UN Human Rights Treaties

UNITED NATIONS
A
General Assembly
Distr.
GENERAL
A/48/3
15 September 1993
ORIGINAL: ENGLISH
Forty-eighth session
REPORT OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL*
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* The present document is a preliminary version of the parts of the
report of the Economic and Social Council relating to the organizational and
resumed organizational sessions for 1993 and the substantive session of 1993.
The part of the report relating to the resumed substantive session will be
issued as an addendum to this document. The final report will be issued as
Official Records of the General Assembly, Forty-eighth Session, Supplement No. 3
(A/48/3/Rev.1).
The resolutions and decisions adopted by the Council at the organizational
and resumed organizational sessions for 1993 and at the substantive session of
1993 were issued initially in documents E/1993/INF/2 and Add.1 and E/1993/INF/6.
Those adopted at the resumed substantive session will be issued in document
E/1993/INF/6/Add.1. The resolutions and decisions will be issued in final form
in Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 1993, Supplement No. 1
(E/1993/93).
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CONTENTS
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I. MATTERS CALLING FOR ACTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR BROUGHT TO
ITS ATTENTION .................................................... 6
II. HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT OF THE COUNCIL ................................ 14
III. COORDINATION SEGMENT OF THE COUNCIL .............................. 23
IV. OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES SEGMENT OF THE COUNCIL .................... 34
V. OTHER QUESTIONS CONSIDERED IN PLENARY MEETING .................... 38
A. Coordination questions ....................................... 38
1. Reports of the coordination bodies ....................... 39
2. 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 ....................... 40
3. International cooperation in the field of informatics .... 42
4. Question of a United Nations year for tolerance .......... 43
5. Multisectoral collaboration on tobacco or health ......... 44
B. Programme and related questions .............................. 47
C. Special economic, humanitarian and disaster relief assistance 48
D. International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction .......... 50
E. Strengthening of international cooperation and coordination of
efforts to study, mitigate and minimize the consequences of
the Chernobyl disaster ....................................... 50
F. Sustainable development ...................................... 51
G. Non-governmental organizations ............................... 52
H. United Nations University .................................... 58
I. Statistical and cartographic questions ....................... 59
J. Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees .. 60
VI. QUESTIONS CONSIDERED BY THE ECONOMIC COMMITTEE ................... 62
A. Regional cooperation ......................................... 62
B. Development and international economic cooperation ........... 65
1. Trade and development .................................... 65
2. Food and agricultural development ........................ 66
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3. Science and technology for development ................. 66
4. Transnational corporations ............................. 69
5. Natural resources ...................................... 69
6. Population questions ................................... 70
7. Human settlements ...................................... 71
8. Environment ............................................ 72
9. Desertification and drought ............................ 72
10. Transport of dangerous goods ........................... 73
11. Effective mobilization and integration of women in
development ............................................ 73
12. Economic and technical cooperation among developing
countries .............................................. 74
13. Prevention and control of acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS) ........................................ 74
C. Permanent sovereignty over national resources in the occupied
Palestinian and other Arab territories ...................... 74
D. Reservations ................................................ 75
VII. QUESTIONS CONSIDERED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE .................... 77
A. Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second
Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination ........... 77
B. Human rights questions ...................................... 77
C. Advancement of women ........................................ 88
D. Social development .......................................... 90
E. Narcotic drugs .............................................. 95
F. Reservations ................................................ 98
VIII. ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS TO SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED BODIES OF
THE COUNCIL, CONFIRMATION OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE FUNCTIONAL
COMMISSIONS AND NOMINATIONS ..................................... 99
IX. ORGANIZATIONAL AND OTHER MATTERS ................................ 107
A. Bureau of the Council ....................................... 107
B. Programme of work and agendas ............................... 107
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C. Frequency of sessions of the Technical Committee of the
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia ............. 109
D. Establishment of a Statistical Committee within the Economic
and Social Commission for Western Asia ...................... 109
E. Permanent headquarters of the Economic and Social Commission
for Western Asia ............................................ 109
F. International Conference on Population and Development and
its preparatory process ..................................... 109
G. Establishment of the Commission on Sustainable Development .. 110
H. Procedural arrangements for the Commission on Sustainable
Development ................................................. 110
I. High-level Advisory Board on Sustainable Development ........ 110
J. Report of the Secretary-General on regional cooperation ..... 111
K. Venue of the twenty-eighth session of the Economic Commission
for Africa and the nineteenth meeting of the Conference of
Ministers of the Commission ................................. 111
L. Interregional cooperation ................................... 111
M. Review of arrangements for consultation with
non-governmental organizations .............................. 111
N. Institutional arrangements to follow up the United Nations
Conference on Environment and Development ................... 111
O. Requests by non-governmental organizations for hearings ..... 112
P. Eleventh Meeting of Experts of the United Nations Programme
in Public Administration and Finance ........................ 112
Q. Sixteenth session of the Working Group on International
Statistical Programmes and Coordination ..................... 112
Annexes
I. Agendas of the organizations and resumed organizational sessions
for 1993 and the substantive session of 1993 .................... 113
II. Composition of the Council and its subsidiary and related
bodies a/
a/ To be issued in an addendum to the present report.
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III. Intergovernmental organizations designated by the Council under
rule 79 of the rules of procedure for participation in the
deliberations of the Council on questions within the scope of
their activities ................................................ 116
IV. List of resolutions and decisions adopted by the Council in 1993 118
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Chapter I
MATTERS CALLING FOR ACTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OR BROUGHT TO ITS ATTENTION
1. In 1993, the Council adopted resolutions and decisions that call for action
by the General Assembly. The relevant paragraphs of those resolutions and
decisions are summarized below.
COORDINATION QUESTIONS
Promotion of press freedom in the world 1/
By resolution 1993/54, the Council, after having recalled General Assembly
resolution 47/73 B of 14 December 1992, recommended to the Assembly that it
declare 3 May World Press Freedom Day.
Question of a United Nations year for tolerance 2/
By resolution 1993/57, the Council stressed the importance of national and
international efforts to promote tolerance, and recommended that the General
Assembly, at its forty-eighth session, proclaim 1995 United Nations year for
tolerance.
Assistance to the Palestinian people 3/
By resolution 1993/78, the Council recommended to the General Assembly the
adoption of the draft resolution reproduced therein.
