed programme budget for 1982-1983:92
(h) Report of the Committee for Programme and Co-ordination on its twenty-first session;93
(c) Note by the Secretary-General transmitting the report of the Joint Inspection Unit entitled "Evaluation of the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator" and comments of the Secretary-General thereon (A/36/73 and Add.1):
(d) Report of the Secretary-General on the exchange of information on banned hazardous chemicals and unsafe pharmaceutical products (A/36/255):
(e) Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Coordinator (A/36/259):
(f) Report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Social Aspects of the Development Activities of the United Nations (E/I98I/3):
(g) Note by the Secretary-General transmitting the summary report on international efforts to meet humanitarian needs in emergency situations (E/1981/16 and Corr.1, annex):
(h) Annual overview report of the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination for 1980/81 (E/1981/37 and Corr.1):
(i) Report of the Secretary-General on a World Communications Year: development of communications infrastructure: comments of the Administrative Council of the International Telecommunication Union thereon: and the report of the International Telecommunication Union on the state of preparations for a World Communications Year (E/1981/70 and Add.1 and 2):
(j) Report of the Secretary-General on consumer protection, prepared in compliance with Economic and Social Council resolution 1979/74 (E/I98I/75):
(k) Report of the Chairmen of the Committee for Programme and Co-ordination and of the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination on the Joint Meetings of the two committees (E/I98I/86):
(l) Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Economic and Social Council resolu-
92 Officially Records of the General Assembly Thirty-sixth Session Supplement No.6 (A/36/6).
91 Ibid.,. Supplement No.. 38 (A/36/38).

tion 1981/24 on the social aspects of the development activities of the United Nations (E/1981/87):
(m) Progress report of the Director-General of the World Health Organization on the Global Strategy for Health for All by the Year 2000 (E/1981/83);
(n) Report by the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination on co-ordination of information systems in the United Nations family (E/1981/95);
(o) Statement submitted by the International Organization of Consumer Unions, a non-governmental organization in consultative status, category I, on consumer protection (E/198I/NGO/4):
(p) Extract from the report of the Regional Consultation on consumer protection, held at Bangkok from 2 to 8 June 1981 (E/I981/C.3/L.2).
3.    At its 19th plenary meeting, on 8 May 1981, the
Council allocated the items to the Third (Programme
and Co-ordination) Committee, which considered
them at the 1st to 3rd. 6th to 8th. 10th and 12th to 17th
meetings, on 2. 3. 8 to 10. and 13 to 17 July 1981. For
the report of the Committee on the items, see document E/I98I/96 (Parts I to III).
ACTION BY THE THIRD (PROGRAMME, AND CO-ORDINATION) COMMITTEE
Implementation of Economic and Social Council resolution 1981/124 on the social aspects of the development activities of the United Nations system
4.    At its 3rd meeting, the Committee adopted a
draft decision whereby the Council would take note of
the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Council resolution 1981/24 (E/1981/87) and
submitted it to the Council as draft decision  (see
E/1981/96 (Part 1). para. 41). For action by the Council,
see paragraph 31 (b) below.
Report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Social Aspects of the Development Activities of the United Nations
5.    At its 8th meeting, the Committee considered a draft decision entitled "Report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Social Aspects of the Development Activities of the United Nations", which was sponsored by Italy and orally revised.9'4
6.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft decision, as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft decision II (see E/1981/96 (Part I), para. 41). For action by the Council, see paragraph 31 (h) below.
94 For particulars of revisions and/or amendments, see the report of the Committee on this item (E/1981/96 (Part I)).

World Communications Year: development of communications infrastructures
7.    At its 10th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "World Communications Year: development of communications infrastructures", sponsored by Ghana, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Madagascar,95 Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria and Yugoslavia.
8.    At the same meeting, an amendment was proposed. which was subsequently accepted by the sponsors."4
9.    At the 13th meeting, the draft resolution was further revised orally. Kenya then joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
10.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it
to the Council as draft resolution I (see E/1981/96 (Part
I), para. 40). For action by the Council, see paragraph
31 (a) below.
Global Strategy for Health for All by the Year 2000
11.    At its 12th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Global Strategy for Health for All by the Year 2000", sponsored by Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Federal Republic of. Greece.95 Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg.95 the Netherlands, 95 Norway, Senegal and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
12.    At the same meeting, amendments to the draft resolution were proposed. After being revised, the amendments were accepted by the sponsors.94
13.    Also at the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution II (see E/1981/96 (Part I), para. 40). For action by the Council, see paragraph 31 (a) below.
Exchange of information on banned hazardous chemicals and Unsafe pharmaceutical products
14.    At its 13th meeting, the Committee considered
a draft decision, proposed by the Chairman, whereby
the Council would take note of the report of the
Secretary-General on the exchange of information on
banned hazardous chemicals and unsafe pharmaceutical products (A/36/255) and would transmit it to the
General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session.
15.    At the same meeting, the draft decision was
orally amended.94 The Committee then adopted the
draft decision, as orally amended, and submitted it to
the Council as draft decision III (see E/1981/96 (Part I),
para. 41). For action by the Council, see paragraph 31
(b) below.
Consumer protection
16.    At its 13th meeting, the Committee considered
a draft resolution entitled "Consumer protection".
sponsored by Barbados, India, Iraq, Mexico, Nigeria.
95 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
 
Peru, the Sudan. Venezuela, Yugoslavia and Zambia.9"
17.    At the 17th meeting, the draft resolution was orally revised as a result of informal consultations.97 An amendment to the revised text was proposed and was accepted by the sponsors.94
18.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution III (see E/1981/96 (Part 1). para. 40). For action by the Council, see paragraph 31 (a) below.
International efforts to meet humanitarian needs in emergency situations
19.    At its 15th meeting, the Committee considered
a draft resolution entitled "International efforts to
meet humanitarian needs in emergency situations98
sponsored by France.
20.    In introducing the draft resolution, the representative of France indicated that, while some consultations had been held on the draft resolution it had not been possible to reach agreement on the text. He therefore did not propose to seek action by the Committee at this time, but had offered the draft to serve as a basis for discussion at the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly.
21.    The Committee held an extensive debate on international efforts to meet human rights needs in emergency situations. Informal consultations on a possible proposal were held among some delegations but, in the time available, it was not possible to reach overall agreement on a text. In the circumstances, the Chairman of the Committee held informal consultations with interested delegations at which the draft resolution was circulated by the delegation of France. Various delegations expressed views on the text and the basis for it. Some delegations believed that it would be useful to invite the Secretary-General to submit any further proposals or suggestions he might have on this subject, with a view to developing the views which were expressed by delegations in the Third (Programme and Co-ordination) Committee and which were reflective of consensus. The questions of the timing and the appropriate body to which the issue should be referred were also raised by some delegations. One view was that the matter should be referred in the first instance, to the Economic and Social Council at its resumed second regular session of 1981 while another was that the matter should only be considered by the Council at its second regular session of 1982. However, the majority of delegations present were agreeable to the resumption of discussion not later than the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly. using the text of the draft resolution98 as a starting point.
22. At its 16th meeting, the Committee considered a draft decision entitled "International efforts to meet
96 A statement of the programme budget implications of the draft resolution was circulated under the symbol E/1981/C.3/L. 18. At the 17th meeting, the representative of the Office of Financial Services drew the attention of the Committee to an error in that document.
97 The programme budget implications set out in document E/ 198I/C.3/L.I8 did not apply to the revised text of the draft resolution.
98 E/198I/C.3/L.II.
 
humanitarian needs in emergency situations", which was proposed by the Chairman on the basis of the discussion held in the Committee and his ensuing informal consultations.
23.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted
the draft decision and submitted it to the Council (see
E/1981/96(Part II). para. 9). For action by the Council.
see paragraph 34 below
Report of the Administrative Committee on Coordination on co-ordination of information systems in the United Nations family
24.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee adopted a
draft decision whereby the Council would take note of
the report of the Administrative Committee on Co
ordination on the co-ordination of information systems
in the United Nations family (E/1981-95) and sublimit to the Council as draft decision I (see E/1981 96 (Part
111), para. 16). For action by the Council, see para
graph 35 (b) below.
Strengthening of the co-ordination of information systems
25.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Strengthening the coordination of information systems'", which was sponsored by Belgium. Japan."' Norway. Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America and which was orally revised.
26.    At the same meeting, after informal consultations, the draft resolution was further revised orally.94 The Committee then adopted the draft resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution 1 (see E/1981.'96 (Part 111), para. 15). For action by the Council, see paragraph 35 (a) below.
Report of the Committee for Programme and Co-ordination
27.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered a draft decision entitled "Report of the Committee for Programme and Co-ordination", which was sponsored by India. Pakistan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and orally revised.1"
28.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft decision, as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft decision II (see E/1981/96 (Part III), para. 16). For action by the Council, see paragraph 35 (b) below.
Overview of the objectives and plans of the United Nations system
29.    Also at its 17th meeting, on the proposal of the
Chairman, the Committee adopted a draft decision on
the overview of the objectives and plans of the United
Nations system and submitted it to the Council as
draft decision III (see E/1981/96 (Part III), para. 16).
For action by the Council, see paragraph 35 (b) below.
 
Report of the Joint Inspection Unit on the subregional offices for Central America and Panama and for the Caribbean of the Economic Commission for Latin America
30.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee, on the
proposal of the Chairman, adopted a draft decision
whereby the Council would take note of the note by
the Secretary-General transmitting the report of the
Joint Inspection Unit on subregional offices for Central America and Panama and for the Caribbean of the
Economic Commission for Latin America (A/36/102
and Corr. 1) and the comments of the Secretary-
General thereon (A.36/102/Add.1), and submitted it to
the Council as draft decision IV (see E/1981/96 (Part
III), para. 16). For action by the Council, see para
graph 35 (b) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
31.    At its 40th meeting, on 23 July 1981, the Council considered the draft resolutions and draft decisions
recommended by the Committee in part I of its report
(E/1981/96 (Part I), paras. 40 and 41) and took the
following action:
(a) Draft resolutions I to 111 were adopted: for the final texts, see Council resolutions 1981/760, 1981/61 and 1981 62 respectively:
(b) Draft decisions 1 to III were adopted: for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/175, 1981/176 and 198/77 respectively.
32.    Statements were made by the representatives of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Brazil and Bulgaria, as well as by the representative of the International Telecommunication Union (see E/1981/ SR.40).
33.    At the same meeting, the Council considered the draft decision recommended by the Committee in part II of its report (E/1981 96 (Part II). para. 9).
34.    After statements had been made by the representatives of Kenya. France. Mexico, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Venezuela (on behalf of States Members of the United Nations which are members of the Group of 77) and India, as well as by the Chairman of the Committee (Mr. Reid Morden) and the President of the Council (see E/1981/SR.40) the Council adopted the draft decision. For the final text, see Council decision 1981/178).
35.    At the same meeting, the Council considered
the draft resolution and draft decisions recommended
by the Committee in part III of its report (E/1981/96
(Part III), paras. 15 and 16) and took the following
action:
(a) The draft resolution was adopted: for the final text, see Council resolution 1981/63:
(b) Draft decisions I to IV were adopted: for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/179, 1981/180, 1981/181 and 1981/182, respectively.
36.    The representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics made a statement (see E/1981/SR.40).
 
Chapter XXIX OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES
 
1. The Economic and Social Council considered operational activities at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 17.
2. For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Note by the Secretary-General transmitting the report of the Joint Inspection Unit on assistance by the United Nations system to regional intercountry technical co-operation institutions and the comments of the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination thereon (A/36/101 and Corr.1 and Add.1):
(h) Report of the Working Group of Government Experts on the United Nations Revolving Fund tor Natural Resources Exploration (E/1981/23):
(c)    Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme on its twenty-eighth session :99
(d)    Decisions and conclusions of the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund:"100
(e) Annual report of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on the United Nations Volunteers (DP/535):
(f) Annual report of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on the United Nations Revolving Fund for Natural Resources Exploration (DP/537):
(g) Report of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on the United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries (DP/541):
(h) Report of the High-level Committee on the Review of Technical Co-operation among Developing Countries on the work of its second session.'"'
3 At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council allocated the item to the Third (Programme and Coordination) Committee, which considered it at the 9th to 12th, 16th and 17th meetings, on 13, 14 and 17 July 1981 For the report of the Committee on this item, see document E/198I/I02.
ACTION BY THE THIRD (PROGRAMME AND CO-ORDINATION) COMMITTEE
United Nations Children's Fund
4 At its 16th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled   'United Nations Children s
99 Official Records of the Economic and Social Council,1981 Supplement No. II (E/1981/GI/Rev.1).
100 See Official Records of the Economic and Social Council.
1981 Supplement No. 8 (E/1981/48)    
'"' Official Records of the General Assembly Thirty-Sixth Session. Supplement No. 39 (A/36/39).
 
Fund", sponsored by Canada. Finland,'"- France, Ghana, India, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Norway, Pakistan. Senegal, Sweden102  and Yugoslavia.
s At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution 1. For action by the Council, see paragraph 15 (a) below.
United Nations Revolving Fund for National Resources Exploration
6    At its 16th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "United Nations Revolving Fund for Natural Resources Exploration . sponsored by Argentina. Italy, Japan102 and Peru.
7    At the same meeting, an amendment to the draft resolution was proposed orally and was accepted by the sponsors.'",
8    The Committee then adopted the draft resolution as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution II. For action by the Council, see paragraph 15 (a) below.
High-level Committee on the Review of Technical ' Co-operation among Developing Countries
9. Also at its 16th meeting, the Committee adopted a draft resolution entitled "High-level Committee on the Review of Technical Co-operation among Developing Countries", sponsored by Argentina, the Bahamas. Bangladesh. Burundi, Fiji. India, Indonesia, Kenya. Malawi, Mexico. Nepal. Pakistan, Romania.1'02 Spain, Turkey and Yugoslavia, and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution III. For action by the Council, see paragraph 15 (a) below.
United Nations Volunteers programme
10 At its 16th meeting, on the proposal of the Chairman, the Committee adopted a draft decision whereby the Council would take note of the annual report of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on the United Nations Volunteers (DP/535) and of decision 81/1 of 18 June 1981 adopted by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme at its twenty-eighth session The draft decision was submitted to the Council as draft decision I. For action by the Council. see paragraph 15 (h) below.
102 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
103' For particulars of the amendment, see the report of the Committee on this item (E/1981/102).
 
United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries
11.    At the same meeting, on the proposal of the
Chairman, the Committee adopted a draft decision
whereby the Council would take note of the report of
the Administrator of the United Nations Development
Programme on the United Nations Special Fund For
Land-locked Developing Countries (DP/541) and of
decision 81/3 of 19 June 1981 adopted by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme at its twenty-eighth session. The draft decision was submitted to the Council as draft decision II.
For action by the Council, see paragraph 15 (h) below.
Assistance by the United Nations system to regional intercountry technical co-operation institutions
12.    Also at the same meeting, on the proposal of
the Chairman, the Committee adopted a draft decision
whereby the Council would take note of the note by
the Secretary-General transmitting the report of the
Joint Inspection Unit entitled "Assistance by the
United Nations system to regional intercountry technical co-operation institutions" (A/36/101 and Corr. I)
and of the comments of AAC thereon (A/36/101/
Add.1). The draft decision was submitted to the Council as draft decision III. For action by the Council, see
paragraph 15 (b) below.
 
Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme
13.    At its 17th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme", sponsored by Argentina, the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Burundi, Canada, Denmark. Fiji, Finland.102 India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, the Netherlands,1"- Norway. Pakistan. Sweden,1"- Turkey, the United States of America and Yugoslavia.
14.    At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution and submitted it to the Council as draft resolution IV. For action by the Council, see paragraph 15 (a) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
15.    At its 39th meeting, on 22 July 1981, the Council considered the draft resolutions and draft decisions
recommended by the Committee in its report (E/1981/
102. paras. 23 and 24), and took the following action:
(a) Draft resolutions I to IV were adopted; for the final texts, see Council resolutions 1981/56, 1981/57, 1981/58 and 1981/59, respectively:
(b) Draft decisions 1 to III were adopted; for the final texts, see Council decisions 1981/172. 1981/173 and 1981/174. respectively.
 
Chapter XXX
-EBHSHBHS
ATED WITH THE UNITED NATIONS
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered
the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting
of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples by
the specialized agencies and the international institutions associated with the United Nations and assisstance to the oppressed people of South Africa and their
national liberation movement by agencies and institutions within the United Nations system at its second
regular session of 1981 under agenda items 20 and 21,
respectively.
2.    For its consideration of the items, the Council
had before it the following documents:
(a) Under item 20:
(i) Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples by the specialized agencies and the international institutions associated with the United Nations (A/36/154 and Add.1):
(ii)   Report of the Secretary-General on assistance
to the Palestinian people (A/36/305):
(iii) Report of the President of the Council on consultations held with the Chairman of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (E/1981/89);.
(b)   Under item 21:
Report of the President of the Economic and Social Council on consultations held with the Chairman of the Special Committee against Apartheid and the Chair-man of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (E/1981/90).
3 At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981. the Council allocated the items to the Third (Programme and Co-ordination) Committee, which considered them concurrently at its 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th meetings, on 6,7.9 and 10 July 1981. For the report of the Committee on these items, see document E/1981/97.
ACTION BY THE THIRD (PROGRAMME AND CO-ORDINATION) COMMITTEE
Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and assistance to the oppressed people of South Africa and their national liberation movement by the specialized agencies and the international institutions associated with the United Nations
 
4     At its 7th meeting, the Committee considered a draft resolution entitled "Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonia Countries and Peoples and assistance to the oppressed people of South Africa and their national liberation movement by the specialized agencies and the international institutions associated with the United Nations". sponsored by  Algeria,  Barbados   Burundi, Ethiopia. Ghana. India, Indonesia. Iraq, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Morocco   Nepal, Nigeria Pakistan. Senegal, the Sudan. Trinidad and Tobago Venezuela.   Yugoslavia,   Zaire   and   Zambia.    the Bahamas, Cuba and Kenya subsequently joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
5    At its 8th meeting, the Committee adopted the
draft resolution by 29 votes to 1. with 6 abstentions,
and submitted it to the Council. For action by the
Council, see paragraph 7 (a) below.
Assistance to the Palestinian people
6    At its 8th meeting, the Committee adopted a
draft decision proposed by the Chairman, whereby the
Council would take note of the report of the
Secretary-General on assistance to the Palestinian
people (A/36/305) and would transmit it to the General
Assembly at its thirty-sixth session. For action by the
Council, see paragraph 7 (b) below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
7    At its 39th meeting, on 22 July 1981 the Council
considered the draft resolution105 and draft decision
recommended by the Committee in its report (b/
1981/97. paras. 14 and 15) and took the following action:
(a) The draft resolution was adopted by 34 votes to 1 with 6 abstentions: for the final text, see Council resolution 1981/54:
(b) The draft decision was adopted: for the final text, see Council decision 1981/171.
8    The representatives of the United States of
America and the Federal Republic of Germany made
statements (see E/1981/SR.39).
104 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
105 The representative of Bangladesh stated that had his delegation been present at the time of the Committee's consideration of the draft resolution, his delegation would have joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
 
Chapter XXXI
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEDIUM-TERM AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMME IN THE SUDANO-SAHELIAN REGION
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered the implementation of the medium-term and long-term recovery and rehabilitation programme in the Sudano-Sahelian region at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 22.
2.    For its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the medium-term and long-term recovery and rehabilitation programme in the Sudano-Sahelian region (A/36/208 and Add.1).
3.    At its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council allocated the item to the Third (Programme and Coordination) Committee, which considered it at the 12th, 13th and 15th meetings, on 14, 15 and 16 July 1981 For the report of the Committee on this item, see document E/1981/101.
ACTION BY THE. THIRD (PROGRAMME AND CO-ORDINATION) COMMITTEE
Implementation of the medium-term and long-term recovery and rehabilitation programme in the Sudano-Sahelian region
4.    At its 15th meeting, the Committee considered a draft   resolution   entitled   "Implementation   of   the medium-term and long-term recovery and rehabilitation programme in the Sudano-Sahelian region", sponsored by Algeria, Bangladesh, Burundi, France, Iraq, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Senegal, Yugoslavia and Zaire. Nigeria subsequently joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
5. At the same meeting, an amendment to the draft resolution was orally proposed. After informal consultations, the sponsors orally revised the draft resolution, taking into account the proposed amendment.""'
6 Also at the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution, as orally revised, and submitted it to the Council. For action by the Council, see paragraph 7 below.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
7. At its 39th meeting, on 22 July 1981, the Council considered the draft resolution recommended by the Committee in its report (E/1981/101, para. 9) and adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/55.
106 For particulars of the proposed amendment and the revision. see the report of the Committee on this item (E/1981/101).
 
Chapter XXXII SPECIAL ECONOMIC, HUMANITARIAN AND DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered special economic, humanitarian and disaster relief assistance at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 4 and at its second regular session of 1981 also under agenda item 4.
2.    At its first regular session, for its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the Secretary-General on assistance to refugees in Somalia (A/36/136);
(b) Report of the Secretary-General on humanitarian assistance to refugees in Djibouti (A/36/214);
(c) Report of the Secretary-General on the situation of refugees in the Sudan (A/36/216);
(d)    Note by the Secretary-General containing the summary report on international efforts to meet hu-manitarian needs in emergency situations (E/1981/16 and Corr.1):
(e)    Chapter IV of the report of the Committee for Development Planning on its seventeenth session.107
3.    At its second regular session, for its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the report of
the Secretary-General on the review of progress in the
implementation of special measures in favour of the
least developed among the developing countries, in
cluding those of the Immediate Action Programme for
1979-1981 (E/1981/92).
Action taken at the first regular session of 1981
4.    The Council considered the item at its 8th to 13th, 15th and 18th meetings, on 24,27,28 and 30 April and on 4, 6 and 8 May 1981. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary records (E/1981/SR.8-13, 15 and 18).
5.    At the 8th meeting, the Joint Co-ordinator for Special Economic Assistance Programmes made an introductory statement in which he also reported, on behalf of the Secretary-General, on assistance to displaced persons in Ethiopia108 and on the proceedings of the International Conference on Assistance to Refugees in Africa, convened in accordance with General Assembly resolution 35/42 of 25 November 1980. At the same meeting, the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator reported, on behalf of the Secretary-General, on assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Ethiopia (see E/I981/SR.8).
107 Official Records of the Economic and Social Cornell, 1981. Supplement No. 7 (E/1981/27).
108 The Council, at its organizational session for 1981, had agreed to consider this question at its first regular session of 1981 (see A/36/3/Add.40 (Part I), annex. Council decision 1981/100, para. 2).
 
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL Assistance to refugees in Somalia
6.    At the 11th meeting, on 28 April, the representative of Zaire, on behalf of Bangladesh, Djibouti,""' Egypt,109 Ghana, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia,109 Mauritania,108 Morocco, Nepal, Oman,109 Pakistan, the Philippines,109 Senegal, Sierra Leone,109 Singapore,109 Somalia,109 the Sudan, Swaziland,109 Thailand, Tunisia,109 Uganda109 and Zaire, introduced a draft resolution entitled "Assistance to refugees in Somalia" (E/1981/L.18). Burundi, Indonesia, Zambia and Zimbabwe subsequently joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
7.    A statement by the Secretary-General on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution was circulated under the symbol E/1981/L.31.
8.    At the 13th meeting, the representative of Ethiopia introduced amendments to the draft resolution (E/1981/L.29 and Corr.1), which read as follows:
"A.   Preambular paragraphs "Fourth preambular paragraph
"Delete the words 'providing up-to-date information on the condition of the growing refugee population in Somalia and an assessment of their overall needs'.
"Fifth preambular paragraph "Delete the words 'on 11 March 1981\
"Sixth preambular paragraph
"After the word 'Recognizing', add the words 'the need of the refugees for generous international assistance' and delete the remainder of the paragraph.
"B.   Operative paragraphs
"Operative paragraph 1
"Delete the word 'Strongly' and insert the words 'once more' between the word 'endorses' and the words 'the appeal'.
"Operative paragraph 2
"After the words 'Commends the Secretary-General for' add the words 'assisting the Government of Somalia in securing relief aid for the refugees' and delete the remainder of the paragraph.
"Operative paragraph 5
"Replace the phrase 'Endorses the findings and recommendations' with the phrase 'Takes note of the report".
"Operative paragraph 6
"Delete the whole paragraph and replace it with the following text:
109 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
 
""6. Takes note also of the measures which the Government of Somalia has taken to assist the refugees in its territory.'.
"Operative paragraph 8
"After the words 'economic infrastructure', add the words 'necessary for the provision of relief aid for the refugees' and delete the remainder of the paragraph. "After operative paragraph 8, add a new operative
paragraph to read as follows:
" '9. Calls upon all concerned to ensure that the international assistance provided shall be used for the sole purpose of providing relief and rehabilitation for the refugees;'.
"Operative paragraphs 9 and 10
"Delete both paragraphs and replace them with the following text:
"' 10 Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to report to the Economic and Social Council at its first regular session of 1982, on the progress achieved in the implementation of the present resolution.' "
9 In introducing the amendments, the representative of Ethiopia orally revised the amendment to operative paragraph 6 so that the paragraph would read:
"6    Deplores the expansionist policy of the Government of Somalia which is the root cause of the refugee problem in the whole of Africa". 10.    At the same meeting, the President announced that following informal consultations, the sponsors of the draft resolution had accepted a revision to operative paragraph  5  thereof,  whereby  the word "Endorses" would be replaced by the words "lakes note
11 The Council continued its consideration of the draft resolution and the amendments thereto, as orally revised, in conjunction with its consideration of draft resolution E/I98I/L.22 and the amendments thereto (see paras. 14-20 below).
Assistance to displaced persons in Ethiopia 12 At the 12th meeting, on 30 April, the observer for Zimbabwe.109' on behalf of Bangladesh. Burundi. Cuba 109 Djibouti.""' Ethiopia. Ghana, India, Kenya. Nepal. Pakistan, the Sudan. Tunisia.109 Uganda.109 the United Republic of Tanzania109 and Zimbabwe.109 introduced a draft resolution entitled "Assistance to displaced persons in Ethiopia' (E/1981/L.22). The text of the draft resolution was orally corrected by the Secretary of the Council by the insertion, in operative paragraph 4. of the words "displaced persons in after the words "on assistance to", and by the insertion, in operative paragraph 5. of the words "displaced persons and" before the words "voluntary returnees . Zambia subsequently joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
13     At its 13th meeting, the Council had before it amendments to the draft resolution (E/I981/L.30 and
 
Corr.1  and Add.1), proposed by the observer for Somalia109' which read as follows: "Second preambular paragraph "Reword the paragraph as follows:
"ïHaving heard the statement of the Commissioner for Relief and Rehabilitation of Ethiopia on 24 April 1981 on the question of displaced persons of Ethiopia". "Fifth preambular paragraph, .first line
"Delete the words 'with regret'.
"Sixth preambular paragraph
"Delete the paragraph and replace it with the following text:
" Noting further the extreme difficulties encountered by displaced persons in Ethiopia while victims of both the oppressive policies of the Government of Ethiopia and of natural disasters .
"Operative paragraph 2
"Delete the words 'to assist the Government of Ethiopia in its efforts'. "Operative paragraph 4, fourth line
"After the words on the basis of add the words the appeal of the Secretary-General dated 11 November 1981' and delete the remainder of the paragraph.
"After operative paragraph 4. insert a new operative paragraph 5. reading as follows:
" '5 Calls upon all concerned to ensure that any assistance given shall be utilized solely for the purpose of providing relief to the displaced persons.
"Renumber the original operative paragraphs 5 and 6 accordingly.
"Operative paragraph 5
"Insert the word "certified" between the words rehabilitation of and the words "voluntary returnees"."
Adoption of draft resolutions El1981IL.18 and ' EI1981IL.22
14.    At its 13th meeting, after hearing statements by the representatives of Morocco, Zambia, Ethiopia. Zaire, Yugoslavia and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the observer for Somalia (see E/1981/ SR.13). the Council postponed to a later meeting consideration of the draft resolution entitled "Assistance to refugees in Somalia" (E/I981/L.I8) and the amendments thereto (E/1981/L.29 and Corr.1), as orally revised, and the draft resolution entitled "Assistance to displaced persons in Ethiopia" (E/I981/L.22) and the amendments thereto (E/198I/L.30 and Corr.1 and Add.1).
15.    At the 15th meeting, the President made a statement concerning consultations he had held on the two draft resolutions (see E/1981/SR.15).
16.    At the same meeting, the representative of
Ethiopia and the observer for Somalia made statements (see E/I98I/SR.15).
 
17.    Following a procedural debate in which the representatives of Morocco, Algeria, Ghana. Barbados and Ethiopia made statements, the Council rejected, by 10 votes to 3, with 35 abstentions, the motion by the representative of Barbados to close the debate on the item.
18.    After hearing statements by the representatives of Morocco, Algeria, the German Democratic Republic and Ghana, the Council adopted, by 23 votes to 13, with 14 abstentions, a motion proposed by the representative of Morocco to take no action on the amendments proposed to the draft resolutions.
19.    At the same meeting, after hearing statements by the representatives of Morocco. Ethiopia, Algeria. the Sudan and Zambia, as well as by the observer for Somalia, the Council adopted the draft resolution entitled "Assistance to refugees in Somalia" (E/1981 L.18). as orally revised, and the draft resolution entitled "Assistance to displaced persons in Ethiopia" (E/1981/L.22). For the final texts, see Council resolutions 1981/31 and 1981/32. respectively.
20.    After the adoption of the draft resolutions.
statements were made by the representatives of
Ethiopia and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
and by the observer for Somalia (see E/1981/SR.15).
Humanitarian assistance to refugees in Djibouti
21.    At the 12th meeting, the representative of Bangladesh, on behalf of Bangladesh. Djibouti,109" Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy. Jordan. Kenya, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malawi. Morocco, Pakistan. Senegal, Somalia.109' the Sudan. Swaziland,109 Tunisia109 Turkey, the United Republic of Cameroon, Zaire, Zambia and Zimbabwe.109 introduced a draft resolution entitled "Humanitarian assistance to refugees in Djibouti" (E/I98I/L.21).
22.    A statement by the Secretary-General on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution was circulated under the symbol E/1981/L.31.
23.    At its 13th meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/4.
24.    Following the adoption of the draft resolution the observer for Djibouti made a statement (see E/ 1981/SR.I3).
Assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Ethiopia
25.    At the 12th meeting, the observer for Zimbabwe,'0'' on behalf of Bangladesh, Burundi, Cuba,'09 Djibouti,109 Egypt,109 Ethiopia, Ghana. India, Kenya. Nepal, Pakistan, the Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania,109 Uganda,'09 Yugoslavia and Zimbabwe,'09 introduced a draft resolution entitled "Assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Ethiopia" (E/1981/L.23). Indonesia, Turkey and Zambia subsequently joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
26.    At its 15th meeting, the Council considered amendments to the draft resolution proposed by the observer for Somalia (E/1981/L.33),'09 which read as follows:
"Title
 "Replace the word "areas" by the word people".
"Third preambular paragraph "Replace the existing paragraph by the following:
 " Noting the statement of the Commissioner for
Relief and Rehabilitation of  Ethiopia,'.
"Operative paragraph 1
 "Replace the word areas' by the word 'people'.
"Operative paragraph 2
"After the words in its relief and rehabilitation efforts' delete the remainder of the paragraph.
"Operative paragraph 3
"After the words 'to continue' reformulate the sentence as follows: 'their assistance for relief and rehabilitation of the drought-stricken people in Ethiopia;'.
"Operative paragraph 4:
"1. Insert the following as new operative paragraph 4:
" 'Calls upon all concerned to ensure that any assistance given shall be used solely for the purpose of providing relief and rehabilitation to the drought-stricken people:".
"2. Renumber existing operative paragraph 4 accordingly."
27.    At the same meeting, the amendments were
withdrawn. The Council subsequently adopted the
draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/33.
Situation of refugees in the Sudan
28.    At the 12th meeting, the representative of Indonesia. on behalf of Algeria. Bangladesh, Canada. Djibouti.109 Egypt,109 Ethiopia, Ghana. India. Indonesia, Italy. Jordan. Kenya. Morocco. Nepal. Nigeria. Pakistan. Senegal. Somalia.109 the Sudan. Thailand. Turkey. the United Republic of Cameroon. Yugoslavia. Zaire. Zambia and Zimbabwe.109 introduced a draft resolution entitled "Situation of refugees in the Sudan" (E/1981/L.24). Spain subsequently joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
29.    At its 13th meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/5.
30.    After the adoption of the draft resolution, the
representative of the Sudan made a statement (see
E/I98I/SR.I3).
Summary report of the Secretary-General on international efforts to meet humanitarian needs in emergency situations
31.    At its 15th meeting, the Council had before it a draft decision proposed by the President (E/I98I/L.35) submitted on the basis of consultations held informally on the Councils substantive consideration of the summary report of the Secretary-General on international efforts to meet humanitarian needs in emergency situations, prepared pursuant to Council resolution 1980/43 of 23 July 1980.
32.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft decision. For the final text, see Council decision 1981/132.
 
International Conference on Assistant to Refugees in Africa
33.    At its 15th meeting, the Council, on the proposal of the President, decided to take note of the
report made on behalf of the Secretary-General at the
8th meeting, on 24 April 1981, on the proceedings of
the International Conference on Assistance to Refugees in Africa. For the final text, see Council decision
1981/133.
Inclusion of Guinea-Bissau in the list of the least developed countries
34.    At its 18th meeting, the Council had before it a draft resolution entitled "Inclusion of Guinea-Bissau in the list of the least developed countries'' (E/1981/ L.37), submitted by the Vice-President of the Council. Mr. Uddhav Deo Bhatt (Nepal), on the basis of informal consultations held on chapter IV of the report of the Committee for Development Planning on its seventeenth session.107
35.    At the same meeting, the observer for Djibouti made a statement (see E/I98I/SR.I8).
36.    Also at the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/34.
37.    After the adoption of the draft resolution. statements were made by the representatives of Denmark (on behalf also of Finland, Iceland. Norway and Sweden). Brazil, Bangladesh and the Sudan (see E/ 1981/SR.18).
Action taken at the second regular session of 1981
38.    The Council also considered special economic,
humanitarian and disaster relief assistance at its 35th
to 38th meetings, from 14 to 16andon20July 1981. An
account of the discussion is contained in the relevant
summary records (E/I98I/SR.35-38).
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
Special economic assistance
Humanitarian assistance to refugees
Implementation of special measures in favour of the least developed countries
39.    At the 35th meeting, the Joint Co-ordinator. Special Economic Assistance Programmes, made an oral report, on behalf of the Secretary-General and in pursuance of General Assembly resolutions 35/87. 35/88 3V89. 35/90. 35/93. 35/94. 35/95. 35/96. 35/97. 35/98. 35/99. 35/100. 35/103, 35/104 and 35/105 of 5 December 1980 and of Economic and Social Council resolution 1981/5 of 4 May 1981. on the situation in the Central African Republic, Benin, Djibouti. Sao Tome and Principe. Zambia. Guinea-Bissau. Lesotho, The Comoros. Botswana. Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea, respectively. and on the situation of refugees in the Sudan (see E/I98I/SR.35).
40.    At the same meeting, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees made a statement in which he also reported, on behalf of the Secretary-General and in pursuance of General Assembly resolution 35/
 
184 of 15 December 1980 and Economic and Social Council resolution 1981 4 of 4 May 1981. on assistance to student refugees in southern Africa and on humanitarian assistance to refugees in Djibouti (see E/1981; SR.35).
41.    At its 38th meeting, the Council, on the proposal of the President, decided to take note of the oral reports made under the item by the Joint Co-ordinator, Special Economic Assistance Programmes, and by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. See Council decisions 1981/168 and 1981'169.
42.    At the same meeting, on the proposal of the President, the Council decided to take note of the report of the Secretary-General on the review of progress in the implementation of special measures in favour of the least developed among the developing countries, including those of the Immediate Action Programme for 1979-1981 (E/1981/92). See Council decision 1981/170.
Review of the economic situation in Togo, with a view to the inclusion of that country in the list of the least developed countries
43.    At the 36th meeting, the representative of Zambia, on behalf of Burundi. Senegal, Togo110 Zaire and Zambia, introduced a draft resolution (E/1981/ L.46/Rev.1).
44.    At its 38th meeting, the Council considered the draft resolution and heard a statement by the representative of the United States of America (see E/ 198I/SR.38).
45.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/47.
Assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Kenya
46.    At the 37th meeting, the representative of
Bangladesh, on behalf of Bangladesh, Barbados,
Ethiopia, Ghana. India, Kenya and Malawi, introduced a draft resolution entitled "Assistance to the
drought-stricken areas of Kenya" (E/1981/L.49).
47.    At the 38th meeting, the representative of the Office of Financial Services, Budget Division, made a statement on the administrative implications- of the draft resolution (see E/1981/SR.38).
48.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/48.
49.    Statements were made by the representatives of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Kenya, the United States of America and India (see E/1981/ SR.38).
International assistance for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of Dominica
50.    At the 37th meeting, the representative of Barbados, on behalf of the Bahamas. Bangladesh. Barbados. Brazil. Ethiopia and Kenya, introduced a draft
110 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
 
resolution entitled "International assistance for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of Dominica" (E/1981/L.51).
51.    Mexico subsequently joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
 

52.    At its 38th meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/49.
53.    The representative of the United States of America made a statement (see E/1981/SR.38).
 