INTERNATIONAL DECADE FOR NATURAL DISASTER REDUCTION
World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction 4/
By decision 1993/328, the Council recommended that the General Assembly, at
its forty-eighth session, give further consideration to the plans and
preparations for the World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction and to the
report of the Secretary-General on the International Decade for Natural Disaster
Reduction.
REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
Enlargement of the Executive Committee of the Programme of the United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 5/
By decision 1993/315, the Council recommended that the General Assembly
take a decision, at its forty-eighth session, on the question of increasing the
membership of the Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees from 46 to 47 States.
1/ See chap. V, paras. 9-12.
2/ See chap. V, paras. 49-51.
3/ See chap. V, paras. 31-36.
4/ See chap. V, paras. 85-87.
5/ See chap. V, paras. 159-161.
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REGIONAL COOPERATION
Strengthening the role of the regional commissions 6/
By resolution 1993/61, the Council, after having noted with interest the
recommendations made by the regional commissions, in response to General
Assembly resolution 46/235 of 13 April 1992, to strengthen their effectiveness,
recommended to the General Assembly that, in connection with the restructuring
and revitalization of the United Nations in the economic, social and related
fields, it consider the recommendations made by the regional commissions.
Resource mobilization for the implementation of the regional action
programme for phase II (1992-1996) of the Transport and Communications
Decade for Asia and the Pacific 7/
By resolution 1993/63, the Council recommended to the General Assembly the
adoption of the draft resolution reproduced therein.
Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa 8/
By resolution 1993/65, the Council, after having recalled General Assembly
resolutions 44/237 of 22 December 1989 and 47/177 of 22 December 1992, requested
the Assembly to provide adequate resources to the Economic Commission for Africa
for the Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa, especially to
strengthen industrial cooperation in the implementation of the programme for the
Decade.
Second Transport and Communications Decade in Africa 9/
By resolution 1993/66, the Council, after having recalled its resolution
1991/83 of 26 July 1991 and after having referred to General Assembly decision
46/456 of 20 December 1991, requested the Assembly to provide the Economic
Commission for Africa, in its capacity as lead agency for the Second Decade,
with adequate resources, allocated within the regular budget, to enable it
effectively and efficiently to carry out the activities listed in
paragraphs 5 (a) to (d) of the resolution.
Strengthening development information systems for regional cooperation and
integration in Africa 10/
By resolution 1993/67, the Council requested the General Assembly to ensure
the provision of adequate staffing and resources to permit the delivery of
activities to the subprogramme of the Economic Commission for Africa on
information systems development, beginning with the programme budget for the
biennium 1994-1995.
6/ See chap. VI, para. 4.
7/ See chap. VI, para. 6.
8/ See chap. VI, paras. 8-10.
9/ See chap. VI, paras. 11-13.
10/ See chap. VI, paras. 14-16.
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African Institute for Economic Development and Planning 11/
By resolution 1993/68, the Council, after having recalled its resolutions
1985/62 of 26 July 1985 and 1990/72 of 27 July 1990, called upon the General
Assembly, in considering the proposed programme budget for the Economic
Commission for Africa for the biennium 1994-1995, to take adequate steps to
ensure sufficient staffing for the Commission at the Professional level to
implement its mandates.
DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR
DEVELOPMENT
Programme of work for 1994-1995 in the field of science and technology for
development 12/
By resolution 1993/75, the Council transmitted to the General Assembly, for
further consideration, a draft resolution as adopted by the Commission on
Science and Technology for Development.
Preparation by the Secretary-General of a summary report on technology
transfer activities within the United Nations system 13/
By decision 1993/322, the Council requested the Secretary-General to
provide a brief report to the General Assembly in early 1994, listing the full
range of intergovernmental and inter-agency committees within the United Nations
system currently addressing technology transfer and noting the mechanisms for
coordination among them.
DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION: POPULATION QUESTIONS
Preparations for the International Conference on Population and
Development 14/
By resolution 1993/76, the Council, after having reaffirmed General
Assembly resolutions 45/216 of 21 December 1990 and 47/176 of 22 December 1992
and its resolutions 1989/91 of 26 July 1989, 1991/93 of 26 July 1991, 1993/4 of
12 February 1993, and after having reaffirmed its resolution 1992/37 of
30 July 1992, in which it accepted the offer of the Government of Egypt to host
the International Conference on Population and Development and decided to
convene the Conference in Cairo from 5 to 13 September 1994, recommended that
the Preparatory Committee for the Conference become a subsidiary body of the
General Assembly and decided that the report of the Preparatory Committee on its
second session would be submitted to the Assembly at its forty-eighth session.
11/ See chap. VI, paras. 17-19.
12/ See chap. VI, paras. 48-51.
13/ See chap. VI, para. 54.
14/ See chap. VI, paras. 67-69.
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PERMANENT SOVEREIGNTY OVER NATIONAL RESOURCES IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN AND
OTHER ARAB TERRITORIES
Economic and social repercussions of the Israeli settlements on the
Palestinian people in the Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem,
occupied since 1967, and on the Arab population of the occupied Syrian
Golan 15/
By resolution 1993/52, the Council, after having recalled General Assembly
resolution 47/172 of 22 December 1992 and its resolution 1992/57 of 31 July 1992
and after having expressed its concern at the establishment, by the Israeli
occupying Power, of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory and other
Arab territories occupied since 1967, including the settlements of new
immigrants therein, requested the Secretary-General to submit to the General
Assembly at its forty-ninth session, through the Economic and Social Council, a
report on the progress made in the implementation of the resolution.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAMME OF ACTION FOR THE SECOND DECADE TO COMBAT RACISM
AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
Third decade to combat racism and racial discrimination 16/
By resolution 1993/8, the Council, after having recalled its resolution
1992/13 of 20 July 1992, in which it had requested the Secretary-General to
prepare a draft programme of action for the third decade to combat racism and
racial discrimination and to submit it to the General Assembly at its fortyseventh
session, recommended that the Assembly at its forty-eighth session
proclaim a third decade to combat racism and racial discrimination.
HUMAN RIGHTS QUESTIONS
Situation of human rights in Cambodia 17/
By decision 1993/254, the Council, after having taken note of Commission on
Human Rights resolution 1993/6 of 19 February 1993, approved the Commission’s
requests to the Secretary-General to ensure a continued United Nations human
rights presence in Cambodia after the expiry of the mandate of the United
Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, and to appoint a special
representative to guide and coordinate the United Nations human rights presence
in Cambodia, to assist the Government in the promotion and protection of human
rights, and to report to the General Assembly at its forty-eighth session and to
the Commission at its fiftieth session.
Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran 18/
By decision 1993/273, the Council, after having taken note of Commission on
Human Rights resolution 1993/62 of 10 March 1993, approved the decision of the
Commission to extend the mandate of the Special Representative for a further
year and also approved the Commission’s request to the Special Representative to
submit an interim report to the General Assembly at its forty-eighth session and
to report to the Commission at its fiftieth session.
15/ See chap. VI, paras. 99-100.
16/ See chap. VII, paras. 3-4.
17/ See chap. VII, paras. 14-15.
18/ See chap. VII, para. 37.
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Situation of human rights in Cuba 19/
By decision 1993/274, the Council, after having taken note of Commission on
Human Rights resolution 1993/63 of 10 March 1993, approved the decision of the
Commission to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for one year and also
approved the Commission’s requests to the Special Rapporteur to submit an
interim report to the General Assembly at its forty-eighth session and to report
to the Commission at its fiftieth session.
Situation of human rights in Afghanistan 20/
By decision 1993/275, the Council, after having taken note of Commission on
Human Rights resolution 1993/66 of 10 March 1993, approved the decision of the
Commission to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for one year and also
approved the Commission’s request to the Special Rapporteur to report to the
General Assembly at its forty-eighth session and to the Commission at its
fiftieth session.
Situation of human rights in Haiti 21/
By decision 1993/276, the Council, after having taken note of Commission on
Human Rights resolution 1993/68 of 10 March 1993, approved the decision of the
Commission to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for a further year
and also approved the Commission’s request to the Special Rapporteur to submit a
provisional report to the General Assembly at its forty-eighth session and a
final report to the Commission at its fiftieth session.
Situation of human rights in Myanmar 22/
By decision 1993/278, the Council, after having taken note of Commission on
Human Rights resolution 1993/73 of 10 March 1993, approved the decision of the
Commission to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for one year and also
approved the Commission’s request to the Special Rapporteur to report to the
General Assembly at its forty-eighth session and to the Commission at its
fiftieth session.
Situation of human rights in Iraq 23/
By decision 1993/279, the Council, after having taken note of Commission on
Human Rights resolution 1993/74 of 10 March 1993, approved the decision of the
Commission to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for a further year
and also approved the Commission’s request to the Special Rapporteur to submit
an interim report to the General Assembly at its forty-eighth session and a
report to the Commission at its fiftieth session.
19/ See chap. VII, para. 38.
20/ See chap. VII, para. 39.
21/ See chap. VII, para. 40.
22/ See chap. VII, para. 42.
23/ See chap. VII, paras. 43-44.
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Internally displaced persons 24/
By decision 1993/285, the Council, after having taken note of Commission on
Human Rights resolution 1993/95 of 11 March 1993, approved the Commission’s
request to the Secretary-General to mandate his representative for a period of
two years to continue his work, with a view to identifying, where required, ways
and means of improving protection for and assistance to internally displaced
persons, and also approved the Commission’s request to the representative of the
Secretary-General to submit annual reports on his activities to the Commission
and to the General Assembly.
ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN
Draft declaration on the elimination of violence against women 25/
By resolution 1993/10, the Council, after having recalled its previous
resolutions on the elimination of violence against women, especially its
resolutions 1991/18 of 30 May 1991 and 1992/18 of 30 July 1992 related to the
elaboration of a United Nations declaration on the subject, urged the General
Assembly to adopt the draft resolution on the declaration on the elimination of
violence against women contained in the annex to the resolution.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
International Day of Disabled Persons 26/
By resolution 1993/18, the Council recommended to the General Assembly the
adoption of the draft resolution reproduced therein.
Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with
Disabilities 27/
By resolution 1993/19, the Council recommended to the General Assembly the
adoption of the draft resolution reproduced therein.
Development of a plan of action to implement the long-term strategy to
further the implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning
Disabled Persons 28/
By resolution 1993/20, the Council, after having recalled General Assembly
resolution 45/91 of 14 December 1990, requested the Secretary-General to develop
a draft plan of action to implement the long-term strategy to further the
implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, and
recommended that the draft plan of action include priorities and a time-frame
for implementation and be submitted to the Assembly for consideration at its
forty-eighth session and for approval at its forty-ninth session.
24/ See chap. VII, para. 51.
25/ See chap. VII, para. 78.
26/ See chap. VII, para. 94.
27/ See chap. VII, para. 95.
28/ See chap. VII, para. 96.
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Positive and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of
society and the leadership role of the United Nations therein 29/
By resolution 1993/21, the Council recommended to the General Assembly the
adoption of the draft resolution reproduced therein.
International Year of the Family 30/
By resolution 1993/23, the Council recommended to the General Assembly the
adoption of the draft resolution reproduced therein.
International Year of Older Persons 31/
By decision 1993/238, the Council, after having recalled General Assembly
resolution 47/5 of 16 October 1992, requested the Assembly to redesignate the
International Year of Older Persons as the International Year of the Elderly.
2. The Council also adopted the following resolutions and decisions, which are
brought to the attention of the General Assembly:
Resolutions
1993/4 International Conference on Population and Development and its
preparatory process
1993/9 Improvement of the status of women in the Secretariat
1993/12 Women, environment and development
1993/22 Implementation of the International Plan of Action on Ageing
1993/24 Tenth anniversary of International Youth Year and draft world
programme of action for youth towards the year 2000 and beyond
1993/51 Coordination of United Nations activities related to HIV/AIDS
Decisions
1993/201 Elections to subsidiary bodies of the Economic and Social
Council, nominations, and confirmation of representatives on the
functional commissions
1993/207 Establishment of the Commission on Sustainable Development
1993/209 World Decade for Cultural Development
1993/218 Elections and appointments to subsidiary and related bodies of
the Economic and Social Council, confirmation of representatives
on the functional commissions and nominations
1993/235 The International Research and Training Institute for the
Advancement of Women and the United Nations Development Fund for
Women
29/ See chap. VII, para. 97.
30/ See chap. VII, para. 99.
31/ See chap. VII, para. 113.
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1993/319 Population and sustainable development: goals and strategies
into the twenty-first century
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Chapter II
HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT OF THE COUNCIL
1. At its second regular session of 1988, the Council decided, with a view to
formulating and elaborating action-oriented recommendations, that it should
undertake annually in-depth discussions of major policy themes, to be selected
on the basis of a multi-year work programme derived, inter alia, from the
priorities set out in the medium-term plan of the United Nations and the work
programmes of other relevant United Nations bodies (resolution 1988/77).