Chapter XXXIII UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY
1.    The Economic and Social Council considered the United Nations Uni-versity at its resumed second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 25. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary record (E/1981/ SR 42).
2.    At its 42nd meeting, on 21 October 1981, the Council, on the proposal of the President, decided to authorize the Secretary-General to transmit the report of the Council of the United Nations University111 directly to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session. See Council decision 1981/193.
111 Official Records of the General Assembly. Thirty-sixth Session. Supplement No. 31 (A/36/31).
 
Chapter XXXIV NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
 
1. The Economic and Social Council considered non-governmental organizations at its first regular session of 198! under agenda item 6 and at its second regular session of 1981 under agenda item 2.
2.    At its first regular session, for its consideration
of the item, the Council had before it the following
documents:
(a)    Report of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations on its session held at United Nations Headquarters from 9 to 20 February 1981 (E/1981/29 and Corr.1), chapter 1 of which contained a number of recommendations for action by the Council:
(b)    Statement submitted by the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs of the World Council of Churches, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, the World Jewish Congress and the World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations, non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Council, category II: and the World Peace Council, a non-governmental organization on the Roster (E/1981/NGO/3).

3.    A statement by the Secretary-General of the programme budget implications of the recommendation contained in paragraph 6 of the report of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations was circulated under the symbol E/1981/29/Add.1.
4.    At its second regular session, for its consideration of the item, the Council had before it a note by the Secretary-General transmitting, in accordance with Council resolution 1981/43 of 8 May 1981. the text of the draft resolution entitled -'Composition of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations" (E/I98I/L.26).
Action taken at the first regular session of 1981
5.    The Council considered the item at its 11th, 12th
and 19th meetings, on 28 and 30 April and on 8 May
1981. An account of the discussion is contained in the
relevant summary records (E/198l/SR.l1. 12 and 19).
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
Request for reclassification of status submitted by a non-governmental organization
6.    At the 12th meeting, the representative of Yugoslavia introduced a draft decision (E/1981/L.25), sub
mitted in connection with paragraph 5 of the report of
the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations.
The draft decision read as follows:
"The Economic and Social Council:
(a)    Decides to refer back to the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations the application of
 
the Minority Rights Group'12 and to request the Committee to consider this application together with the applications of other non-governmental organizations at its future sessions:
(b) Requests the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations to continue to be guided in its future work, especially while considering the aforementioned applications, by a spirit of accommodation and consensus."
7.    In introducing the draft decision, the representative of Yugoslavia orally revised it by deleting, from
subparagraph (a), the words "and to request the
Committee to consider this application together with
the applications of other non-governmental organizations at its future sessions", and by revising subparagraph (b) to read:
(b) Expresses the hope that the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations will continue to be guided in its future work by a spirit of accommodation and consensus."
8.    At its 19th meeting, the Council had before it a draft decision (E/I98I/L.34) submitted by the Vice-President of the Council. Mr. Uddhav Deo Bhatt (Nepal), on the basis of informal consultations held on draft decision E/198I/L.25. The representative of Yugoslavia consequently withdrew draft decision E/ I98I/L.25.
9.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted draft decision E/I981/L.34. For the final text, see Council decision 1981/163.
Review of the future activities of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations
10.    At the 12th meeting, the representative of
Pakistan, on behalf of Chile. Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan
and Sweden,113introduced a draft resolution entitled
"Review of the future activities of the Committee on
Non-Governmental Organizations" (E/198I/L.27),
which read as follows:
"The Economic and Social Council.
"Taking note of the report of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations,114 including in particular annex II thereto, containing a summary of the suggestions made on item 5 of the Committee's agenda, entitled "Review of future activities",
"Recognizing the growth in the number of nongovernmental   organizations,   totaling  over   six
112 E/1981/29 and Corr.1. para. 5.
113 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.
114 E-1981 29 and Corr.1.
 
hundred,   which   have   been  granted  consultative status with the Council.
"Acknowledging the variety of experience, professionalism and fields of activity represented by non-governmental organizations and their increasing contribution to the implementation of United Nations programmes in the economic and social fields.
"Bearing in mind that a large number of nongovernmental organizations are making a valuable contribution to the development of developing countries through, inter alia, the mobilization of financial, technical and human resources and of public opinion,
"Aware also of the various ad hoc arrangements for the participation of non-governmental organizations in United Nations bodies and in major ad hoc conferences of the United Nations,
"1. Requests the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations to undertake a review of the current practice related to the implementation of Council resolution 1296 (XL1V) of 23 May 1968. bearing in mind paragraph 15 of section 11 of the annex to General Assembly resolution 32/197 of 20 December 1977. and in consultation with Member States, bodies and agencies of the United Nations system, concerned Secretariat staff and representa-tives of non-governmental organizations, with a view to increasing the effectiveness of contributions by non-governmental organizations to the work of the Council, as well as to the relevant organs of the General Assembly and to ad hoc conferences of the United Nations which invite the participation of non-governmental organizations;
"2. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the necessary information and assistance required by the Committee to undertake such a review;
"3. Also requests the Committee to report its findings and recommendations to the Council at its second regular session of 1982;
"4. Urges non-governmental organizations to schedule their activities in relation to preparations for various ad hoc United Nations conferences in a manner which would enable them to make timely and effective contributions to those conferences;
"5. Recommends that the Committee on Conferences should examine, as part of its current consideration of rules of procedure for ad hoc United Nations conferences, ways and means of ensuring uniformity and harmonization of procedures for inviting non-governmental organizations to such conferences;
"6. Requests the Secretary-General, pending the outcome of the review referred to in paragraph 1 above, to ensure full compliance with the provisions of Council resolution 1296 (XLIV) of 23 May 1968. as well as with the relevant provisions of Council resolution 1297 (XLIV) of 27 May 1968."
11. At the 19th meeting, the representative of Pakistan, on behalf of the sponsors and after informal consultations, introduced a revised draft resolution
 
under the same title (E/1981/L.27/Rev.1), which contained 'he following changes:
(a)    In operative paragraph 3, the words "at its second regular session of 1982'' were revised to read "at its first regular session of 1983";
(b)    A new operative paragraph 4 was inserted. reading as follows:
"4. Agrees that the review called for in paragraph I above will be conducted by the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations after the Council has taken action at its second regular session of 1981 to give effect to paragraph 1 of its resolution 1981/43 of 8 May 1981";
(c)    Operative paragraph 5, now renumbered 6. was
revised to read:
"6. Requests the Secretary-General to include in his proposed draft standard rules of procedure for special conferences of the United Nations, called for in General Assembly resolution 35/10C of 3 November 1980, a set of harmonized procedures for inviting non-governmental organizations to such conferences": (d)   Operative paragraph 6 was renumbered 7.
12    At the same meeting, the Council adopted the
revised draft resolution. For the final text, see Council
resolution 1981/44.
Composition of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations
13    At the 12th meeting, the representative of
Pakistan, on behalf of Ghana, Kenya, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya. Pakistan and Yugoslavia, introduced a
draft resolution entitled "Composition of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (E/
1981/L.26). which read as follows:
"'The' Economic and Social Council,
"Recognizing the need to enlarge the composition of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations in order to bring it into line with the present membership of the United Nations and with the principle of equitable geographical representation,
"1. Decides to enlarge the membership of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations from 13 to 21:
"2. Approves the following amended text of rule 80 of the rules of procedure of the Council, which supersedes the text of paragraphs 1 and 2 of Council resolution 1099 (XL) of 4 March 1966:
" COMMITTEE ON NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
" Rule 80
"1. The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations shall consist of twenty-one Members of the United Nations elected for four years on the basis of equitable geographical representation. Accordingly, the membership of the Committee shall include:
"Six members from African States:
"Five members from Asian States:
 
"Four members from Latin American States;
"Four members from Western European and other States:
"Two members from East European States.
"The Committee shall carry out the functions assigned to it by the Council in connexion with the arrangements for consultations with nongovernmental organizations adopted by the Council in accordance with Article 71 of the Charter.' "
14.    At the 19th meeting, the representative of Pakistan, on behalf of the sponsors of the draft resolution and after informal consultations, introduced a draft resolution under the same title (E/I981/L.40), by which the Council would, inter alia, consider draft resolution E/I98I/L.26 at its second regular session of 1981.
15.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted draft resolution E/1981/L.40. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/43.
Recommendations contained in the report of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations
16.    At its 19th meeting, the Council approved the
recommendations contained in paragraphs 2 to 4 and
paragraph 7 of the report of the Committee on Non-
Governmental Organizations (E/1981/29 and Corr.1).
See Council decisions 1981/164 and 1981/165.
Action taken at the second regular session of 1981
17.    The Council also considered non-governmental organizations at its 35th and 38th meetings, on 14 and 20 July 1981. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary records (E/I981/SR.35 and 38).
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
Composition of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations
18.    At the 35th meeting, the President of the Council reported on the results of consultations with the regional groups, held in pursuance of paragraph 2 of Council resolution 1981/43, with a view to evolving an understanding on the size, composition and allocation of seats of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (see E/1981/SR.35).
19.    After hearing the report of the President, the Council decided that its own Bureau should act, in accordance with rule 85 of the rules of procedure, as a committee of the Council, and should report to it on the question of the composition of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations.
20.    At its 38th meeting, the Council had before it the report of the Bureau on the question (E/1981/104).
21.    At the same meeting, after hearing a statement by the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (see E/1981/SR.38), the Council adopted the draft resolution contained in paragraph 2 of document E/1981/104. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/50.
 
Chapter XXXVI ELECTIONS
 
1.    The Economic and Social Council held elections at its organizational session for 1981 under agenda item 4 and at its first regular session of 1981 under agenda item 16. At its resumed second regular session of 1981 the Council nominated members of the World Food Council under agenda item 27 and held further elections under agenda item 28.
2.    At its first regular session, for its consideration of the item, the Council had before it the following documents:
(a) Note by the Secretary-General on the appointment of a member of the Committee for Development Planning (E/1981/8/Add. 1):
(b) Note by the Secretary-General on the election of members of the International Narcotics Control Board, in accordance with the provisions of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, as amended by the 1972 Protocol (E/198l/10and Corr.1 and Add.1-4).
(c) Note by the Secretary-General on the election of members of the International Narcotics Control Board, in accordance with the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, as amended by the 1972 Protocol (E/1981/ll and Corr.1);
(d) Report of the Committee on Candidatures for election to the International Narcotics Control Board (E/I981/I4);
(e) Note by the Secretary-General on nominations to the Board of Trustees of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (E/I981/2I).
Action taken at the organizational session for 1981
3.    The Council considered the item at its 3rd
meeting, on 6 February 1981. An account of the proceedings is contained in the relevant summary record
(E/I98I/SR.3).
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
4.    At its 3rd meeting, the Council appointed, on the nomination of the Secretary-General, 23 members of the Committee for Development Planning.
5.    At the same meeting, the Council filled vacancies in the membership of the Committee on Natural Resources and of the Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting.
6.    At the same meeting, the Council also confirmed the names of representatives of the Statistical Commission, the Population Commission, the Commission for Social Development, the Commission on Human Rights, the Commission on the Status of Women and the Sub-Commission on Illicit Drug Traffic and Related Matters in the Near and Middle East.
 
7 The Council decided to postpone until its first regular session of 1981 the elections to fill vacancies in the Commission on Transnational Corporations and remaining vacancies in the Committee on Natural Resources and the Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting.
8.    For particulars regarding the elections and the
confirmation of representatives, see Council decision
1981/104.115
Action taken at the first regular session of 1981
9.    The Council considered the item at its 16th and
17th meetings, on 7 May 1981. An account of the
proceedings is contained in the relevant summary
records (E/I981/SR.16 and 17).
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
10.    At its 16th meeting, the Council held elections to fill the seats falling vacant on 31 December 1981 in four of its functional commissions: the Statistical Commission, Population Commission, Commission on Human Rights and Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
11.    At the same meeting, the Council held elections to fill vacancies in the Commission on Human Settlements and the Commission on Transnational Corporations and nominated Member States for election by the General Assembly to the Committee for Programme and Co-ordination.
12.    At its 17th meeting, the Council held elections to fill vacancies in the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme, the Committee on Food Aid Policies and Programmes and the International Narcotics Control Board.

13.    At the same meeting, the Council also appointed members to the Committee for Development Planning and to the Board of Trustees of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women.
14.    The Council decided to postpone until a future session the elections to fill remaining vacancies in the Committee on Natural Resources, the Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting, the Commission on Human Settlements, the Commission on Transnational Corporations and the Committee on Food Aid Policies and Programmes.
15.    For particulars regarding the elections, nominations and appointments, see Council decision 1981/ 134.115
115 For the composition of the Council and its subsidiary and related bodies, see annex II to the present report.
 
Action taken at the resumed second regular session of 1981
16.    The Council nominated members of the World
Food Council and held further elections at its 42nd and
44th meetings, on 21 October and 2 November 1981.
An account of the proceedings is contained in the
relevant summary records (E/1981/SR.42 and 44).
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL
17.    At its 42nd meeting, in accordance with para
graph 8 of General Assembly resolution 3348 (XXIX)
of 17 December 1974. the Council decided to nominate
14 States for membership in the World Food Council.
12 of which would be elected by the Assembly at its
 
thirty-sixth session for a three-year term. For particulars. see Council decision I98I/I95.115
18.    At its 42nd and 44th meetings, the Council filled vacancies in the membership of the Commission on Human Settlements and the Committee on Food Aid Policies and Programmes.
19.    Also at its 42nd meeting, the Council decided to postpone until its organizational session for 1982 elections to fill remaining vacancies in the Commission on Transnational Corporations, the Committee on Natural Resources and the Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting.
20.    For particulars regarding the elections, see Council decision 1981/196.115
 
Chapter XXXVII ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
 
1.    The Council held its organizational session for 1981 from 3 to 6 February and the first regular session of 1981 from 14 April to 8 May. both at United Nations Headquarters. It held the second regular session of 1981 from 1 to 24 July at the United Nations Office at Geneva and the resumed second regular session of 1981 on 21 October and on 2 and 25 November 1981 at United Nations Headquarters.
BUREAU OF THE COUNCIL
2.    At the 1st meeting, on 3 February 1981. Mr. Paul John Firmino Lusaka (Zambia) was elected President of the Council for 1981 by acclamation. At the 1st 2nd and 3rd meetings, on 3, 4 and 6 February Mr. Miljan Komatina (Yugoslavia), Mr. John Reid Morden (Canada). Mr. Ronald G. Mapp (Barbados) and Mr. Uddhav Deo Bhatt (Nepal) were elected Vice-Presidents by acclamation (see E/1981/SR.1-3). At its 43rd meeting, on 2 November, the Council elected Mr. Davidson L. Hepburn (Bahamas) Vice-President in place of Mr. Ronald G. Mapp (Barbados),
who had resigned (see E/1981/SR.43).
3.    At its 4th meeting, on 14 April 1981, on the proposal of the President, the Council agreed that Mr. Miljan Komatina (Yugoslavia) would serve as Chairman of the First (Economic) Committee. Mr. Ronald G. Mapp (Barbados) as Chairman of the Second (Social) Committee and Mr. John Reid Morden (Canada) as Chairman of the Third (Programme and Coordination) Committee, and that Mr. Uddhav Deo Bhatt (Nepal) would perform other functions as required by the Council and would co-ordinate the informal consultations (see E/I981/SR.4).
4.    Miss Luzmila Zanabria (Peru) and Mr. Onur Gokce (Turkey) were elected Vice-Chairmen of the First (Economic) Committee (see E/1981/C.1/SR.3) and Mrs. Aicha Hania Semichi (Algeria) and Ms. Pera C Wells (Australia) were elected Vice-Chairmen of the Second (Social) Committee (see E/I981/C.2/SR.1 and 4). Mr. Jurgen Zenker (German Democratic Republic) and Mr. Pedro Uriarte (Chile) were elected Vice-Chairmen of the Third (Programme and Coordination) Committee (see E/1981/C.3/SR.3).
5.    Mr. Edwin R. Johnson (Ecuador) was elected Chairman of the Sessional Working Group on the Im-plementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, while Mr. Balla M. Dia (Senegal), Mr. Uli Kords (German Democratic Republic) and Mrs. A. Jimenez Butrageno (Spain) were elected Vice-Chairmen and Mr. Satyabrata Pal (India) was elected Rapporteur (see E/1981/WG.3/ SR.1 and 3).
 
PROGRAMME OF WORK AND AGENDA
Agenda for the organizational session for I980116
6.    At its 1st meeting, on 3 February 1981, the
Council considered and adopted the agenda for the
organizational session for 1981 (E/1981/2) and included, for consideration under agenda item 2, the letter dated 30 January 1981 addressed to the President
of the Council by the Chairman of the Intergovernmental Working Group on a Code of Conduct (E/
1981/17).
Basic programme of work of the Council for 1981 and 1982
7.    At its 1st, 2nd and 3rd meetings, on 3, 4 and 6 February 1981, the Council considered its draft basic programme of work for 1981 and 1982 (E/1981/1).
8.    At the 1st and 2nd meetings, statements were made by the representatives of Morocco, Brazil, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Ethiopia, the German Democratic Republic. Spain, the United States of America, the Sudan, Argentina and Ecuador, as well as by the observers for Japan, Djibouti and the Netherlands (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations which are members of EEC) (see E/198I/SR.I and 2).
9.    At its 3rd meeting, the Council had before it a draft decision (E/1981/L.9) submitted by the President on the basis of informal consultations held during the organizational session on the draft basic programme of work of the Council for 1981 and 1982. The draft decision also included proposals for action to be taken by the Council pursuant to resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly at its thirty-fifth session.