2. In its resolution 45/264 of 13 May 1991, the General Assembly decided that
during the substantive session of the Economic and Social Council there would be
a high-level segment of four days open to all Member States in accordance with
Article 69 of the Charter, with ministerial participation, devoted to the
consideration of one or more major economic and/or social policy themes to be
determined at the organizational session, taking into account the Economic and
Social Council multi-year work programme. It also decided that there would be a
one-day policy dialogue and discussion on important developments in the world
economy and international economic cooperation.
3. At its organizational session for 1993, the Council:
(a) Decided that the high-level segment should be devoted to the
consideration of the following major theme: "World Summit for Social
Development, including the role of the United Nations system in promoting social
development";
(b) Invited the Secretary-General, in preparing the report for the highlevel
segment, to pay attention to ways of attaining the objectives of the
Summit and to examine the core issues - namely, the enhancement of social
integration, the alleviation and reduction of poverty, and the expansion of
productive employment - as set out in General Assembly resolution 47/92 of
16 December 1992, and the role of the United Nations system in these matters;
(c) Invited the appropriate organs, organizations and bodies of the United
Nations system, including the specialized agencies, to contribute to the
preparation of the report within their areas of competence;
(d) Decided that, without prejudice to the provisions of General Assembly
resolution 45/264, the high-level segment with ministerial participation should
be held from 28 to 30 June 1993 (decision 1993/204).
A. PROCEEDINGS OF THE HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT
4. The high-level segment was held from 28 to 30 June 1993 (12 to
17th meetings of the Council); an account of the proceedings is contained in the
relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.12-17). The Council had before it the
following documents:
(a) Report of the Preparatory Committee for the World Summit for Social
Development (A/48/24); 1/
1/ Official Records of the General Assembly, Forty-eighth Session,
Supplement No. 24 (A/48/24).
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(b) World Economic Survey, 1993 (E/1993/60); 2/
(c) Report of the Secretary-General on the World Summit for Social
Development, including the role of the United Nations system in promoting social
development (E/1993/77);
(d) Note by the President of the Economic and Social Council on the
organization of the high-level segment of the substantive session of 1993 of the
Economic and Social Council (E/1993/INF/5);
(e) Statement submitted by the International Cooperative Alliance, a
non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and
Social Council, category I (E/1993/NGO/3);
(f) Statement submitted by the International Confederation of Free Trade
Unions, a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic
and Social Council, category I (E/1993/NGO/6);
(g) Statement submitted by the International Chamber of Commerce, a
non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and
Social Council, category I (E/1993/NGO/8).
5. At the 12th meeting of the Council, on 28 June, the President of the
Council made a statement.
6. The Council then adopted the agenda for the high-level segment as contained
in document E/1993/100 and the proposals for the organization of work as
contained in document E/1993/L.21 (see Council decision 1993/221, para. 1). The
agenda as adopted was as follows:
1. Adoption of the agenda.
2. World Summit for Social Development, including the role of the United
Nations system in promoting social development.
3. Policy dialogue and discussion on important developments in the world
economy and international economic cooperation with the heads of
multilateral financial and trade institutions of the United Nations
system.
4. Conclusion of the high-level segment.
7. Also at the 12th meeting, the Council began its discussion on the World
Summit for Social Development, including the role of the United Nations system
in promoting social development (agenda item 2).
8. Statements were made by the Minister of Development Cooperation of Denmark
(on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the
European Economic Community); the Secretary of State for Development Cooperation
of Belgium; the Minister of Planning of Chile, the Under-Secretary for
International Affairs, Overseas Development Administration of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; the Under-Secretary in the Ministry of
Health and Social Affairs of Sweden; the Minister of Justice of Malaysia, the
Minister of Development Cooperation of the Netherlands; the Under-Secretary for
2/ United Nations publication, Sales No. E.93.II.C.1.
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External Relations of Mexico; the Secretary of State for Cooperation of
Portugal; the Minister of State for External Affairs of India; the Minister of
Development of Norway; and the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of
Italy.
9. At the 13th meeting, on 28 June, statements were made by the Vice-Minister
for Foreign Affairs of Colombia (on behalf of the States Members of the United
Nations that are members of the Group of 77); the Under-Secretary of Social
Affairs of Spain; the representative of the United States of America to the
Economic and Social Council; the Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Poland; the Minister for Development Cooperation of Finland;
the Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations; the Permanent
Representative of Australia to the United Nations; the Permanent Representative
of Togo to the United Nations; the Director for Development Cooperation of
Switzerland; the Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations; the
Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Affairs of Benin; the Deputy Minister
for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation; the Secretary-General for Foreign
Affairs of Austria; and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cuba.
10. At the 14th meeting, on 29 June, the Council began its policy dialogue and
discussion on important developments in the world economy and international
economic cooperation with heads of multilateral financial and trade institutions
of the United Nations system (agenda item 3).
11. Statements were made by the Managing Director of the International Monetary
Fund, the Vice-President of the Human Resources Development and Operations
Policy of the World Bank, the Assistant Director-General of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development. The representative of Denmark made
a statement on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are
members of the European Economic Community.
12. At the 15th meeting, on 29 June, the Council continued its policy dialogue.
During the exchange of views, statements were made by the representatives of
Finland, China, Romania, Bangladesh, the Russian Federation, the Netherlands,
the Czech Republic, Brazil, Italy, the United States of America, Benin,
Australia, Guinea, Algeria, Poland, Sweden, Egypt, Malaysia and France.
13. The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, the Vice-
President of the Human Resources Development and Operations Policy of the World
Bank, the Assistant Director-General of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development responded to questions raised during the exchange of views.
14. The Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Information and Policy
Analysis made a statement.
15. The Council thus concluded consideration of agenda item 3.
16. At the 16th meeting, on 30 June, the Secretary-General addressed the
Council.
17. The Council then resumed consideration of agenda item 2 (World Summit for
Social Development, including the role of the United Nations system in promoting
social development).
18. Statements were made by the Permanent Representative of Germany to the
United Nations; the Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations
Office at Geneva; the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations;
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the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva;
the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations
Office at Geneva; the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka; the
Minister for Employment and Social Affairs of Morocco; the Permanent
Representative of Turkey to the United Nations; the Permanent Representative of
Suriname to the United Nations; the Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to
the United Nations Office at Geneva; the Director-General of Multilateral
Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Algeria.