10.    At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Ethiopia, Spain, Morocco and France, as well as by the observer for the Netherlands (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations which are members of EEC) (see E/1981/SR.3).
11.    Also at the same meeting, the Council approved its basic programme of work for 1981, as adjusted during the discussion. See Council decision 1981/100, section I.
12.    The Council decided, subject to any further arrangements which might be agreed upon for the or-
116 For the agenda, as adopted, see annex I to the present report.
 
ganization of its sessions, that, of the items of the basic programme of work to be dealt with at the first regular session of 1981, items 1 to 5 would be considered in plenary meetings and item 2 would also be considered by a sessional working group, items 6 to 10 would be considered in the Second (Social) Committee and items 11 to 14 in the First (Economic) Committee. The Council further decided that, of the items to be dealt with at the second regular session of 1981, items 1 to 3 would be considered in plenary meetings, items 4 to 8 and 10 to 12 in the First (Economic) Committee117 and items 13 to 18 in the Third (Programme and Coordination) Committee.
13.    Also at the same meeting, the Council considered the list of questions for inclusion in the programme of work of the Council in 1982 (E/1981/1, sect. III),
14.    In pursuit rice of General Assembly resolution 35/219 A of 17 December 1980, the Council decided to consider at its organizational session for 1982, the question concerning the inclusion of Arabic among the official languages of the Economic and Social Council.
15.    At the same meeting, the Council took note of the list of questions for inclusion in the programme of work of the Council in 1982, as amended, and of the comments made thereon during the discussion. See Council decision 1981/100, section II.
16.    Also at the same meeting, the Council took a number of decisions in pursuance of resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly at its thirty-fifth session. See Council decision 1981/100, section III.
Agenda for the first regular session of 1981116
17.    At its 3rd meeting, on 6 February 1981, the Council considered the draft provisional agenda for the first regular session of 1981 (E/1981/L.10).
18.    At the same meeting, the Council, in pursuance of paragraph 5 of its decision 1980/100 of 6 February 1980, agreed to consider, under item 1 of the provisional agenda, the type of report required on land reform and rural development, to be considered by the Council at its second regular session of 1981. The Council requested the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to submit suggestions to the Council in that regard.
19.    The Council also decided that, under the same item, it should be informed of the status of the publication by the Secretary-General of the recommendations of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, called for in Council resolution 1979/42 of 11 May 1979.
20.    At the same meeting, the Council approved the provisional agenda for its first regular session of 1981. See Council decision 1981/105.
21.    At its 4th meeting, on 14 April 1981, the Council adopted the provisional agenda for the first regular
117 In decision 1981/103, the Council decided that the seventh session of the Commission on Transnational Corporations would he held from 31 August, to 14 September 1981 at Geneva instead of from 18 to 28 May 1981 at United Nations Headquarters. The timing of' the consideration of item 9. entitled "'Transnational corporations". was determined when the Council considered the draft provisional agenda for its second regular session of 1481
 
session of 1981 (E/1981/30). The agenda for the first regular session of 1981, as adopted, was circulated under the symbol E/1981/44.
22.    At the same meeting, the Council decided to refer the note by the Secretary-General on allegations regarding infringements of trade union rights (E/ 1981/28) to the Second (Social) Committee for consideration under agenda item 7, entitled "Human rights questions118.The Council also decided to refer the request from the Government of Spain that the Council review decision 1 (S-VI) of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (E/1981/39 and Add.1 and 2) to the Second (Social) Committee for consideration under agenda item 11, entitled "Narcotic drugs119 The Council further decided to consider the question of the future composition, organization and administrative arrangements of the Sessional Working Group on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights at the time it considered the report of the Sessional Working Group on its third session.120
23.    In response to Council decision 1981/105 of 6 February 1981, by which the Council agreed to consider, under item 1 of the agenda for its first regular session of 1981, the type of report required on land reform and rural development, to be considered at the second regular session of 1981, the Council, at its 4th and 8th meetings, on 14 and 24 April 1981, considered the letter dated 26 March 1981 from the secretariat of FAO addressed to the Secretariat of the United Nations (E/I98I/38).
24.    At its 4th meeting, the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics made a statement (see E/I98I/SR.4).
25.    At its 8th meeting, the Council, on the proposal of the President, approved the suggestions made by FAO as to the type of report required on land reform and rural development, and decided to consider that report at its second regular session of 1981 under the item entitled "General discussion of international economic and social policy, including regional and sectoral developments". See Council decision 1981/106.
Agenda for the second regular session of 1981116
26.    Al its 19th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the Council considered the draft provisional agenda for the second regular session of 1981 and the suggested organization of work for the session (E/I981/L.36).
27.    At the same meeting, the representative of Brazil proposed that the item entitled "Science and technology" should be considered at the resumed second regular session of 1981.
28.    The Council then approved the draft provisional agenda for the second regular session of 1981 and the suggested organization of work for the session, as orally amended. See Council decision 1981/166.
29.    At its 20th meeting, on 1 July 1981, the Council adopted the provisional agenda for the second regular session of 1981 (E/1981/100). For its consideration of the provisional agenda, the Council had before it a note by the Secretariat on the state of preparedness of
118 See chap. XXIII of the present report. 119 See chap. XXIV of the present report. 120 See chap. XXV of the present report.
 
documentation for the session OF 1981 100 Add.1). .submitted in accordance with Council resolution 1979 69 of 2 August 1979. which was subsequently endorsed by the General Assembly in resolution 34 50 of 23 November 1979.
30.    At the same meeting, a statement on the state
of preparedness of the documentation for the session
was made by the Assistant Director. Office of Secretariat Services for Economic and Social Matters (see
E/1981/SR.20).
Committee  ON CANDIDATURES
31.    At its 1st meeting, on 3 February 1981. the Council considered a note by the Secretary-General (E/1981 4) on the election of members of the International Narcotics Control Hoard under the provisions of" the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. 1961. as amended by the 1972 Protocol.
32.    The Council also had before it a statement (El 1981/4/Add.1). submitted by the Secretary-General in accordance with rule 31 of the Council's rules of procedure, on the programme budget implications of document E/1981 '4.
33.    At the same meeting, the Council decided to establish a Committee on Candidatures, whose task would be to select persons whom it considers particularly qualified from the list of nominees for election to the International Narcotics Control Board, and to report thereon to the Council at its first regular session of 1981. 121
34.    At its 3rd meeting, on 6 February  1981. the Council elected nine States as members of the Committee on Candidatures. See Council decision  1981 101.
REVIEW OF THE COMPOSTION OF THE WORKING GROUP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON ECONOMIC. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTSS
35.    At its 1st meeting, on 3 February 1981. the Council considered the report of the Secretary-General (E/1981/6 and Add. 1 and 2) on the future composition. organization and administrative arrangements of the Sessional Working Group on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
36.    At its 3rd meeting, on 6 February 1981. after informal meetings had been held on the question, the Council had before it a draft decision submitted by the President on the basis of those informal consultations (E/198I/L.11). After hearing a statement by the President, in which he announced the appointment of the members of the Working Group, the Council adopted the draft decision and took note of the report of the Secretary-General contained in document E/1981/6 and Add.1 and 2. See Council decision 1981/102.
37.    At the same meeting, the representative of
Brazil made a statement (see E/I98I/SR.3).
121 See chap. XXXVI of the present report.
 
CHANGES TO THE  CALENDER OF CONFERENCE AND MITTINGS FOR  1981
38.    At its 3rd meeting, on 6 February 1981, the
Council considered the letter dated 30 January 1981
addressed to the President of the Council by the
Chairman of the intergovernmental Working Group on
a Code of Conduct (F. 1981 17). as well as a draft
decision submitted In Venezuela (E/1981/L.8) concerning an additional (fourteenth) session for the
Intergovernmental Working Group on a Code of Con
duct.
39.    The Council also had before it a statement (E/1981/L.12) submitted by the Secretary-General in accordance with rule 31 of the Council's rules of procedure. on the programme budget implications of the draft decision.
40.    At the same meeting, the representative of Venezuela orally revised the draft decision by:
(a) Inserting, after the words "two-week session", the words from 18 to 29 May 1981 at United Nations Headquarters":
(b) Replacing the words "to this effect, requests the Committee on Conferences to make the necessary adjustments in the scheduled dates of the session of the Commission" with the words "also decided that the Commission on Transnational Corporations would hold its seventh session from 31 August to 14 September 1981 at Geneva".
41.    Statements were made by the representatives of the Federal Republic of Germany, the United States of America. Canada, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Morocco and Brazil, as well as by the observer for Sweden (see E/198I/SR.3).
42.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft decision (E/1981/L.8), as orally revised. See Council decision 1981/103.
43.    After the adoption of the draft decision, statements were made by the representatives of Canada and Brazil (see E/198I/SR.3).
INCLUSION OF  ARABIC AMONG THE OFFICIAL.
1 ANCUAGLS OF   THE  ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL
COUNCIL
44.    At the 4th meeting, the representative of Morocco raised a question in connection with the implementation by the Council of paragraph 2 of General Assembly resolution 35/219 A of 17 December 1980 (see /E1981/SR.4).
45.    At the same meeting, the President stated that the Bureau of the Council would undertake consideration of the question and would report to the Council at a later stage.
46.    At the 18th meeting, on 8 May 1981, the President reported to the Council on the outcome of the informal meetings held by the Bureau of the Council on the question (see E/I98I/SR.18).
47.    At the same meeting, on the proposal of the Bureau, the Council adopted a draft decision on the inclusion of Arabic among the official languages of the Council. Sec Council decision 1981/135.
 
CONIROI   AND UMII MION OF   DOCUMANTATION
48.    At the 34th meeting, on 10 July 1981. the President of the Council made a statement on the control and limitation of documentation (see E 1981 SR.34).
49.    At the same meeting, the Council endorsed the statement made by the President and agreed that further consultations would he held during the session with a view to arriving at a consensus text on future action by the Council concerning the rationalization of documentation and the calendar of meetings.
50.    At its 41st meeting, on 24 July 1981, the Council had before it a draft resolution entitled "Control and limitation of documentation" (E 1981 F.45), submitted by Mr. U. D. Bhatt, a Vice-President of the Council. on the basis of informal consultations.
51.    At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see Council resolution 1981/83.
ADDITION of AN ITEM TO THE AGENDA FOR THE SEVENTH SESSION OF THE COMMITTE ON CRIME  PREVENTION AND CONTROL
52.    At its 42nd meeting, on 21 October 1981. the
Council, pursuant to paragraph 3 of General Assembly
resolution 35/172 of 15 December 1980, decided to add
the item entitled "Arbitrary or summary executions"
to the agenda for the seventh session of the Committee
on Crime Prevention and Control, to be held at Vienna
from II to 20 January 1982. See Council decision
1981/194.
STRENGTHENING THE CO-ORDINATION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
53.    At its 43rd meeting, on 2 November 1981. the Council had before it the report of the Secretary-General on strengthening the co-ordination of information systems (E/1981/117). submitted in accordance with a decision taken by the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination112 in pursuance of Council resolution 31981/63 of 23 July 1981.
54.    At the same meeting, on the proposal of the President, the Council decided to take note of the report of the Secretary-General (EI98I 117). See Council decision 1981 197.
PROGRAMME   BUDGET   IMPLICATION OF ACTIONS BY   THE COUNCIL
55.    In accordance with rule 31 of its rules of procedure. the Council during the first and second regular sessions of 1981. received separate statements concerning the programme budget implications of draft resolutions and draft decisions involving expenditure before the adoption of the resolutions and decisions concerned. The Council also received a report of the Secretary-General (E/1981/118). containing a summary of estimates of programme budget implications of the resolutions and decisions adopted by the Council during the first and second regular sessions of 1981.
56.    At its 44th meeting, on 2 November, the Coun-
122 Sec Administrative Committee on Co-ordination decision 1981/16. subpara. (e).
 
etl took note of the report of the Secretary-General (E/1981 118). See Council decision 1981 201.
PREPARATORY SUB-COMMITTEE FOR THE SECOND WORD CONFERENCE TO COMBAT RACISM AND RACIAL DISCREMINATION
57. At its 45th meeting, on 25 November 1981. after hearing a statement by the President concerning the appointment of 23 members of the Preparatory Sub-Committee for the Second World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, the Council agreed that, without prejudice to the provisions of Council decision 1981 130 of 6 May 1981, the President would proceed with the appointment of the States so far nominated b\ regional groups on the understanding that he would pursue his efforts with a view to complete the membership of the Preparatory Subcommittee.123 See Council decision 1981/202.
58 At the same meeting, the Council considered the note by the Secretariat (F/1981/L.58) in which the Council's attention was drawn to paragraph 506 of the report of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:121 in that paragraph the Committee. inter alia, expressed the wish to be represented by one of its members in the Preparatory Sub-Committee for the Second World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination.
59.    At the same meeting, on the proposal of the
President, the Council decided to invite the Committee
on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to designate one of its members to participate, as an observer,
in the work of the Preparatory Sub-Committee. See
Council decision 1981/203.
Interim Election TO FILL ONE VACANCY THE INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD
60.    At its 45th meeting, on 25 November 1981, the Council considered the note by the Secretary-General (E/1981/119) in which it was informed that, owing to the operation of article 10. paragraph 3. of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. 1961, and of that Convention as amended by the 1972 Protocol, the seat on the International Narcotics Control Board previously occupied by Mr. Babakar S. M. Diop (Senegal) had become vacant.
61.    At the same meeting, the Council decided to consider, at its organizational session for 1982, the question of whether to waive the requTerment of establishing a Committee on Candidatures for the election to fill the vacancy. The Council would have before it at that session the list of candidates nominated by the World Health Organization.
123 In a letter dated 15 December 1981 to the Secretary-General (E/1981/120). the President of the Council informed him that he had appointed the following 19 Member States as members of the Preparatory Sub-Committee, on the understanding that he would pursue his efforts with a view to completing the membership of the Sub-Committee: Bulgaria. Congo. Costa Rica. Cuba. Egypt. German Democratic Republic. Ghana. India, Iraq. Mexico. Nigeria. Pakistan. Philippines. Sudan. Syrian Arab Republic. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Venezuela. Yugoslavia and Zimbabwe.
124' Officially Records of the General Assembly. Thirty-sixth Session. Supplement No. 18 (A/36/18).
 
REVITALIZATION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
62.    At the 45th meeting, on 25 November 1981, the President of the Council reported on the consultations held pursuant to Council resolution 1981/84 of 24 July 1981 (see E/1981/SR.45).
63.    At the same meeting, after hearing statements by the representatives of Argentina, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (on behalf
 
of the States members of EEC)125 and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the Council decided to include the question of the revitalization of the Economic and Social Council in the agenda for its organizational session for 1982. See Council decision 1981/ 204.
125 In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council.

ANNEXES
Annex    I
AGENDA FOR THE ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOR 1981, AND THE FIRST, SECOND AND RESUMED SECOND REGULAR SESSIONS OF 1981
Agenda for the organizational session for 1981    4.    Special economic, humanitarian and disaster relief assistance.
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL AT ITS 1st MEENING.    5.    Human rights questions.
ON 3 FEBRUARY.  1981    6.    Calendar of conferences.
1.    Election of the Bureau.    7.    Regional co-operation.
2.    Adoption of the agenda and other organizational matters.    8.   Transport and Communications Decade in Africa.
3.    Basic programme of work of the Council for 1981 and 1982.    9.    International co-operation in the field of human settlements.
4.    Elections to subsidiary bodies of the Council and confirmation    10.    Food problems.
of representatives on the functional commissions.    11     international co-operation on the environment.
5.    Provisional agenda for the first regular session of 1981.    12    Transnational corporations."
Agenda for the first regular session of 1981    13.    Population questions."
14.    Industrial development co-operation. ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL AT ITS 4TH MEETING.
ON 14 APRIL 1981    15    Natural resources.
16.    Science and technology."
1.    Adoption of the agenda and other organizational matters.    17    operational activities
2.    Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination    18     International co-operation and co-ordination within the    Nations system.
3.    Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic.    19 Draft programme budget for 1982-1983.
Social and Cultural Rights.    "    .
    20.    Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Indepen-
4.    Special economic, humanitarian and disaster relief assistance.    dence to Colonial Countries and Peoples by the specialized
5.    Regional cartographic conferences.    agencies and the international institutions associated with the
6.    Non-governmental organizations.    United Nations
6. Non-government organization    21.    Assistance to the oppressed people of South Africa and their
7.    Human rights questions.    national liberation movement by agencies and  institutions
8.    Measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights    within the United Nations system.
and dignity of all migrant workers.    22.    Implementation of the medium-term and long-term recovery
9    Activities for the advancement of women; United Nations    and rehabilitation programme in the Sudano-Sahelian region.
Decade for Women: Equality. Development and Peace.    23    Trade and development,
10.    Social development questions.    24     international Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,"
11.    Narcotic drugs.    25     United Nations University."
12.    Unified approach to development analysis and planning.    26     Examination of |long time trends in economic development."
13.    Statistical questions.    27     Nomination of members of the World Food Council."
14.    Population questions.    28.    Elections."
15.    Transport of dangerous goods.    
16.    Elections.    Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
17.    Consideration of the provisional agenda for the second regular session of 1981.                                                                                                                               
Agenda for the second regular session of 1981    Reports brought to the attention of the Council
Reports of the Joint Inspection Unit ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL AT ITS 20TH MEETING. ON 1 JULY 1981
1.   Opening of the session.        
2     Adoption of the agenda and other organizational matters.    a Item considered at the resumed second regular session of 1981.
"                                                                                                                         Item considered also at the resumed second regular session of
3.   General discussion of international economic and social policy.
including regional and sectoral developments.
 
Annex II
COMPOSITION OF THE COUNCIL AND ITS SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED BODIES'

A.    Economic and Social Council

Membership in 1981    Membership in 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Algeria    Argentina    1983
Argentina    Australia    1982
Australia    Austria    1984
Bahamas    Bahamas    1982
Bangladesh    Bangladesh    1983
Barbados    Belgium    1982
Belgium    Benin    1984
Brazil    Brazil    1984
Bulgaria    Bulgaria    1982
Burundi    Burundi    1983
Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic    Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic    1983
Canada    Canada    1983
Chile    Chile    1982
China    China    1983
Cyprus    Colombia    1984
Denmark    Denmark    1983
Ecuador    Ethiopia    1982
Ethiopia    Fiji    1983
Fiji    French    1984
French    Germany federal Republic of     1984
Germany federal Republic of     Germany     1984
Germany federal    India    1983
Republic of     Iraq    1982
Ghana    Italy    1982
India    Japan    1984
Indonesia    Jordon    1982
Iraq    Kenya    1983
Ireland    Liberia    1984
Italy    Libyan Arab Jamahiriya    1982
Jordan    Malawi    1982
Kenya    Mali    1984
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya    Mexico    1982
Malawi    Nepal    1982
Mexico    Nicaragua    1983
Morocco    Nigeria    1982
Nepal    Norway    1983
Nicaragua    Pakistan    1984
Nigeria    Peru    1983
Norway    Poland    1983
Pakistan    Portugal    1984
Peru    Qatar    1984
Poland    Romania    1984
Senegal    Saint Lucia    1984
Spain    Sudan    1983
Sudan    Swaziland    1984
Thailand    Thailand    1984
Turkey    Tunisia    1984
Union of Soviet Socialist Republic    Union of Soviet Socialist Republic    1983
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    1983
United Republic of Cameroon    United Republic of Cameroon    1983
United States of America    United States of America    1982

a Further information concerning the terms or reference of the
subsidiary and related bodies of the Council is contained in document
EJ 19781 10 and Add.1.
b Elected by the General Assembly lit its thirty-sixth session.