19. At the 17th meeting, on 30 June, statements were made by the Vice-Prime
Minister of Ukraine; the Under-Secretary-General for Technical Affairs and
Cooperation at the General Peoples’ Committee for Foreign Liaison and
International Cooperation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya; the Acting Permanent
Representative of New Zealand to the United Nations Office at Geneva; the
Permanent Representative of Romania to the United Nations Office at Geneva; the
Permanent Representative of Swaziland to the United Nations; the President of
the Pontifical Council "Justice and Peace"; the Deputy Minister for Foreign
Affairs of Bulgaria; the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United
Nations Office at Geneva; the Permanent Representative of Belarus to the United
Nations Office at Geneva; the Permanent Representative of Argentina to the
United Nations Office at Geneva; the Permanent Representative of the Philippines
to the United Nations Office at Geneva; the Permanent Representative of Ecuador
to the United Nations; the Minister of Social Affairs and Labour of Kuwait; the
Permanent Representative of Bhutan to the United Nations Office at Geneva; the
Permanent Representative of Egypt to the United Nations Office at Geneva; the
Permanent Representative of Peru to the United Nations Office at Geneva; the
Under-Secretary of State for International Development Cooperation, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Sweden.
20. Statements were also made by the Director-General of the World Health
Organization and the President of the International Fund for Agricultural
Development.
21. The Council thus concluded consideration of agenda item 2.
B. CONCLUSIONS OF THE HIGH-LEVEL MINISTERIAL SEGMENT
Summary by Ambassador Juan Somavía, President of the
Economic and Social Council
22. The high-level ministerial segment of the Economic and Social Council noted
with appreciation the opening remarks and statement by the President, the
statement of the Secretary-General and his report on the World Summit for Social
Development.
23. The Council had an extremely rich debate with a large measure of
convergence on the analysis and prognosis of the current world social situation
as well as on the preparation of the World Summit for Social Development. the
principal elements emerging from the discussions are summarized below.
Political support for the Summit
Strong and unanimous political support was expressed for the World
Summit for Social Development. Its timing (March 1995), which would launch
the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations, following the end of the
cold war and close to the dawn of a new century, was considered
particularly opportune. It would deal with real, tangible and complex
issues of deep political importance in all societies: increasing
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employment, reducing poverty and promoting social integration. These are
all urgent needs. The Summit would be an historic opportunity for action
to advance the goal of "better standards of living in larger freedom"
promoted by the Charter of the United Nations. The Summit could help
define a new vision of development for all societies focused on the needs
of the people. It would be a challenging and difficult task.
The social crisis of the 1990s
Considerable attention was paid to the present world social situation.
There was general recognition of a world-wide accentuation of social
problems. The social crisis of the 1990s was seen to be the result of
growing poverty world wide, particularly in developing countries,
generalized spread of unemployment and different expressions of social
uneasiness. Social tensions had given rise to internal political
instability in many countries and posed potential threats to international
peace and security. Unequal development was seen to persist. Deprivation
and exclusion were seen as central issues for the Summit. Distribution of
wealth and opportunities had become more concentrated. The excluded and
the deprived could only be ignored at great peril to the cohesion of the
civil society. Social uncertainties at home fostered international
migrations. Developed countries had more means to deal with the social
crisis than had developing countries, yet all societies were deeply
affected by it.
The considerable efforts being made by all countries and the United
Nations system to address these problems were recognized. It was noted
that many successes had been achieved although there had been setbacks as
well. The need to share experiences in order to learn from both successes
and setbacks was emphasized. Such sharing of experience was seen as an
important avenue of productive international cooperation. The preparatory
process of the Summit should be organized to promote such cooperation.
New directions in social policies
In the light of recent experience, important questions were raised
about the efficacy of traditional solutions and approaches. All countries
needed new directions in social policies. In developing countries,
structural adjustment, though necessary, was seen to carry too high a human
cost. The progress achieved in recent years in integrating the social
dimension into adjustment programmes was welcomed and the need to achieve
much more rapid advance in that direction was stressed. In the transition
economies, the problems and difficulties generated in the life of the
people by systemic change needed to be addressed by appropriate social
policies. In developed countries, slowdown of growth and growth without
employment had put great strains on the social welfare systems which had
generated "inward-looking" tendencies. Policies that acknowledged the
interrelationship between these different problems in a global perspective
and fostered equilibrated solutions of interest for all societies were
needed. In particular, the need to address the problems arising out of
unchecked population growth through agreed global strategies was
highlighted.
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Putting people first
The question of the philosophy and outlook that should underlie new
approaches to addressing the social crisis of the 1990s was raised. It was
stressed that the spread of poverty, both material and spiritual, called
for a global response. The poverty of indifference and of values should
also be taken into account in devising such a response. The sense of
insecurity and uncertainty created world wide by the social crisis
suggested a re-examination of material values that had become prevalent and
a new vision of human needs. There was general consensus that development
and international cooperation should "put people first". This implied a
real political commitment to democratic and open systems of governance,
respect for human rights in all their manifestations, including rights of
workers and the vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. It also involved
bringing decision-making closer to the people, especially those who are
excluded. Another aspect of values was solidarity within and among
nations. This implied a fairer distribution of wealth and incomes,
investment in people and a priority for human development in all societies.
An integrated approach
Piecemeal policies did not work. The need for an integrated approach
bringing together the political, economic, social and environmental
dimensions was widely stressed. It was recognized that vigorous economic
growth was essential to alleviate and reduce poverty and generate
productive employment. Policies for sustainable growth of the global
economy were indispensable to address social problems. To this end, a
better understanding of the present workings of international economic and
trade systems was necessary. Growth was not an end in itself but an
instrument for improving the living conditions of the people. There was a
need for a balance between economic efficiency and social justice. Social
expenditures should be seen as a precondition of economic efficiency and
competitiveness. Investment in human resources made good economic sense.
This implied a higher priority for creating social infrastructure and
providing equal opportunities to all and the protection of vulnerable and
disadvantaged groups, namely, children, the elderly and handicapped
persons. The role of women was seen as critical in economic and social
development and, in particular, for social integration of societies.
Strong support was expressed for investment in women to reverse the trends
of feminization of poverty and unemployment, to address gender
discrimination and to enable them to play their full part in socio-economic
development. Investment in women leads to a catalytic and multiplier
effect throughout the family, work and social structures.