Membership in 1981    Membership in 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Venezuela    Venezuela    1984
Yugoslavia    Yugoslavia    1982
Zaire    Zaire    1982
Zambia         

    B. Committees of the Council
    
STANDING COMMITJ'HS

COMMITTED FOR PROGRAMME AND CO-ORDINATION

Membership in 1981    Membership in 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Argentina    Argentina    1982
Belgium    Brazil    1983
Brazil    Costa Rica    1982
Costa Rica    French    1982
French    German Federal    
     Republic of    1984
Japan    India    1983
Morocco    Japan    1983
Norway    Morocco    1983
Pakistan    Netherland    1984
Philippines    Pakistan    1984
Romania    Philippines    1983
Senegal    Romania    1984
Sudan    Senegal    1983
Trinidad and Tobacco Union of Soviet Socialist Republic    Sudan    1982
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    Trinidad and Tobago    1984
United Republic of     Union of Soviet Socialist Republic,    1982
Cameroon    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    1984
United Republic of     United Republic of Cameroon    1983
Tanzania    United Republic of Tanzania    1982
United States of America    United States of America    1982
Yugoslavia    Yugoslavia    1984

,. Elected by the General Assembly at Its thirty-sixth 'session. On
the nomination or the Economic and Social Council.

COMMITTED OF HUMAN SECEMENT

Membership in 1981    Membership in 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Argentina    Argentina    1983
Australia    Bangladesh    1984
Bangladesh    Barbados    1983
Barbados    Belgium    1982
Belgium    Bolivia    1984
Bulgaria    Bulgaria    1983
Burundi    Burundi    1983
Canada    Byelorussian Soviet    1984
Chile    Socialist Republic    1982
Columbia    Canada    1982
Cuba    Chile    1984
Czechoslovakia    Colombia    1982
Denmark    Cuba    1982

COMMISSION ON HUMAN SEAHMENT (continued)

Membership in 1981    Membership in 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Egypt    Cyprus    1984
Finland    Denmark    1983
France    Egypt    1982
German Democratic    El Savador    1984
Republic    Finland    1983
German Federal Republic of    France    1982
Greece    German Democratic Republic    1982
Guatemala    German Federal     1982
Guinea    Republic of    1982
Hungary    Greece    1984
India    Guinea    1983
Indonesia    Hungary    1982
Iraq    India    1984
Italy    Indonesia    1982
Jamaica    Iraq    1982
Japan    Italy    1984
Jordan    Jamaica    1983
Kenya    Japan    1983
Lesotho    Jordan    1984
Malawi    Kenya    1984
Malaysia    Lesotho    1982
Mexico    Liberia    1984
Netherlands    Malaysia    1982
Nigeria    Mexico    1983
Norway    Morocco    1984
Pakistan    Netherlands    1982
Papua New Guinea    New Zealand    1984
Peru    Nigeria    1982
Philippines    Norway    1982
Poland    Pakistan    1983
Senegal    Papua New Guinea    1982
Sierra Leone    Peru    1982
Somalia    Philippines    1983
Spain    Romania    1984
Sri Lanka    Sierra Leone    1982
Swaziland    Somalia    1983
Syrian Arab Republic    Spain    1983
Togo    Sri Lanka    1984
Uganda    Sudan    1984
Union of Soviet Socialist     Swaziland    1983
Republic    Syrian Arab Republic    1983
United Republic of     Uganda    1982
Cameroon    Union of Soviet Socialist Republic    1983
United Republic of Tanzania    United Republic of Tanzania    1983
United States of America    United States of America    1983
Viet Nam    Zambia    1983
Zambia    Zimbabwe    1984

COMMITTED NO NON-GOVERNMENT PRAGENAIZESTION

Members elected for a four year term ending on 31 December

Chile    Ukrainian Soviet Socialist
Cuba    Republic
France    Union of Soviet Socialist
Ghana    Republics
India    United Kingdom of Great
Iraq    Britain and Northern
Kenya    Ireland
Pakistan    United State., of America
Sweden    

COMMITTED ON NATURAL RESOURCES

Member ship 1981 and 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Argentina    1982
Australia    1982
Bangladesh    1984
Belgium    1984
Bhutan    1982
Botswana    1984

 
COMMITTED NO NON-GOVERNMENT PRAGENAIZESTION (continued)

Member ship 1981 and 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Brazil    1984
Bulgaria    1982
Canada    1984
Chad    1982
Colombia    1984
Dominican Republic    1984
Finland    1982
France    1982
German Dominican Republic    1982
Greece    1984
Guinea    1984
India    1984
Iran    1982
Iraq    1982
Italy    1982
Ivory Coast    1982
Jamaica    1984
Jordan    1984
Kenya    1984
Morocco    1984
Netherlands    1982
Niger    1984
Nigeria    1982
Pakistan    1982
Paraguay    1984
Peru    1984
Poland    1982
Senegal    1982
Sierra Leone    1984
Spain    1982
Sudan    1984
Sweden    1982
Togo    1982
Trinidad and Tobago    1982
Turkey    1982
Uganda    1982
Union Soviet Socialist Republic    1984
Union of Soviet Socialist Republic    1984
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    1984
United States of America    1982
Uruguay    1984
Venezuela    1984
Yugoslavia    1982
Zaire    1984

ìAt its 42nd meeting on 21 October 1981. The Council postponed
Until a future session the election of (a) two members from Asian
States for a term beginning on the date of election and expiring on 31
December 1984: and (b) two members from Asian States for a term
beginning on the date of election and expiring on 31December 1982

COMMITTED ON TRANSNATIONAI CORPORATIONS

Membership in 1981    Membership in 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Algeria    Algeria    1984
Argentina    Argentina    1983
Brazil    Brazil    1982
Canada    Canada    1984
China    China    1983
Costa Rica    Congo    1984
Cuba    Costa Rica    1983
Egypt    Cuba    1982
France    Egypt    1983
German Democratic Republic    France    1983
Germany Federal Republic of    German Democratic Republic    1983

 
ìAt its 42nd meeting on 21 October 1981. The Council postponed
Until a future session the election of (a) two members from Asian
States for a term beginning on the date of election and expiring on 31
December 1984: and (b) two members from Asian States for a term
beginning on the date of election and expiring on 31December 1983
and member from Asian States for a term beginning on the
date of election and expiring on 31December 1982

COMMITTED ON TRANSNATIONAI CORPORATIONS

Membership in 1981    Membership in 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Guatemala    Germany Federal     1983
Guinea    Republic of    1984
India    Ghana    1983
Iran    Guatemala    1983
Iraq    Guinea    1983
Italy    India    1984
Ivory Coast    Iran    1983
Jamaica    Italy    1983
Japan    Jamaica    1983
Kenya    Japan    1983
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya    Kenya    1982
Mexico    Libyan Arab Jamahiriya    1983
Netherlands    Mexico    1982
Nigeria    Netherlands    1982
Pakistan    Pakistan    1982
Panama    Panama    1982
Peru    Peru    1983
Philippines    Philippines    1982
Poland    Romania    1983
Romania    Sierra Leone    1983
Sierra Leone    Somalia    1982
Somalia    Swaziland    1984
Swaziland    Sweden    1982
Sweden    Switzerland    1983
Switzerland    Thailand    1982
Thailand    Turkey    1984
Turkey    Uganda    1982
Uganda    Ukrainian Soviet     1983
Union of Soviet Socialist     Socialist Republic    1984
Republic    Union of Soviet Socialist     1982
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    1983
United States of America    United States of America    1982
Venezuela    Venezuela    1984
Yugoslavia    Yugoslavia    1984
Zaire    Zaire    1982

C. Expert bodies

COMMITTED FOR DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Members appointes by the Econoic and social criminal on the
Nominations of the Secretary-General of a term beginning on the
Date of appointments and expiring on 31 December 1983

Ismail-Sabri Abdalla (Egypt)
Khalijah Ahmad (Malaysia)
Abdtatif Y. Al-Hamad (Kuwait)
Maria Augiisztinovies (Hungary)
H. C. Bos (Netherlands)
William G. Demas (Trinidad and Tobago)
Jose Encarnacion, Jr. (Philippines)
Gerhard Fels (Federal Republic of Germany)
Celso Furtado (Brazil)
R. K. A. Gardiner (Ghana)
Shinichi Ichimura (Japan)
Richard Jolly (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
V. N. Kirichenko (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
John P. Lewis (United States of America)
Li Zong (China)
Gabriel Mignot (France)
 J. Mwanza (Zambia)
 Joseph Elenga Ngapora (Congo)
G. O. Nwankwo (Nigeria)
Goran Ohlin (Sweden)
Josef Pajestka (Poland)
I. G. Patel (India)
Germanico Salgado (Ecuador)
 Leopoido Solis (Mexico)

Appointed at the 3rd meeting On 6 February 1981. With the
Exception of  Mr.G.O. Nwankow (Nigeria). Who was appointed at
The 17th meeting on 7 May 1981

COMMITTED ON CRIME PRIVINATION AND CONIROI

Member ship 1981 and 1982    Term expires on 31 December
A. Adeyemi (Nigeria)    1984
Slanislav Vladimirovich Borodin (Union of Soviet    
Socialist Republics)    1982
Anthony John Edward Brennun (United Kingdom of    
Great Britain and Northern Ireland)    1984
Dusan Colic' (Yugoslavia)     1982
Ronald L. Gainer (United Stales of America)     1984
Giuseppe di Gennaro (Italy)    1984
Jozsef Godony (Hungary)    1984
Aura Guerra de Villalaz (Panama)    1984
Ds. Hudioro (Indonesia)    1984
Ahmad M. Khalifa (Egypt)    1982
Abdul Meguid Ibrahim Kharbit (Kuwait)    1984
Manuel Lopez-Rey y Arrojo (Bolivia)     1982
Franeis Joseph Mahony (Australia)    1982
Mustafa Abdul Majid-Karah (Libyan Arab Jamahiriyal    1982
Mawik-Ndi-Muyeng (Zaire)    1984
Juan Manuel Mayorca (Venezuela)    1984
Albert Melzger (Sierra Leone)    1984
Jorge Arturo Monlero (Costa Rica)    1982
Chadly Mohamed Ahmed Nefzaoui (Tunisia)    1982
John Olden (Ireland)    1982
P. R. Rajagopal (India)    1982
Simone Andree Rozes (France)    1982
Saladh El-Din Salhadar (Syrian Arab Republic)    1982
Abdel Aziz Abdalla Shiddo (Sudan)    1984
Ramananda Prasad Singh (Nepal)        1984
Silvino Julian Sorhegui Mato (Cuba)    1982
Yoshio Suzuki (Japan)    1982

* The term is four year

D. Functional commissions and Sub-commissions

STATISTICAL COMMISSION

Member ship 1981    Member ship 1982 and 1983    Term expires on 31 December
Australia    Argentina     1985
Austria    Australia    1984
Brazil    Austria    1983
Canada    Brazil    1984
Czechoslovakia    Czechoslovakia    1983
Ecuador    Ecuador    1983
Egypt    Finland      1984
Ethiopia    France    1985
Finland    Ghana     1983
Ghana    Hungary     1983
Hungary    India    1983
India    Iraq      1983
Iraq    Ireland    1985
Jamaica    Japan    1984
Japan    Kenya    1983
Kenya    Libyan Arab Jamahiriya    1985
Malaysia    Malaysia    1984
Mexico    Mexico      1984
Spain    Nigeria    1985
Tunisia    Spain    1985
Ukrainian Soviet    Togo    1985
Socialist Republic    Ukrainian Soviet    
Union of Soviet Socialist Republic....    Union of Soviet Socialist    1984
Republics        
United Kingdom of Great              Republics    1985
Britain and Northern    United Kingdom of Great    
Ireland    Britain and Northern    
United States of America              Ireland    1984

POPULATIONS COMMISSION
    

Membership in 1981
    Member ship 1981 and 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Barbados    Bolivia    1985
Ecuador    China    1985
Egypt    Ecuador    1983
Finland    Finland     1983
France    France    1983
Greece    Greece    1984
Honduras    Honduras     1984
Hungary    Hungary     1984
India    Indonesia      1983
Indonesia    Japan    1985
Japan    Mexico      1985
Malawi    Morocco    1983
Morocco    Netherlands    1984
Netherlands    Nigeria    1983
Nigeria    Norway    1984
Norway    Peru    1984
Panama    Rwanda    1984
Peru    Sierra Leone     1983
Rwanda    Sri Lanka    1983
Sierra Leone    Sudan    1985
Sri Lanka    Thailand     1984
Thailand    Ukrainian Soviet    
Ukrainian Soviet Socialist    Socialist Republic    1983
Republic    Union of Soviet Socialist    
Union of Soviet Socialist    Republics     1985
Republics    United Kingdom of Great    
United Kingdom of Great    Britain and Northern    
Britain and Northern    Ireland    1985
Ireland    United States of America    1985
United States of America    Zaire      1984
Zaire    Zambia     1985

COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Member ship 1981 and 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Bolivia     1982
Chad    1982
Chile    1984
Costa Rica    1983
Cyprus    1982
El Salvador    1983
France                                       1983
India    1982
Indonesia    1983
Italy    1984
Kenya    1983
Lesotho     1982
Madagascar    1984
Mongolia     1983
Morocco    1983
Netherlands    1983
Nicaragua    1982
Norway     1982
Panama    1984
Philippines    1984
Poland    1984
Romania    1982
Senegal    1982
Sudan    1984
Sweden    1984
Thailand    1984
Togo    1982
Turkey     1984
Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic     1983
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics    1983
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    1982
United States of America     1983

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Member ship 1981    Member ship 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Algeria    Algeria    1982
Argentina    Argentina     1984

Membership in 1981    Membership in 1981 AND 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Australia    Australia    1983
Benin    Brazil    1983
Brazil    Bulgaria    1984
Bulgaria    Byelorussian Soviet    1982
Burundi    Socialist Republic    1984
Byelorussian Soviet    Canada            1984
Socialist Republic    China           1984
Canada    Costa Rica    1982
Costa Rica    Cuba      1984
Cuba    Cyprus    1982
Cyprus    Denmark    1982
Denmark    Ethiopia    1982
Ethiopia    Fiji    1983
Eiji    France    1983
France    Gambia    1984
Germany Federal Republic of    Germany Federal Republic of    1984
Ghana    Ghana     1983
Greece    Greece    1982
India    India    1982
Iraq    Italy    1984
Jordan    Japan    1984
Mexico    Jordan    1983
Mongolia    Mexico     1983
Morocco    Netherlands    1982
Netherlands    Pakistan    1984
Nigeria    Panama    1982
Pakistan    Peru    1982
Panama    Philippines     1983
Peru    Poland    1983
Philippines    Rwanda    1984
Poland    Senegal    1983
Portugal    Syrian Arab Republic      1982
Senegal    Togo      1984
Syrian Arab Republic    Uganda            1983
Uganda    Union of Soviet Socialist Republics    1982
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics    Union of Soviet Socialist Republics    1982
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    1984
United States of America    Uruguay            1984
Uruguay    Yugoslavia    1983
Yugoslavia    Zaire    1983
Zaire    Zambia     1982
Zambia    Zimbabwe    1984

SUB-COMMISSION ON PREVENTION OF DISCRIMINATION
AND PROTECTION OF MINORIGHTS

Membership for a three-year term

Antonio Martinez Baez (Mexico)
Elizabeth Odio Benito (Costa Rica)
Marc Bossuyt (Belgium)
Beverly Carter. Jr. (United States of America)
Dumitru Ceausu (Romania)
Abu Sayeed Chowdhury (Bangladesh)
Erica-Irene A. Daes (Greece)
Asbjorn Eide (Norway)
Raul Ferrero (Peru)
Jonas K. D. Foli (Ghana)
Riyadh Aziz Hadi (Iraq)
Ibrahim Jimeta (Nigeria)
Nasser Kaddour (Syrian Arab Republic)
Ahmed Khalifa (Egypt)
Syed S. A. Masud (India)
C. L. C. Mubanga-Chipoya (Zambia)
Mohumed Yousif Mudawi (Sudan)
Julio Oyhanarte (Argentina)
S. Sharifuddin Prizada (Pakistan)
Nicole Questiaux (France)
Jorge Eduardo Ritter (Panama)

h. Elected at the 1640th meeting for the commission on Human
Rights on 12 March 1981

Vsevolod N.Sotinsky (Union of Soviet Socialist Republished )

Lvan Tosevski (yugoslavia)

Hatima Embuarek Warzazi (Morocco)

Benjamin Charles George Whitaker (United Kingdom of Great
Britan and Northan ireland )

Fisseha Yimer (Ethiopia)

COMMISSION ON SHAIUS OF WOMEN

Membership in 1981 AND 1982    Term expires on 31 December
Canada    1984
China    1983
Cuba    1983
Czechoslovakia    1982
Egypt    1984
Finland    1982
France    1983
German Democratic Republic    1983
Ghana    1982
Guatemala    1983
Honduras    1983
India    1984
Iraq    1982
Italy    1984
Japan    1984
Lesotho    1983
Malaysia    1982
Nigeria    1983
Norway    1983
Pakistan    1983
Panama    1982
Senegal    1982
Spain    1984
Sudan    1984
Trinidad and Tobago    1984
Uganda    1982
Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic    1984
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics    1982
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    1982
United States of America    1982
Venezuela    1984
Zaire    1984

COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS

Membership in 1981    Membership in 1982 and 1983    Term expires on 31 December
Algeria    Argentina      1983
Argentina    Australia    1985
Australia                                                                 Bahamas    1985
Belgium    Belgium    1985
Brazil    Bulgaria    1985
Colombia    Colombia    1983
France    France    1983
German    Democratic Republic    Germany  Federal Republic  of    1983
Germany    Federal Republic    of    Hungary                      1983
Hungary    India                    1983
India    Italy                    1983
Indonesia    Japan                    1985
Iran    Madagascar                      1983
Italy    Malawi    1983
Japan    Malaysia    1985
Madagascar    Mexico    1985
Malawi    Nigeria    1985
Mexico    Norway    1983
Norway    Pakistan    1983
Pakistan    Panama    1985
Panama    Republic  of  Korea                    1985
Spain    Senegal                      1985
Thailand    Spain                    1983
Togo    Thailand                        1983
Tunisia    Turkey                  1985
Turkey        Union  of  Soviet  Socialist Republics    1985