Role of the State and the market
The complementary role of the State and the functioning of the market
to put people first was highlighted. The welfare functions of the State,
particularly in favour of vulnerable groups, were seen as essential. In
addition, the State had a catalytic and facilitating role in creating the
conditions for addressing the problems of poverty, unemployment, social
integration and sustainable development. At the same time, the essential
function of the market and private investment for an efficient allocation
of resources and the creation of wealth was generally accepted. Creative
ways could be found to address the interaction between the social function
of the State, market responses to social demands and the imperatives of
sustainable development. There was a clear preference for a pragmatic
search for solutions without preconceived ideological notions. The best
ideas and the most successful experiences were needed.
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Outcome of the Summit - an "Agenda for People"
With regard to the outcome of the Summit convened at the level of
heads of State and Government, the need for specific, concrete and
practical results was emphasized. A number of orientations were
identified, including the idea of an "Agenda for People" setting out
principles, responsibilities and actions for social development around the
world. There should be agreement on a list of specific steps to make
multilateral cooperation more effective and give social development a
central international role. A common and coherent concept of social
development was needed, expressing agreement on some basic social standards
to be pursued. The Charter goal of "higher standards of living in larger
freedom" could become the organizing principle of the Summit. This implied
a reorientation of national and international polices and new forms of
international cooperation with agreed goals and agreements on specific
actions for their realization. The Summit could adopt a political
declaration defining the critical nature of the social crisis together with
a global strategy and a plan of action for translating shared values into
practical and doable programmes and commitments. The plan of action should
unfold over time with short-, medium- and longer-term goals and should not
be overloaded. It should be seen as a point of departure for concerted
initiatives that would be implemented progressively. A consensus approach
to the Summit was crucial.
National responsibilities
It was understood that the primary responsibility for social
development rested at the national level. It was for each country to set
its national social objectives. Common goals could be established
recognizing that their implementation was specific to each society. No
single social strategy or model of development could be applied to all
countries. The need for sound macroeconomic management as well as
effective and efficient social policies and well-targeted programmes for
the excluded and disadvantaged was emphasized. The adoption of employmentintensive
development strategies could generate productive employment which
in turn would help reduce poverty and contribute to social cohesion.
Employment should become a central objective of investment. Education,
skill training and health policies upgraded human capacities and
productivity. It was necessary to combine labour market flexibility with
adequate social protection, retraining and respect for workers’ rights in
the process of structural change. An effort to identify new sources of
employment and innovative ways of distributing available jobs was
necessary. The questions of income distribution and linkages between
sustainable development, social progress and good governance would have to
be addressed. The adequacy of traditional growth and consumption patterns
to solve contemporary problems should be looked into. In developed
countries, structural adjustment with a human face was needed not only for
domestic reasons but also as a contribution to creating a stable, growthoriented
and sustainable world economy.
International support
It was recognized that national efforts at promoting social
development should be supported by enhanced international cooperation. A
favourable external environment was considered necessary for the success of
national policies. In this regard, the problems of the weakest members of
the international community, particularly Africa and the least developed
countries, required special attention. Greater international action was
needed to ensure better access to markets, enhanced financial flows, the
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alleviation of debt burdens and access to technology. Complementary
support was crucial in preserving the democratization and economic reforms
undertaken by developing and transition countries. The positive steps
taken by the international financial institutions in paying greater
attention to the social dimension were recognized and they were encouraged
to take further steps to support adjustment strategies with lower social
costs.
It was noted that in preparation for the Summit it would be necessary
to take into account the social problems of the countries in transition as
the efficient solution of their problems was important both for the success
of the economic reform in these countries and for the prospects of
establishing a dynamic, balanced and open world economy.
Resources
The question of resources was viewed as a complex one. There was a
general awareness of financial constraints faced by all countries. The
mobilization and reallocation of resources towards social development were
none the less seen as critical to success. A major shift of resources in
favour of social progress through sound and balanced policies was
considered necessary at both the national and international levels. A
whole array of actions could be taken to mobilize resources, both financial
and human. A reduction in budget deficits in industrialized countries
could help lower international interest rates and spur economic growth. A
reduction in military expenditures and their allocation to productive
sectors was also suggested. The poor were seen as an important resource
which could be tapped by labour- and employment-intensive development
strategies. Private resources and voluntary activities could play a major
role. An open-minded and creative attitude towards resource issues was
needed.
The role of the United Nations system
The United Nations system was unanimously recognized as a key
instrument for promoting greater understanding and consensus among nations.
The system could serve as a catalyst for cooperation and as a source of
financial and technical assistance to developing countries for achieving
their national objectives in the economic and social fields. In view of
its comparative advantage in the social area, the family of specialized
agencies and programmes could serve as a social pillar of international
cooperation. While the vast array of activities carried out in the United
Nations system in the social field was recognized, there was a widely
shared view that these were fragmented and needed greater coherence and
effectiveness. The system could provide conceptual and analytical support
by developing an integrated framework of common goals and strategies. The
need was stressed for closer cooperation between the United Nations and its
specialized agencies and the Bretton Woods institutions. In this context,
it was suggested that closer relations should be established between the
Economic and Social Council and the Development Committee. The role of the
International Labour Organisation in the social field was considered
critical in view of its mandate in the area of employment and the
tripartite approach. The other agencies could also play a very important
role in their areas of responsibility: among them, health, education,
women, narcotics addiction, habitat, nutrition, children, indigenous
people, the disabled, the handicapped, the elderly and disadvantaged
sectors in general. Greater regional specificity of social issues should
be analysed through the regional commissions of the United Nations system.
Regional meetings as part of the preparatory process should be considered.
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The Summit was a central political event in a series of important
international gatherings organized by the United Nations, including the Rio
Summit and the conferences on human rights, population and development and
women and development, all of them highly relevant to social issues.
It was recognized that the securing of durable international peace and
security required the underpinning of economic and social progress. The
United Nations must accord equal attention to both. It was suggested that
the emerging concept of people’s security or human security should be
analysed in the framework of the Summit. Preventive efforts in the area of
peace and security should be complemented by similar efforts in the
socio-economic fields. A proposal was made that the Economic and Social
Council and the Security Council should meet jointly every year to address
this issue. This should be without prejudice to the mandates of the
General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council.
The Preparatory Committee for the World Summit for Social Development
had a central responsibility in finding common grounds of analysis and
fostering a spirit of consensus. It should draw away from bureaucratic
negotiating styles and develop a policy, action-oriented format to address
issues and maximize the potential for agreement. Its methods of work
should reflect the political significance of dealing with matters of such
vital human importance.