Union of Soviet Socialist  Republics    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    1985
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    United States of America    1983
United States of America    Yugoslavia    1983
Yugoslavia    Zaire              1985

SUB-COMMISSION ON INCLUDE DRUG TRAFEIC AND RELATED
MEMBERS IN ON NIARAND MIDDIIE EAST

MEMBERS

Afghanistan: Mohammad Yuhya Maaroofi
Iran: Behrouz Shahandeh'
Pakistan: Sahibzata Raoof Ali
Sweden: Lars Hulstrand
Turkey: Kernel Barmen'"

Confirmed by the Council at its 1989th meeting on 19 January 1974
Confirmed by the Council at its 2042nd meeting on 13 January 1977
Confirmed by the Council at its 1983rd meeting on 15 January 1976
Confirmed by the Council at its 2nd meeting on 9 February 1979
Confirmed by the Council at its 3rd meeting on 6 February 1981

E. Regional commissions

ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EROM

Members

Albania    Luxembourg
Austria    Malta
Belgium    Netherlands
Bulgaria    Norway
Byelorussian Soviet  Socialist Republic    Poland
Canada    Portugal
Cyprus    Romania
Czechoslovakia    Spain
Denmark    Sweden
Finland    Switzerland
France    Turkey
German Democratic Republic    Ukrainian Soviet Socialist
Greece    Republic Germany. Federal Republic of    
Hungary    Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Iceland    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Ireland    United States of America
Italy    Yugoslavia

Non-member participating countries

San Marion the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Holy See
Principality in the work of the Commission. In accordance with
Decisions  K (XXX) of 15 April 1975 M (XXXI) of 30 March 1976 and
N (XXXI) of 4 April 1976 of the Commission. Respectively

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR ASIS AND THE PACIFIC

Afghanistan    Netherlands
Australia    New Zealand
Bangladesh    Pakistan
Bhutan    Papua New Guinea
Burma    Philippines
China    Republic of Korea

SIATISHCAL COMMISSION (continued)

Democratic Kampuchea                  Samoa
Fiji                                                 Singapore
France                                            Solomon Islands
India                                              Sri Lanka
Indonesia                                        Thailand
Iran                                               Tonga
Japan                                             Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Lao People's Democratic Republic    United Kingdom of Great Britain Malaysia unit Northern Ireland
Maldives                                        United States of America
Mongolia                                        Vanuatu
Nauru                                            Viet Nam Nepal
Brunei                                            Nine
Cook Islands                                  Trust Territory of the Pacific
Guam"                                               Islands
Hong Kong                                     Tuvalu

Associate members

Brunei                                                  Nine
Cook Islands                                      Trust Territory of the Pacific
Guam    Islands
Hong Kong                                         Tuvalu
Kiribati    

Switzerland participates in a consultative capacity in the work of
The terms Commission by virtue of Council resolusation 860 (XXXII) of 21
December 1961

By its decision 1981/188 of 24 July 1981. The Council amended
The teams of reference of the Commission to take  account of the
Admission of Guam as an associate member of the Commission

ECONOMOC COMMISSION FOR AFRIC

Members

Algeria    Mali
Angola    Mauritania
Benin    Mauritius
Botswana    Morocco
Burundi    Mozambique
Cape Verde    Niger
Central African Republic    Nigeria
Chad    Rwanda
Comoros    Sao Tome and Principe
Congo    Senegal
Djibouti    Seychelles
Egypt    Sierra Leone
Gabon    Sudan
Gambia    Swaziland
Ghana    Togo
Guinea    Tunisia
Guinea-Bissau    Uganda
Ivory Coast    United Republic of Cameroon
Kenya    United Republic of Tanzania
Lesotho    Upper Volta
Liberia    Zaire
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya    Zambia
Madagascar    Zimbabwe
Malawi    

    The Council decided by resolution 974 DIV (XXXVI) of 30 July 1963 that the Republic of South Africa should not take part in the work of the Commission until the Council, on the recommendation of the Commission, should find that conditions for constructive co-operation had been restored by a change in its racial policy.
     By its decision 1981/188 of 24 July 1981. the Council amended the terms of reference of the Commission to take account of the admission of Zimbabwe as a full member of the Commission.

Associated members

The Non-Self-Governing Territories in Africa (including African islands)
Switzerland participates in a consultative capacity in the work of the Commission by virtue of Council resolution 925 (XXXIV) of 6 July 1962

ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR WESTERN  ASIA

Members

Bahrain    Oman
Democratic Yemen    Qatar
Egypt    Saudi Arabia
Iraq    Syrian Arab Republic
Jordan    United Arab Emirates
Kuwait    Yemen
Lebanon    Palestine Liberation Organization

F. Other related bodies

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE UNITED NATIONS
CHILDRANíS FUND

Membership until 31 July 81    Membership From 1st august 1981     Term expires on 31 July
Australia    Australia    1982
Barbados    Austria    1984
Belgium    Barbados    1983
Botswana    Belgium    1983
Brazil    Botswana     1983
Burundi    Brazil    1983
Byelorussian Soviet    Burundi    1982
Socialist Republic    Canada     1983
Canada    China    1983

EXECUZIVE BOARD OF THE UNITED NATIONS
CHILDRANíS FUND (continued)

Membership until 31 July 81    Membership From 1st august 1981    Term expires on 31 July
China    France    1982
France    German Democratic Republic     1984
Germany Federal Republic of         1984
Ghana    Germany, Federal Republic of    1983
Hungary    Hungary      1982
India    India    1984
Japan    Ivory Coast     1984
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya          Japan           1982
Mexico    Libyan Arab Jamahiriya    1982
Netherlands    Mexico    1982
Norway    Norway    1983
Philippines    Pakistan    1984
Senegal    Somalia    1982
Somalia    Sweden    1984
Sweden    Switzerland    1984
Switzerland    Thailand    1983
Thailand    Togo    1984
Union of Soviet Socialist  Republics        Union of Soviet Socialist Republics    1982
United Kingdom of Great          United Arab Emirates              1984
Britain and Northern             United States of America             1982
Ireland                                     Venezuela             1984
United States of America         Yugoslavia             1983
Venezuela Yugoslavia         
EXECUHVE COMMISSION OF THE PROGRAMMF OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEFS

Members

Algeria                                           Madagascar
Argentina                                            Morocco
Australia                                        Netherlands
Austria                                           Nicaragua
Belgium                                          Nigeria
Brazil                                             Norway
Canada                                                Sudan
China                                             Sweden
Colombia                                        Switzerland
Denmark                                        Thailand
Finland                                          Tunisia
France                                           Turkey
German,. Federal Republic of        Uganda
Greece                                           United Kingdom of Great Britain
Holy See                                           and Northern Ireland
Iran                                                United Republic of Tanzania
Israel                                              United States of America
Italy                                               Venezuela
Japan                                             Yugoslavia
Lebanon                                         Zaire
Lesotho    

GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NATIONS DEVLOPMENT PROGRAMME

Membership until 31 July 81    Membership From 1st august 1981    Term expires on 31 July
Argentina                                    Argentina             1983
Austria                                        Austria            1984
Bangladesh                                 Barbados            1984
Belgium                                       Belgium            1982
Brazil                                          Bhutan            1984
Bulgaria                                       Brazil            1982
Canada                                        Bulgaria            1983
China                                          Canada              1982
Colombia                                    China            1984
Cuba                                           Denmark            1982
Denmark                                     Ecuador            1984
Egypt                                          Fiji            1984
Fiji                                               France            1982
France                                         Gabon             1982
Gabon                                         Germany Federal Republic of            1983
Gambia                                                

GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NATIONS DEVLOPMENT PROGRAMME (continued)

Membership until 31 July 81    Membership From 1st august 1981    Term expires on 31 July
Germany Federal    Guinea             1983
Republic of    India             1983
Greece    Italy    1984
Guinea    Japan    1984
India    Kuwait    1982
Italy    Liberia    1982
Japan    Malawi    1982
Kuwait    Malaysia    1982
Liberia    Mali    1984
Malawi    Mexico      1984
Malaysia    Netherlands     1983
Mexico    New Zealand    1982
Netherlands    Niger    1983
New Zealand    Norway             1982
Niger    Pakistan    1983
Norway    Poland    1983
Pakistan    Romania     1982
Poland    Rwanda    1982
Romania    Somalia           1983
Rwanda    Spain    1984
Sierra Leone    Sri Lanka             1982
Somalia    Sweden    1983
Sri Lanka    Switzerland    1983
Sweden    Trinidad and Tobago     1983
Switzerland    Tunisia    1984
Trinidad and Tobago    Turkey             1983
Turkey    Uganda     1982
Uganda    Union of Soviet Socialist Republics    1984
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern    1984
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    1984
Ireland                                     United Stales of America             1984
United States of America         Venezuela             1983
Venezuela                               Yemen            1983
Yemen                                    Zambia              1984

COMMISSION ON FOOD AND POLITICS AND PROGRAMMERS

Member ship in 1981

Membership Elected by the Economic and Social Council    Term expires on 31 December    Membership Elected by the FAQ General    Term expires on 31 December
Argentina              1982    Angola           1981
Denmark            1983    Australia            1983
Greece             1983    Bangladesh            1983
Hungary                1983    Brazil           1981
India             1983    Canada               1983
Ireland             1982    Cuba              1982
Japan             1981    Egypt             1982
Lesotho             1982    France             1982
Mexico               1982    Germany Federal Republic of    1982
Morocco            1983    Kenya            1981
New Zealand              1981    Netherlands             1981
Niger            1981    Saudi Arabia               1983
Pakistan    1981    Sierra Leone              1982
Sweden             1981    Thailand              1981
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland    1982    United States of America    1983

Member ship in 1982

Membership Elected by the Economic and Social Council    Term expires on 31 December    Membership Elected by the FAQ General    Term expires on 31 December
Argentina              1982    Australia            1983
Belgium           1984    Bangladesh            1983
Denmark           1983    Brazil            1984
Finland              1984    Canada              1983
Greece            1983    Congo              1984
Hungary              1983    Cuba               1982
India             1983    Egypt             1982
Ireland             1982    France             1982

 

Membership Elected by the Economic and Social Council    Term expires on 31 December    Membership Elected by the FAQ General    Term expires on 31 December
Japan    1984    Germany Federal Republic of    1982
Lesotho    1982    Mali            1984
Mexico    1982    Netherlands            1984
Morocco    1983    Saudi Arabia              1985
Pakistan    1984    Sierra Leone    1982
Somalia    1984    Thailand            1984
UNITED Kingdom of Grout BRITAIN AND Northern Ireland    1982    United Suites of America    1985

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTHS CONTROI BOARD

Members elected by the Economic and Social Council to server on the Board as cons tinted under the 1972 protocol Amending the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961

Membership from 2 March 1980

     Term expires on 1 March
Nikolai K Barkov (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)    1982
Bela Boles (Hungary)            1985
Daniel Bovet (Italy)             1981
Tmleusz L Chruseiel (Poland)             1982
Babakar S M Diop (Senegal)            1985
Diego Garces-Giruklo (Colombia)             1985
Betty C (tough (United Suites of America)            1982

     Term expires on 1 March
Siikrtl Kaymaheland (Turkey)            1982
Mohsen Kehouk (Tunisia)             1985
Noboo Molohashi (Japan)-             1982
Vielorio V Olguin (Argentina)             1985
Paul Reiner (Trance)                     1982
Jus,jil Singh (Indian)             1985

 
 
 Membership from 2 March 1982

     Term expires on 1 March
Adolf-Heinrich von Arnim (federal Republic of Germany)    1987
Bela Boles (Hungary)             1985
Rumon de la Fuente (Mexico)             1987
Diego Gurces-Giraldo (Colombia)              1985
Betty C Gough (United Suites of America)             1987
Shkra Kaymakealan (Turkey)             1987
Mohsen Kehouk (Tunisia)             1985
Vielorio V Olguin (Argentina)             1985
Paul Renter (France)             1987
Bror Rexed (Sweden)             1987
Jasjit Singh (India)            1985
Edward Williams (Australia)            1987

The term is Five years

Elected by the Council at its 17th meeting on 7 May 1981, To fill the vacancy that had occurred by operating of article 10 paragraph 3 of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 as amended by the 1972 Protocol.

 

 
Annex 111 CALENDAR OF CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS FOR 1982 AND 1983*
1982
( tiillrnm i > umt imt-ltllt;*
.    ,./ miiiniutK k*i ul
Economic and Social Council    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA    Programme    "'' '""¶> '" '"""    (
1983    Page    *    .    
1.    January    Geneva    UNCTAD-Technical    Com-
(1 weeks)    millee of the Joinl Advisory
Group on the International Trade Centre UNCTAD.' GAIT (eleventh session!
2.    4-15 January      New York"    Commission on Transnational
CorporationsóIntergovernmental Working Group on a Code of Conduct (Economic and Social Council resolution 1913)
3.    6-12 January       New York    Intergovernmental     Oceano-
graphic    Commission,
Working Committee for Global Investigation of Pol-lution in the Marine Environment (GIPME) (Economic and Social Council resolution 1893 (LVIIª
4.    11-12    Geneva    Commission on Human Rights
January    óA</ //ª<   Working Group
of Experts on Southern Africa (Economic and Social Council decision 1981/137)
5.    11-12    Geneva    Commission on Human Rights
January    óSpecial Rapporteur on the
Situation of Human Rights
in Chile (Economic and So
cial Council decision 1981/
138)
_    WHOóExecutive    Board
6.    13 January    Geneva    (sixty-ninth session)
7     15 January    New York    States Parties to the Interna-
tional Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of
Racial    Discrimination
(eighth   meeting)   (General
Assembly   resolution   2106
(XX))
8.    18-22    Geneva    Commission      on      Human
January    RightsóWorking Group of
Governmental   Experts   on
the Right to  Development
(Economic      and      Social
Council decision 1981  149)
9     19-29    New York"    Ad    Hoc     Intergovernmental
January    Working Group of Experts
on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (Economic and Social Council resolution I979'44)
ï    Column A of the calendar gives particulars of the Economic and Social Council programme as approved by Council decision 1981/192
of 24 July 1981. and subsequently amended by various Council decisions, and indicates the leg.slat.ve authority Columns B and C '"duale.
respectively, the meetings of related bodies concerned with economic, social and human rights questions, and the meetings of the governing
ffi ofsLiali´5I agencies ami IAEA and certain meetings convened under the auspice of these organuatons. The dates of a number,If
^´ nxelm^s areYeXlive and subject to change by the governing bodies concerned. Meetings of groups of experts, seminars and the like
cozened by the Secretary-General in the context of the programme of work entrusted to him are not mentioned in the calendar.
*    Economic and Social Council decision 1981/198.
 
Annex III (continued)
1982
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Counsil    of governing bodies of
Dates    Programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
1982    Page    A    B    C
10.    19-22    Rome    I FADóGoverning      Council January    (fifth session)
11.    25-29    Geneva    Commission on Human January    RightsóGroup    of   Three
established under the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid (article IX of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid)
12.    25-29    Geneva    Commission on Human
January    RightsóWorking Group on
the Draft Convention on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Economic and Social Council resolution 1981/37)
13.    25-29    Geneva    Commission on Human
January    RightsóWorking Group on
Situations which Reveal a Consistent Pattern of Gross Violations (Commission on Human Rights decision 4 (XXXVII))
14.    25-29    Commission on Human
January    RightsóWorking Group on
the Draft Convention on the Rights of the Child (Economic and Social Council decision 1981/144)
15.    January-    Santo    International Research and
February Domingo1'    Training Institute for the
(I week)    Advancement   of   Women.
Board of Trustees (General Assembly resolutions 33/ 187 and 34/157)
16.    February    New York    United   Nations/FAO   World
(I Jay)    Food  Programme  Pledging
Conference   (General   Assembly resolution 34/108)
17.    1 February-        Geneva    Commission on Human Rights 12 March    (thirty-eighth session) (Economic  and  Social  Council resolution 9 (ID)
18.    2-5 February      New York    Economic and Social Council
(organizational    session)
(Charter)
19.    2-8 February       Vienna1,    Commission     on     Narcotic
Drugs (seventh special session)
20.    8-19                    Melbourne    WMOóCommission   for  At-
February    mospheric Sciences (eighth
session)
21.    9-19    New York    Advisory Committee on Sci-
February    ence   and   Technology   for
Development
22.    15-26                  Geneva    ITUóCCIR  Plenary  Assem-February    bly
23.    15 February-      Geneva    ILOóGoverning Body (219th 5 March    session)
" Economic and Social Council resolution 1981/13. r Economic and Social Council resolution 1981/10.
 
Annex III (continued)
1982
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
Pages    Programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
(1982)    Pages    A    '  B    C
24.    22 February       New York    Committee for Programme and
Co-ordination    (organi
zational session)
25.    23-26    Vienna    IAEAóBoard of Governors February
26.    23 February-      Geneva    ITUóWorld    Administrative 3 March    Radio      Conference      for
Mobile Telecommunications
27.    24 February-       Vienna    Commission on the Status of
5 March    Women   (twenty-ninth ses
sion) (Economic and Social
Council resolutions 11 (II)
and 1147 (XLI))
28.    February-    To be    Meetings of the executive sec-
March determined    relaries of the regional
(3 days)    commissions       (Economic
and Social Council resolution 1817 (LV) and General Assembly resolution 1823 (XVID)
29.    February/    Geneva    UNCTADóJoint Advisory
March    Group on the International
(1 week)                                                                                                    Trade   Centre    UNCTAD/
GATT (fifteenth session) (General Assembly resolution 2297 (XXII))
30.    March    Montevideo    WMOóRegional   Association
III (South America) (eighth session)
31.    March    New York    UNITARóBoard of Trustees
(2 days)    (mid-term session) (General
Assembly resolution 1934 (XVIII))
32.    March    Bangkok    ESCAP (thirty-eighth session)
(Economic and Social Council resolutions 37 (IV), 69 (V), 723 B (XXVIII)
33.    March    Vienna    International  Narcotics  Con-(I week)    trol Board (thirty-first session) (Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, article 11)
34.    1-12 March    New York"    Commission on Transnational
CorporationsóIntergovernmental Working Group on a Code of Conduct (Economic and Social Council resolution 1913 (LVII))
35.    I March-    Montreal    1CAO Council (105th session) 2 April
36.    S-12 March    Geneva'1    Committee of Experts on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods: Group of Rapporteurs, twenty-eighth session (Economic and Social Council resolution 2050 (LXID)
37.    8-19 March    Geneva    UNCTADóTrade and Devel-
opment Board (twenty-fourth session) (General Assembly resolution 1995 (XIX) and UNCTAD reso-lution 114 (V))
        !
" Economic and Social Council resolution 1981/129.    '
 
Annex III (continued)
1982
Conferences and meetings
Economic ami Social Council    of governing bodies of
Dates    programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
(1982)    Place    A    B    C
38.    10-19    New York    Sixth meeting of Experts on March0    the United Nations Programme in Public Administration and Finance (Economic and Social Council resolutions ï 1978/75 and 1978/76)
39.    15-19 March    FAOóRegional     Conference
for Asia and the Pacific
4(1.     15-19 March       New York    Consultative   Committee   on
the Voluntary Fund for the United Nations Decade for Women (General Assembly resolution 31/133)
41.    15-19 March       New York    Human   Rights  Committee-
Working Group on Communications (General Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI))
42.    15-24 March       Vienna    Committee on Crime Preven-
tion and Control (seventh session) (General Assembly resolution 415 (V) and Economic and Social Council resolutions 1584 (L) and 1979/19)
43.    15-26 March       New York    Preparatory    Sub-Committee
for the Second World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (Economic and Social Council resolution 1981/30 and decision 1981/130)
44.    22 March-    New York    Human    Rights    Committee
9 April    (fifteenth session) (General
Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI))
45.    22 March-    New York    Committee on the Elimination
9 April    of    Racial    Discrimination
(twenty-fifth session) (General Assembly resolution 2106 A (XX))
46.    23 March-    Geneva    ECE (thirty-seventh session)
3 April    (Economic      and      Social
Council resolution 36 (IV))
47.    29 March-    New York"    Ad    Hoc    Intergovernmental
9 April    Working Group of Experts
on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (Economic and Social Council resolution 1979/44)
48.    March-    Addis Ababa        ECAóPreparatory    Commit-
April    tee of the Whole (Economic
and Social Council resolution 671 (XXV))
49.    April    Addis Ababa        ECAóEighth meeting of the
Conference of Ministers
(seventeenth session of the
Commission) (Economic
and Social Council resolu
tion 671 (XXV)).
51).    April    Baghdad    ECWA (ninth session) (Eco-
nomic and  Social  Council
resolution 1818 (LV))
FAOóCommittee   on  World
51.     1-K April    Rome    Food Security
0 Economic and Social Council resolution 1980/12.
 
Annex III (continued) 1982
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
Dates    Programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
(1982)    Place    ABC
52.    5-6 April    Rome    Administrative Committee on
Co-ordination (first regular session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 13 (III))
53.    13 April-    New York'    Economic and Social Council
7 May    (first       regular      session)
(Charter)
54.    19-28 April    New York    Committee   for Development
Planning (eighteenth session) (Economic and Social Council resolutions 1079 (XXXIX) and 1625 (LI))
55.    19-30 April    Washington,    WMOóCommission  for Cli-
D.C.    matology and Applications
of Meteorology (eighth session)
56.    19-30 April    Rome    Committee    on    Food    Aid
Policies and Programmes (thirteenth session) (General Assembly resolution 1714 (XVI))
57.    19 April-    New York    Committee for Programme and 28 May"    Co-ordination    (twenty-second session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 2008 (LX) and General Assembly resolution 31/93)
58.    26 April-    Nairobi    Commission on Human Set-7 May    tlements     (fifth     session)
(Economic and Social Council resolution 1978/1 and General Assembly resolution 32/162)
59.    April/May    Geneva    ITUóAdministrative Council (3 weeks)    (thirty-seventh session)
60.    April/May    Montreal    WMOóCommission    for
Aeronautical    Meteorology (seventh session)
61.    May    Berne    UPUóExecutive Council
62.    May    Vienna    International Narcotics Con-(2 weeks)    trol    Board   (thirty-second
session) (Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, article 11)
63.    5-28 May    Paris    UNESCOóExecutive   Bonn
(114th session)
64.    10-11 May    Vienna    UNIDOóPermanent      Com-
mittee of the Industrial De
velopment   Board   (seven-
'"    teenth session) (General As-
sembly resolution 2152 (XXI))
65.    10-18 May    Nairobi    UNEPóGoverning     Council
(session of a special char
acter to commemorate the
tenth anniversary of the
United Nations Conference
on the Human Environment
(General Assembly resolu-
        tion 35/74)
'The Chairman of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, by a letter dated 3 June 1981, requested the President of e Economic and Social Council to allocate to the Committeeófrom the resources available to the Councilósix meetings (three days of 3 meetings per day) during its first regular session of 1982, for the purpose of reviewing the quadrennial reports of the non-governme il organizations.
" Economic and Social Council decision 1981/192.
 
Annex III (continued) 1982
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
Dates    Programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
(IVH2I    Place    A    B    C
66.    10-21 May    New York"    Commission on Transnational
CorporationsóIntergovernmental Working Group on a Code of Conduct (Economic and Social Council resolution 1913 (LVII) and decision 1981/198)
67.    12-28 May    Vienna    UN IDOóIndustrial      Devel-
opment Board (sixteenth session) (General Assembly resolution 2152 (XX))
68.    21 May-    Nairobi    UNEPóGoverning     Council 5 June    (tenth session) (General Assembly      resolution     2997 (XXVII))
69.    24 May    New York    Intergovernmental Committee 4 June    on Science and Technology
for Development (fourth session) (General Assembly resolution 34/218)
70.    24-29 May    Geneva    ILOóGoverning Body (220th
session)
71.    25 May-    Geneva    UNDPóGoverning     Council
21 June    (twenty-ninth    session)
(General Assembly resolution 2029 (XX))
72.    June    Geneva    WMOóExecutive Committee
(thirty-fourth session)
73.    June    London    1MCOóCouncil  (forty-eighth
session)
74.    June    New York    UNICEFóExecutive Board, (2 weeks)    Committee on Administration and Finance, Programme Committee (General Assembly resolution 57 (I))
75.    June    To be    Council of the United Nations (I week)                 determined    University (nineteenth session)   (General    Assembly resolution 3081 (XXV11I))
76.    June    Geneva    ILOóGoverning Body (220th
session)
77.    1-17 June    Geneva    UNDPóGoverning   Council,
Budgetary and Finance Committee (General Assembly resolution 2029 (XX))
78.    2 June    Geneva    ILOóInternational       Labour
(3 weeks)    Conference       (sixty-eighth
session)
79.    7-11 June    FAOóRegional     Conference
for the Near East
80.    7-30 June    Montreal    ICAO-Council   (106th   ses-
sion)
81.    8-11 June    Vienna    IAEA-Board of Governors
82.    21-25 June    FAOóRegional     Conference
for Africa
83.    June-July    Geneva    Joint  meetings of the  Com-
(3 days)    mittee for Programme and
Co-ordination and the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination (Economic and Social Council resolution 2008 (LX) and General Assembly resolution 31/93)
 
Annex III (continued)
1982
ªM^    Conferences and meetings
of governing bodies of
Economic and Social Council    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
1981    Pages      __    .        
        Advisory Committee for the
84.    July    V    International Year of Dis-
abled Persons (fourth session) (General Assembly resolution 34/154*
85     July    New York    Intergovernmental     Oceano-
II week)    Graphic    Commission-
    Working Group (Economic
and Social Council resolution 1893 (LVIIt
Human Rights Committeeó
X6.   5-9 July    Geneva    Working Group on Com-
munications (General Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI))
87    7-30 July    Geneva    Hconomic and Social Council
X7.   7-30 July    Geneva    (second    stfjular    session)
(Charter)
Human Rights Committee XX.    12-30 July    Geneva    sixteenth sesskm (General
Assembly resolution 2200 A(XXi))
FAOóRegional Conference
X9.    19-23 July    for Europe
United Nations World Assem-
90.    26 July-    Vienna    bly on Aging (General As-
5 August    sembly resolution 33/52)
91     July.    Geneva/    Commission      on      Human
August    Sim    rights-A,  //.^Working
August    Group on Southern Africa
(Economic and Social Council decision 1981/137)
Advisory Committee on the
92.    August    Vienna    International   Youth   Year
(second session) (General Assembly resolution 35/126)
93    2-6 August    Geneva"    Committee of Experts on the    Transport    of    Dangerous
GoodsóGroup of Experts on Explosives (twenty-second session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 1979/42)
94    2-13 August        Geneva    Commission on Human Sights
óSiib-Commissicn on Pre
vention of Discrimination
and Protection of Minori
ties. Working Group on
Communications (Economic
and Social Council resolu-
S*    tion 1503 (XLVIII)l
95    2-30 August     New York    Committee on the Elimination
95.    2-20 August       New York    of   Racial    Discrimination
(twenty-sixth session) (General Assembly resolution 2106 A (XX))
96    9-13 August       Geneva    Commission      on      Human
RightsóSub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of MinoritiesóGrot; of Five or. Slavery (Economic and Social Council resolution 16 (LV3))
 
Annex 111 (continued)
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
Pales    Programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
(1982)    Place    A    B    C
97.    9-13 August        Geneva    Committee of Experts on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods: Group of Rapporteurs (twenty-ninth session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 2050 (LXIII)
98.    16 August-    Geneva    Commission on Human Rights
10 September    óSub-Commission  on  the
Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities (thirty-fifth session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 9 (ID)
99.    23-27 August      New York    Consultative   Committee   on
the Voluntary Foud for the United Nations Decade for Women (General Assembly resolution 31/133)
100.    23 August and Geneva    Group of Experts on Geo-15 September    graphical Names (tenth session) (Economic and Social Council resolutions 715 A (XXVII) and 1314 (XL1V) and the decision adopted at its 1854th meeting on 4 May 1973 at the fifty-fourth session)    . .
101.    23 August-    Geneva    ITU-Regional     Administra-17 September    tive   Conference   for   FM
Sound Broadcasting in the VHF band (Region I and certain countries concerned in Region 3) (first session)
102.    24 August-    Geneva"    Fourth United Nations Con-14 September    ference on the Standardization of Geographical Names (Economic      and      Social Council decision 1978/7)
103.    30 August-    Manila"    Commission on Transnational 10 September    Corporations   (eighth   session) (Economic and Social Council    resolution     1913 (LVII)

104.    September    New York    UNITARóBoard of Trustees (4 days)    (General Assembly resolu-tion 1934 (XVIII))
105.    6-10 Sentember    FAO-Regiona!    Conference
for Latin America
106.    8 September-     Paris    UNESCOóExecutive   Board 1 October    (115th session)
107.    13-24    Geneva    UNCTADóTrade and Devel-September    opment Boardó(twenty-fifth session) (General Assembly resolution 1995 (XIX) and UNCTAD resolution 114 (V))
108.    17 September     New York    States parties to the Interna-
tional Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (General Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI))
h By decision 1978/7. the Economic and Social Commission, inter alia accepted with appreciation the invitation of the Government of Iran to hold the Conference in Iran during the first half of 1982. In a letter dated 6 March 1981. the Secretariat was informed that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran will not be in a position to act as host to the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names in Iran during the first half of 1982. The above dates for the Conference and the Group of Experts were recommended by the Group of Experts on Geographical Names at its meeting, held from 17 to 27 February 1981.
 
Annex 111 (continued)
1982
    
Economic and Social Council    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
Programme        (
Pages    A    n        .
(1982)    Place    '    _    .    _        ó    óó    ó
    _    IAEAóGeneral Conference
109.    20-24    Vienna
September    W1POóGoverning Bodies
110.    24 September    Geneva
I October    IMF/World       BankóAnnual
111.    2B September-   Toronto    Meetings of the Board of
I    October    Governors
ITUóPlenipotentiary Confer-
112.    28 September-    Nairobi    ence
J November    WMOóRegional   Association
11.1.   September-    Italy                                                                                                                             VI (Europe) (eighth sessionl
October    IMCOóCouncil    (forty-ninth
114.    October    London                                                                                                                               session)
115    October    Geneva    Committee of Experts on the
(1 weeks)    Transport of Dangerous
(1 weeks)    GoodsóGroup of Experts
on Explosives(twenly-third) session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 1979/42)
UNHCRóExecutive     Com-
116.    October    Geneva    mittee   (General Assembly)
(10 days)    resolution 1166 (XII))
UPUóConsultative    Council
117.    4th quarter    Berne    for Postal Studies
Human   Rights  Committeeó
118.    4-8 October       Geneva    Working  Group  on  Com-
munications   (General   Assembly   resolution  2200  A
(XXI))
UNESCOóGeneral    Confer-
119.    11.20    Paris    ence (fourth extraordinary
October    session)
Committee    on    Food    Aid
120.    11-22    Rome    Policies   and   Programmes
October                                                                                               (fourteenth  session)  (Gen
eral    Assembly    resolution
3404 (XXX))
Human    Rights    Committee
121.    11-29    Geneva    (seventeenth session) Gen-
October    eral    Assembly    resolution
2200 A (XXI))
122     October/    New York    Administrative Committee on
November    Co-ordination (third regular
(3 days)    seeion (Economic and So-
(3 days)    cial  Council  resolution   13
(111))
123     October/    New York    Economic and Social Council
November    (resumed    second   regular
session) (Charter)
International  Narcotics Con-
124.    October/    Vienna    trol Board hirty-third ses-
November    sion) (Single Convention on
(3 weeks)    Narcotic Drugs.  1961. arts-
cle #1)    
IMCOóLegal Conference
I2.V    November    London    United Nation    Pledging
126.    November    New York    Conference   for   Develop-
(2 days)    ment    Activities    (General
Assembly resolution 32/197)
To be    Council of the United Nations
127.    November    To be    University  (twentieth  ses-
(I week)               determined                                                          sion)    (General Assembly)
resolution 3081 (XXVIII))
 
Annex III (conthuwil)
1982
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council                                                                                               of governing bodies of
Palce                                                                                                 Programme                                           Meetings of related bodies                         specialized agenies and lAEA
(1982)    PLACE    A    B    C    
128.    8-19    Geneva                                                                                                                          ILOóGoverning Body (22lsl November    session)
129.    15 November-    Montreal                                                                                                                        ICAOóCouncil   (107th   ses-17 December    sion)
130.    22 November-    Rome                                                                                                                             KAOóCouncil
1 December
131.    November    Vienna    UN IDOóPermanent      Corn-
December    Meetings of Industrial De
11 week)    velopment     Board    (eigh
teenth session) (General As
sembly     resolution     2152
(XXI))
132.    December    New York    UNDPóInter-Agency     Con-
(4 days)    sultativc  Meeting (General
Assembly resolution 32/197)
133.    6-12 December  Geneva''    Committee of Experts on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods (twelfth session) (Economic Council resolutions I48K (XLVIII) and 1979/42)
134.    To be    New York    Committee  for  Development
determined    PlanningóWorking Group I
(Economic and Social Council resolutions 1035 (XXXVII) and 1625 (Ll)l
135.    To be    Geneva    Committee  for  Development
determined    PlanningóWorking   Group
II    (Economic and Social
Council resolutions 1035
(XXXVII) and 1625 (LID
136.    To be    New York    Committee  for  Development
determined    PlanningóWorking   Group
III    (Economic and Social
Council resolutions 1035
(XXXVII) and 1625 (Ll))
132    To be    A capital in    Commission     on     Narcotic
determined    the region'    DrugsóSub-Commission on
Illicit Drug Traffic and Related Matters in the Near and Middle East (Economic and Social Council resolution 1776 (LIVI)
138.    To be    A capital in    Commission     on     Narcotic
determined            the region'    DrugsóNinth   meeting   of
Operational Heads of National Narcotics Law Enforcement Agencies. Far East Region (Economic and Social Council resolution 1845 (LVD)
139.    To be    Dacca    World  Food Council (eighth
determined    ministerial session) (General
Assembly resolution 3348 (XXIX))
140.    To be    New York    Meeting   of   States    Parties
determined    to the Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (General Assembly resolution 34/180),
' Economic and Social Council decision 1981/117.
 Six months after the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women comes into foice. a meeting of States Parties to the Convention must be convened to elect members of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, presumably a one-day meeting. Thereafter, the States Parties to the Convention will meet biennially to elect members of the Committee.
 
Annex 111 (continued)
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council                                                                                                                      of governing bodies of
Economic and Social Council    .      l.,Ñ,*/4/-4
Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
(1982)    Place    A             B            
141     To be    New York"    Committee on the Elimination
determined    of   Discrimination   again-..
Women (General Assembly
resolution 34/180)
142    To be    Rome    Preparatory   Meeting  of  the
determined    World Food Council (Gen-
eral    Assembly    resolution
3348 (XXIX)I
...   To be    WMOóRegional   Association
143.    robe    To be    I (Africa) (eighth session)
determined            determined    e
....    WMOóRegional  Association
144.    To be    To be    (South-West     Pacific)
determined            determined                                                                                                                      (dgh(h ^.^
To be    ...   .    WMOóCommission for Basic
145     To be    To berm:n.(,    Systems .eighth session)
determined    determined    '              *
146     ,.   .    ,.   .    WHOóIhirty-ntth        World
146    To be     .    determined    Health Assembly
determined    determined
147.    To be    Geneva    United Nations Trust Fund for
determined    ChileóBoard   of  Trustees
(General Assembly resolution 33.174 and Economic and Social Council resolution 1981/39)
148.    To be    Geneva    Commission      on       Human
determined    RightsóWorking Group on.
Fnforced or Involuntary Disappearances (Economic and Social Council decision 1981/139)
1983
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
Dates    programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
(1983)    Place    A           _    B    _____
149     1st quarter    Bangkok'    Tenth    United    Nations    Re-
gional Cartoraphic Confer
ence for Asia and the Pacific
(Economic and Social
Council resolution 2049
(I.XID)
l50    January    Geneva    UNCTAD-Technical    Com-
(1 week)    mittee of the Joint Advisory
Group on the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/ GATT (twelfth session)
HI.    January    Geneva    Commission      on       Human
(2 weeks)    RightsóAd   Hoc   Working
Group of Experts on South-em Africa (Economic and Social Council decision 1981/137)
152    24-28    Geneva    Commission      on       Human
January    RightsóGroup    of   Three.
established under the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid (article IX of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid)
Mn~_C-ordance with Article 20 of the Convet ion or. the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 1 Economic and Social Council resoiuiion 1981/6.
 