Participation of civil society
The role of social actors such as political parties, trade union
organizations, business groups, religious denominations, the media,
academic circles, voluntary organizations and non-governmental
organizations in general was seen as an important component of the effort
to promote social development and build civil society through a
participatory process. Such social actors were seen not only as part of
the process but also as part of the solution and the implementation of the
Summit’s results. It was important to tap their ideas and be open to
proposals coming from them in the preparation for the Summit. Their active
involvement would enrich the results.
Multilateral cooperation and political leadership
The danger that a continuation of the social crisis could lead to
unilateral or closed regional actions was highlighted. Such an approach,
which did not work in the 1930s, had even less chance of being successful
in the global and interdependent world of the 1990s. There was no real
substitute for multilateral cooperation. It was a collective
responsibility to make it work. It would be necessary for all countries to
marshal the political will for genuine international cooperation for
addressing the core issues of the Summit. In the framework of present
uncertainties people needed a sense of direction. It was the task of
political leadership to explain the need for international coordination and
cooperation. The early involvement of heads of State and Government in the
preparatory process was essential. Supportive public opinion was crucial
to the success of the Summit. The Secretary-General of the United Nations
had a major leading role to play in marshalling public awareness of and
commitment to the World Summit for Social Development.
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Chapter III
COORDINATION SEGMENT OF THE COUNCIL
A. COORDINATION OF THE POLICIES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE
SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND OTHER BODIES OF THE UNITED
NATIONS SYSTEM RELATED TO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE:
EMERGENCY RELIEF AND THE CONTINUUM TO REHABILITATION
AND DEVELOPMENT
1. The Council considered the question of coordination of the policies and
activities of the specialized agencies and other bodies of the United Nations
system related to humanitarian assistance: emergency relief and the continuum
to rehabilitation and development at its substantive session (agenda
item 2 (a)). It had before it the report of the Secretary-General on
coordination of humanitarian assistance: emergency relief and the continuum to
rehabilitation and development (E/1993/90) and a statement submitted by the
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, a
non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and
Social Council, category I (E/1993/NGO/4).
2. The Council considered the item at its 18th to 21st, 29th and 46th
meetings, on 1, 2, 9 and 30 July 1993. An account of the discussion is
contained in the relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.18-21, 29 and 46).
3. At the 18th to 21st meetings, the Council held a general discussion on the
item. At the 18th meeting, on 1 July, the Council heard an introductory
statement by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs.
4. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Belgium
(on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the
European Economic Community), the United States of America, Canada, the Russian
Federation and India. The observer for Sweden, on behalf of the Nordic
countries, also made a statement.
5. Also at the same meeting, statements were made by the Administrator of the
United Nations Development Programme, the Executive Director of the United
Nations Population Fund and Secretary-General of the International Conference on
Population and Development and the representative of the United Nations
Children’s Fund.
6. At the 19th meeting, on 1 July, statements were made by the representatives
of Australia, China, Colombia (on behalf of the States Members of the United
Nations that are members of the Group of 77 and China) and Japan. The observers
for Switzerland and New Zealand also made statements.
7. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of the
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Statements were also made by
the Executive Director of the World Food Programme and the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees.
8. The Council then entered into a dialogue on the item. Statements were made
by the representatives of Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United
Nations that are members of the European Economic Community), Belarus, the
United States of America, India, France, Germany and the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland. The observers for Egypt, Sweden and the
Netherlands also made statements.
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9. The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, the Administrator of
the United Nations Development Programme, the Executive Director of the World
Food Programme and the representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund,
the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Health
Organization and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
responded to questions raised.
10. At the 20th meeting, on 2 July, statements were made by the representatives
of Brazil, Austria, Benin, Romania, Ukraine, the Syrian Arab Republic and
Mexico. The observers for Egypt and the Sudan also made statements.
11. At the same meeting, the representative of the World Health Organization
made a statement; the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa
made a statement. Statements were also made by the representatives of the
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the
International Council of Voluntary Agencies, non-governmental organizations in
consultative status with the Council, category I.
12. The Council then entered into a dialogue on the item. Statements were made
by the representatives of the Russian Federation and India and the observers for
Sweden, the Netherlands and Finland.
13. The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, the representatives
of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the Food and Agriculture Organization
of the United Nations and the Executive Director of the World Food Programme
responded to questions raised.
14. At the 21st meeting, on 2 July, the President of Eritrea addressed the
Council.
15. At the 29th meeting, on 9 July, the Council had before it the draft agreed
conclusions (E/1993/L.25), entitled "Coordination of humanitarian assistance:
emergency relief and the continuum to rehabilitation and development",
submitted by the Vice-President of the Council, Mr. Martin Huslid (Norway).
16. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of France,
India, Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are
members of the European Economic Community), Colombia (on behalf of the States
Members of the United Nations that are members of the Group of 77), the United
States of America, Morocco and Chile.
17. The Council then approved the draft agreed conclusions.
18. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Council decided to add an introductory
paragraph to the agreed conclusions. Statements were made by the
representatives of Colombia (on behalf of the States Members of the United
Nations that are members of the Group of 77), Benin, Brazil and Morocco.
19. Agreed conclusions/1993/1 are set out below.
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AGREED CONCLUSIONS ON COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN
ASSISTANCE: EMERGENCY RELIEF AND THE CONTINUUM TO
REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT
1. The Economic and Social Council decided 1/ that its coordination
segment would reach agreed conclusions containing specific recommendations
on matters related to coordination addressed to the various parts of the
United Nations system for implementation. The Secretary-General was
requested to forward these recommendations to the relevant parts of the
United Nations system for implementation and to apprise the Council at its
substantive session of 1994 of the steps taken by the United Nations system
to give effect to those recommendations.
2. The Council welcomed the report of the Secretary-General (E/1993/90)
and reaffirmed that General Assembly resolution 46/182 of 19 December 1991
was the basis for strengthening the coordination of humanitarian assistance
of the United Nations system with regard to natural disasters and other
emergencies.
3. The Council further emphasized the important leadership role of the
Secretary-General, through the Emergency Relief Coordinator working closely
with him, in coordinating a coherent and timely humanitarian response to
major and complex emergencies and natural disasters.
4. The Council emphasized that the coordination role of the Department of
Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat must be fully supported by
Governments, organizations of the United Nations system and
non-governmental organizations.