Annex III (continued)
1983
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
Place        programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
153.    31 January-        Geneva    Commission on Human Rights    
11 March                                             (thirty-ninth session) (Eco
nomic  and  Social  Council
resolution 9 (II))
154.    January    Santo    International Research and
February Domingo    Training Institute for the
(I week.)    Advancement   of  Women.
Board of Trustees (General Assembly resolutions ill 187 and 34/157)
155.    February    Vienna    Commission on Narcotic
(8 days)    Drugs    (thirtieth    session)
(Economic and Social Council resolution 9(1))
156.    February    Vienna    Commission for Social Devel-
(8 days)    opment (twenty-eighth ses
sion) (Economic and Social
Council resolutions 10 (II),
1139 (XL) and 1147 (XLD)
157.    February    To be    Meetings of the executive sec-
(3 days)                  determined    retaries    of   the    regional
commissions (Economic and Social Council resolution 1817 (LV) and General Assembly resolution 1823 (XVII))
158.    1-4 February      New York    Economic and Social Council
(organizational    session)
(Character)
159.    7-18    New York    Committee   on   Non-Govern-
Febuary    mental Organizations (Eco-
nomic and Social Council resolutions 3 (II) and 1296 (XLIV))
160.    9-18    New York    Population    Commission
February                                              (twenty-second        session)
(Economic      and      Social
Council resolutions    150
(VII) and 1147 (XLD)
161.    14 February-      Geneva    ILOóGoverning Body (222nd 4 March    session)
162.    28 February-       Montreal    ICAO-Council   (108lh    ses-31 March    sion)
163.    February-    Geneva    UNCTADóJoint Advisory March    Group on the International (1 weeks)                                                                                                     Trade   Centre    UNCTAD/
GATT (sixteenth session) (General Assembly resolution 2297 (XXIlI)
164.    March    Bangkok    ESCAP (thirty-ninth session)
(Economic and Social Council resolutions 37 (IV|. 69 (V). 414 C.l (XIII) and 723 B.2(XXVIII|)
165.    March    Vienna    International Narcotics Con-
(1 weeks)    trol    Board    (thirty-fourth
session) (Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. 1961. ankle III
166.    March    New York    UNITARóBoard of Trustees.
(2 days)    mid-term session (General
Assembly resolution 1934 (XVIII))
167.    7-11 March    New York    Consultative   Committee   on
the Voluntary Fund for the United Nations Decade for Women (General Assembly resolution 31/133)
 
Annex 111 {continued)
Economic and Social Council      Meetings of related bodies      SPECIALIZED AGENIES AND LAEA    PLACE    A    B            C     ó
I67     7-16 March    New York    Suiiitical    Commission
(twenty-second session) (Economic and Social Council resolution') 8 (I). 8 III) and 166U.II
169     14-18 March       New York    Human   Rights  Commttewe
169.     14-18 March        New York    Working   Group   on   Com-
munication*) (General As semblv resolution 2200 A LXXIII
14-25 March Geneva    UNCTADóTrade and Uevel-
,70.     14-25 March       Geneva    opment Board (twenty-sixth
session) (General Assembly resolution 1995 (XIX) and UNCTAD resolution 114 (V))
New York    Committee on the Elimination
171.    21 March-    Mew York    Commnttee on the    Dl5cnmlnatl0n
8 April    Geneva    (twenty-seventh      session)
(General Assembly resolution 2106 A (XX))
172      21 March    New York    Human     Rights     Committee
172.    21 March-    New York    (eighteenth   session)   (Gen-
8 April    eral    Assembly    resolution
2200 A (XXI)
171     March.'    Maputo    ECA-Preparatory    Commit-
April    tee of the Whole (Economic
and Social Council resolution 671 (XXV))
174    April    Maputo    ECAóNinth  meeting of the
Conference of Ministers. eighteenth session of the Commission (Economic and Social Council resolution 671 (XXV))
175    April    Geneva    Administrative Committee on
Co-ordination (first regular
session) (Economic and So
cial  Council  resolution   13
(III))
176.     April    Baghdad    ECWA (tenth session) (Eco-
nomic  and  Social  Council
resolution 1818 (L1V))
    UNEPóGoverning     Council
177.    April    Nairob.    (eleventh session) (General
(10 days)    Assembly   resolution   2997
(XXVIII)
178     11 April    New York    Committee    for    Programme
and Co-ordination (organizational session)
179     12-23 April    Geneva    ECE   (thirty-eighth   session)
(Economic      and      Social
Council resolution 36 (IV))
180.     12 April-    New York    Economic and Social Council
6 May    (first       regular      session)
(Charter)    
FAOóCommittee   on   World
181    14-21 April        Rome    Food Security
182      18-27 April    New York    Committee  for  Development
Planning (ninteenth session) (Economic and Social Council resolutions 1079 (XXXIX) and 1625 (LI))
 
Annex 111 (continued)
1983
Economic and Social Council
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
    programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
1983,    Plait    A    H    C
183    April May    Nairobi    Commission on  Human Set-
(8 days)    tlements     (sixth     session)
(Economic and Social Council resolution 1978 I and General Assembly resolution 32 1621
184    May    Berne    UPUóExecutive Council
185     May                    Santiago                ECL.A    (twentieth    session)
(Economic and Social
Council resolutions 106
(VI). 234 B (IX). 414 CI
(XIII) and 723 C (XXVIIl)
186     May    Geneva    WMOóNinth World Meteor-
ological Congress
187     May    Geneva    WMOó-Executive Committee
(thirty-fifth session)
188      May    Vienna    UNI DOóPermanent      Com-
(1-2 days)    mittee of the Industrial De-
velopment     Board    (nine
teenth session) (General As
sembly     resolution     2152
(XXI))
189.    May    Vienna    UNIDOóIndustrial      Devel-
(2 weeks)    opment Board (seventeenth
session) (General Assembly resolution 2152 (XXI))
190     May    Vienna    International  Narcotics Con-
(2 weeks)    trol Board (thirty-fifth ses-
sion) (Single Convention on
Narcotic Drugs. 1961. arti
cle II
191.    4 May-    Paris    UNESCOóExecutive   Board
10 June    (116th session)
192     9 May-    New York    Committee for Programme and
3 June    Co-ordination (twenty-third
session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 2008 (LX) and General Assemblv resolution 31 93)
193.    11-20 May    New York    Commission on Transnational
Corporations (ninth session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 1913 (LVII))
194.    16-27 May    Rome    Committee    on     Food     Aid
Policies and Programmes (fifteenth session) (General Assemblv resolution 1714 (XVI))
195.    23-28 May    Geneva    ILOóGoverning Body (223rd
session)
196      23-31 May    New York    High-level Committee on the
Review of Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (General Assembly resolutions 33/134 and 34/117)
197     31 May-    New York    UNDPóGoverning Counciló
17 June    Budgetary     and     Finance
Committee (decision of the twelfth session of the Governing Council)
198.    31 May-    New York    UNDPóGoverning    Council
20 June    (thirtieth session) (General
Assembly resolution 2029 (XXª
 
Ann III (continued) IVS3
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
(1983)    Place    A             __    
199.    June    New York    UNICEF-Execulive   Board.
1st 2 weeks)    Commiliee on Administra-
tion    and    Finance.    Pro
gramme   Committee   (Gen
eral Assembly resolution 57
(I))
200.    June    Geneva    ITU-Administrative Council
(thsrty-eighth session)
201     JUNE    To be    Council of the United Nations
determined    University (twenty-first ses-
sion) (General Assembly resolution 3081 (XXVIII))
202.    June    Geneva    Joint  Meetings of the Com-
mittee for Programme and Co-ordination and the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination (Economic ami Social Council resolution 2008 (LX) and General Assembly resolution 31/93)
203    June    London    IMCO-Council  (fiftieth  ses-
sion)
204.    June    Geneva    ILO-General       Conference
(sixty-ninth session)
205    June    Geneva    ILO-Ooverning Body (223rd
session)
206.    6-30 June    Montreal    ICAO-Council    (109th    ses-
sion)
207.    8-17 June    New York    Committee   on   Natural   Re-
sources (eighth session) (Economic and Social Council resolutions 1535 (XLIX) and 1621 A (LI)
208.    13 June-    Geneva    ITU-Region 2  Broadcasting
15 July|    Satellite   Planning   Conler-
ence
209.    20 June-    Rome    FAOóCouncil
1 July
210.    June/July    Geneva    Administrative Committee on
(3 days)    Co-ordination (second reg
ular session) (Economic and
Social Council resolution 13
(III))
211.    July    Geneva    Meetings of the executive sec-
(4 days)    retarics    of    the    regional
commissions (Economic and Social Council resolution 1817 (LV) and General Assembly resolution 1823 (XVIII)
212.    4-8 July    Geneva    Human   Rights  Committeeó
Working Group on Communications (General Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI))
213.    6-29 July    Geneva    Economic and Social Council
(second regular sesssion) (Charter)
214.    July    New York    Intergovernmental     Oceano-
graphic    Commissionó
Working Group (Economic ami Social Council resolution 1893 (LVID)
 
Annex III (continued)
1983
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
Dates    programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
1983    Place    A        C
215    11-29 July    Geneva    Human    Rights    Commit tec
(nineteenth session) (General Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI))
216    1-12    Geneva    Commission of Human Rights
August    óSub-Commission on Pre
vention of Discrimination
and Protection of Minor
itiesóWorking Group on
Communications (Economic
and Social Council resolution
1503 (XLVIID)
217.    1-12 August        Geneva"    Committee of Experts on the
August    Transport    of    Dangerous
GoodsóGroup of Rapporteurs (thirtieth session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 2050 (LXI1)
218.    1-19 August        New York    Committee on the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination (twenty-eighth session) (General Assembly resolution 2106 A (XX))
219.    8-12 August        Geneva    Commission of Human Rights
óSub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination of MinoritiesóGroup of Five on Slavery (Economic and Social Council resolution In (LVD)
220.    15 August-    Geneva    Commission      on       Human
9 September    rightsóSub-Commission on
the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities (thirty-sixth session) (Economic ami Social Council resolution 9 (ID)
221.    29 August    New York    Consultative   Committee   on
2 September    the Voluntary Fund for the
United Nations Decade for Women (General Assembly resolution 31/133)
222.    September    New York    UNITARóBoard of Trustees (4 days)    (General  Assembly resolution 1934 (XVIID)
223.    24 September-    Geneva    WIPOóGoverning Bodies 1 October
224.    27-30    Washington.    IMF/World       BankóAnnual
September    D.C.    Meeting    of   the     Board    Of
Governors
225.    September-        To be    UNESCOóExecutive   Board October                 determined    (117lh session)
226.    4th quarter    Berne    UPUóConsultative    Council
for Postal Studies
227.    October    New York    Administrative Committee on
(3 days)    Co-ordination (third regular
session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 13 (III))
228.    October    Geneva    UNHCRóExecutive     Com-
(10 days)    mitlee  (General  Assembly
resolution lion (XII))
 
Annex III (continued) 1983
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
Dates    programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
(1983)    place    ABC
229.    October    Geneva    Statistical    Commissionó
(4 days) Working Group on Interna
tional Statistical Pro
grammes and Co-ordination
(tenth session) (Economic
and Social Council resolu
tion 1306 (XLIV))
230.    3-7 October       Geneva    Human   Rights  Committee-
Working Group on Com munications (General As sembly resolution 2200 / (XXI))
231.    3-7 October        Geneva"    Committee of Experts on the
Transport of Dangerous GoodsóGroup of Experts on Explosives (twenty-third session) (Economic and Social Council resolution 1979/42)
232.    10-21    Geneva    UNCTADóTrade and Devel-October    opment Board (twenty-seventh session) (General Assembly resolution 1995 (XIX) and UNCTAD resolution 114 (V))
233.    10-21    Rome    Committee on Food Aid October    Policies    and   Programmes
(sixteenth session) (General Assembly resolution 1714 (XVI))
234.    10-28    Geneva    Human Rights Committee
October    (twentieth session) (General
Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI))
235.    25 October-    Paris    UNESCOóGeneral    Confer-29 November    ence (22nd session)
236.    October-    Vienna    International Narcotics Con-November    trol Board (thirty-sixth ses-(3 weeks)    sion) (Single Convention on
Narcotic Drugs, 1961, article 11)
237.    October/    New York    Economic and Social Council
November    (resumed    second    regular
session) (Charter)
238.    November    New York    United Nations Pledging Con-
(2 days)    ference    for   Development
Activities (General Assembly resolution 32/197)
239.    November    To be    Council of the United Nations
(1 week)                 determined    University   (twenty-second
session) (General Assembly resolution 3081 (XXVIII))
240.    November    Paris    UNESCOóExecutive   Board |
(118th session)    
241.    November    A capital    Commission     on     Narcotic    !
(5 days)                 in the                    DrugsóTenth   Meeting   of                                                                                                   1
region    Operational  Heads of Na-
tional   Narcotics   Law   Enforcement   Agencies,    Far
East Region (Economic and    
Social    Council    resolution
1845 (LVD)    
242.    November    London    IMCOóAssembly (thirteenth  
session)    
 
Annex III (continued)
1983
Conferences and meetings
Economic and Social Council    of governing bodies of
Dates    programme    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA
(1983)    Place    A             B    _____
243,     November London    IMCOóCouncil       (fifty-first
243.    November    London    session)
244.    1-3    Rome    FAO-Council November    _   Ñ   .
245    S-24 November    Rome    FAO-Conference
246.    7-18    Geneva    ILO-Governing Body <224lh November    session)
247.    14 November    Montreal    ICAO-^Council   (I KM   ses-16 December    sion)
248.    25 November    Rome    FAO-Council
249.    November/    Vienna    UNiDOóPermanent Corn-December    mittee of the Industrial De-(1 week)    velopment Board (twentieth
session) (General Assembly resolution 2151 (XXI))
250.    December    New York    UNDPóInter-Agency Con-
(4 days)    sultative Meeting (General
Assembly resolution 32/197)
251.    5-16    Geneva    Ad Hoc Group of Experts on
December1"    International   Co-operation
in Tax Matters (Economic
and   Social  Council  reso
lutions   1273   (XLIII)   and
1765 (LIV))
252.   To be    Rome    Preparatory  Meeting of the
determined    World Food Council (Gen-
eral Assembly resolution 3348 (XXIX))
253.    To be    To be    World   Food  Council  (ninth
'< determined           determined    ministerial session) (General
    Assembly   resolution   3348
    (XXIX))
254.    To be    New York Intergovernmental Committee
determined    on Science and Technology
for Development (fifth session) (General Assembly resolution 34/218)
255.    To be    New York    Committee  for  Development
determined    PlanningóWorking Group
(Economic and Social Council resolutions 1035 (XXXVII) and 1625 (LI))
256.    To be    Geneva    Committee for Development
determined    PlanningóWorking   Group
II (Economic and Social Council resolutions 1035 (XXXVII) and 1625 (LI))
257.    To be    New York    Committee  for  Development
determined    PlanningóWorking   Group
II (Economic and Social Council resolutions 1035 (XXXVII) and 1625 (LI))
258.    To be    To be    Second World Conference to determined            determined    Combat Racism and Racial (2 weeks)    Discrimination (General Assembly resolution 35/33)
259.    To be    To be    United Nations Conference determined determined    for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (General Assembly resolution 35/112)
 Economic and Social Council resolution 1980/13.
 
Annex III (continued)
Economic and Social Council    Conferences and meetings
of governing bodies of
Economic and Social Council    Meetings of related bodies    specialized agenies and lAEA    Place    .    A        B    
    ó        New York Meeting of States Parties to
260.    To be    New York    the    convention    on    the
determined    Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination    against
Women (General Assembly resolution 34/180)"
New York   .    Committee on the Elimination
261.    To be    New York    of   Discrimination   against
determined    Women (General Assembly
resolution 34/180) UNCTADóUnited     Nations
262.    To be    Tone    Conference on Trade and
determined            determined    Development (sixth session)
(General Assembly resolution 1995 (XIX). as amended by resolution 2904 (XXVII)
WMOóCommission for Agn-
263.    To be    To be    cultural Meteorology (eighth
determined            determined    session)
1CAOóAssembly
264.    To be    Montreal
determined
265    To be    Geneva    United Nations Trust Fund for
determined    Chile-Board   of Trustees
(General Assembly resolu
tion 33/174 and Economic
and Social Council resolu
tion 1981/39)    Advisory Committee on Sci-
266.    To be    New York    ence and  Technology  for
determined    Development
ITUóCCIR    preparatory
267.    To be    Geneva    meetings    for    WARC-84.
determined    Geo-stationary/Satellite Or
bit etc.
268    To be    A capital    Commission     on     Narcotic
"        determined    in the    S"^??;
region    Illicit Drug Traffic and Re-
lated Matters in the Near and Middle East (Economic and Social Council resolution 1776 (LIV))
 
Annex IV'
INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNATED BY THE COUNCIL UNDER RULE 79a FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE COUNCIL ON QUESTIONS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THEIR ACTIVITIES
Intern trillion on a continuing tutus    Organization designated under Council decision 109 (LIX)
109(LIX)
Organization accorded permanent observe states by the General        Council of Arab Assembly    
Council of Europe
African. Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (General Assembly    
resolution 36-40    International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
Agency for Cultural and Technical Co-operation (General Assembly        Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
resolution 53 18)    Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee (General Assembly    Regional Co-operation for Development
resolution 35 2)
Commonwealth Secretariat (General Assembly resolution 31 31    Organization destitute muter Council decision 1980 144
Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (General Assembly reso-    Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
Union 3209 (XXIX))    International Center for Public Enterprises in Developing Countries
European Economic Community (General Assembly resolution 3208    (ICPE)
(XXIXI)    Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)
Latin American Economic System (SEI.Al (General Assembly res-          1980 151
olution 55 3)    Organization designated muter Council decision 1980) 151
League of Arab States (General Assembly resolution 477 |V)|    African Regional Centre for Technology
Organization of African Unity (General Assembly resolution 2011    Participation on an ad hoc basis
(XXI).
Organization of American States (General Assembly resolution 253    Organization designated under Council decision 109 IIX)
I'll'1    International Civil Defence Organization
Organization of the Islamic Conference (General Assembly resolu-    international Secretariat for Volunteer Service
lion 3369) (XXX))
Organization designated under Council decision 239 (LXII)
The text of rule 79. entitled "Participation of other intergov-    Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences
ernmental   organizations"   reads:   "Representatives  of intergov-
ernmental organizations accorded permanent observer status by the    Organization designated under Council decision 1179:10
General Assembly  and of other intergovernmental organizations    Intergovernmental Committee for Migration (ICM)"
designated on an ad hoc or a continuing basis by the Council on the
recommendation of the Bureau may participate, without the right to           
vote, in the deliberations of the Council on questions within the    " Formerly the Intergovernmental Committee to European Mi-
scope of the activities of the organizations."s    gration (ICEM).