5. The Council stressed that the Emergency Relief Coordinator should
participate fully in the overall United Nations planning of responses to
complex emergencies in order to serve as the humanitarian advocate in
ensuring that the humanitarian dimension, particularly the principles of
humanity, neutrality and impartiality, of relief assistance are taken fully
into account.
6. The Council called on the operational agencies of the United Nations
system to implement, through the Inter-Agency Standing Committee under the
leadership of the Emergency Relief Coordinator, the agreed division of
responsibilities.
7. The Council stressed that coordination should be field-oriented. It
noted that the Department of Humanitarian Affairs was not an implementing
agency with operational responsibility and capacity in the field. At the
same time, the Council emphasized the importance of the role of the
Emergency Relief Coordinator in facilitating access to emergency areas by
operational organizations, coordinating inter-agency needs assessment
missions, preparing consolidated appeals and supporting field coordination.
8. The Council recognized the increasing need for humanitarian assistance
and stressed the importance of adequate financial resources from existing
sources and arrangements, both for relief and for the continuum to
development.
1/ Council decision 1993/205.
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9. The Council requested the governing bodies of relevant organizations
of the United Nations system to provide their full support for the
implementation of the agreed conclusions of the Council.
10. The Council further agreed on the following:
Preparedness and prevention
11. The Department of Humanitarian Affairs, in cooperation with
organizations of the United Nations system, should intensify efforts to
promote preparedness, capacity-building and contingency planning for
potential humanitarian emergencies. In that context the Department should
accelerate the development of an effective emergency information management
system. The Department should promote a timely response to early warning
of potential humanitarian emergencies.
12. Training is one of the most effective instruments for enhancing the
preparedness and response capacity of Governments and relief personnel of
the United Nations system. Training capacities of individual United
Nations agencies should contribute fully to meeting system-wide training
requirements. The Disaster Management Training Programme should be further
developed, in full cooperation with relevant organizations of the United
Nations system, as an important system-wide instrument for
capacity-building, emergency training, and team-building at Headquarters
and in the field.
Natural disasters
13. The Department of Humanitarian Affairs should intensify its
cooperation with Governments, organizations of the United Nations system
and non-governmental organizations to develop a coordinated effort to build
up national capacities for disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation
in the context of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.
14. The Department of Humanitarian Affairs should continue to develop the
United Nations Disaster Assistance Coordination stand-by team, working
closely with the Resident Coordinator and the Disaster Management Team, to
assist Governments in the immediate survival phase of natural disasters.
Prompt and effective response to complex emergencies
15. The Department of Humanitarian Affairs should work closely with
operational agencies and other entities concerned to ensure, in the initial
phase of a major or complex emergency, that there is sufficient emergency
response capacity in the field. In exceptional cases, where there is no
such presence, the United Nations could consider the deployment of an
inter-agency emergency response team for a limited period. The Council
welcomed discussion by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on this matter.
Inter-Agency Standing Committee
16. The Inter-Agency Standing Committee, under the leadership of the
Emergency Relief Coordinator, should serve as the primary mechanism for
inter-agency coordination of policy issues related to humanitarian
assistance and for formulating a coherent and timely United Nations
response to major and complex emergencies. It should be more
action-oriented and meet more frequently. It should serve as the forum for
more intensive collaboration with the International Committee of the Red
Cross, the International Organization for Migration and the International
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Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other
non-governmental organizations. All members of the Inter-Agency Standing
Committee are responsible for the effective functioning of the structure of
the Committee.
17. The Inter-Agency Standing Committee should review and decide on
arrangements to effectively address gaps in the provision of humanitarian
assistance, including those related to issues of demining and internally
displaced persons.
Field-level coordination
18. The United Nations Resident Coordinator and the Disaster Management
Team should continue to be the first line responsible for a coordinated
international response to disasters and emergencies. In some instances,
there may be a need to appoint a special coordinator for humanitarian
assistance. Whatever the coordination structure, the in-country
coordinator should work in close cooperation with the Government concerned
and local relief organizations and should communicate directly with the
Emergency Relief Coordinator. The organizational and reporting
arrangements of the various coordination structures including their
financing, together with the responsibility and accountability of each part
of the United Nations system, should be clearly defined at an early stage
and communicated to those concerned.
19. When necessary, the Department of Humanitarian Affairs should ensure,
with the full cooperation of operational organizations, the strengthening
of the office of the in-country coordinator with additional emergency
staff. United Nations agencies should provide financial, staff and other
resources in support of such field coordination units. The Council
recommended that the General Assembly consider the provision of resources
that could be drawn on by the Emergency Relief Coordinator for establishing
special coordination arrangements in the initial stage of an emergency.
20. As appropriate, consideration should be given, in the context of the
Inter-Agency Standing Committee, to entrusting the primary responsibility
in specific complex emergencies to operational agencies, under the overall
leadership and coordination of the Emergency Relief Coordinator.
Central Emergency Revolving Fund
21. The financial regulations relating to the operation of the Central
Emergency Revolving Fund should be reviewed by the Secretary-General to
ensure that disbursements from the Fund are made as quickly as possible.
22. The Council recommended that the General Assembly, in reviewing the
overall functioning of the Central Emergency Revolving Fund on the basis of
the results achieved and the needs identified, consider increasing its size
and expanding its scope to include other international organizations.
23. The Department of Humanitarian Affairs should, in the context of early
response, encourage the active utilization of the Central Emergency
Revolving Fund to address urgent relief requirements in the initial stage
of a complex emergency.
24. Operational agencies should make full and appropriate use of the
Central Emergency Revolving Fund and make every effort to reimburse it, in
the first instance, from contributions received.
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Consolidated appeals
25. Consolidated appeals should be used selectively for major and complex
emergencies that require a system-wide response. Relevant operational
agencies should participate fully in their preparation. The Department of
Humanitarian Affairs and the operational agencies concerned should work
closely to establish priorities within consolidated appeals, based on a
comprehensive and realistic projection of relief requirements. Appeals
should take into account the activities of bilateral donors, as well as
those of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and non-governmental
organizations and also make reference to related disbursements from the
Central Emergency Revolving Fund.
26. Consolidated appeals should be put together at the field level with
the active participation of the host Government, the Resident Coordinator
and field representatives of the organizations of the system, donors and
non-governmental organizations. Consolidated appeals, with appropriate
plans of operation, should be a key component of a comprehensive strategy
that meets immediate humanitarian needs, is compatible with longer-term
rehabilitation and development requirements and addresses root causes.
Special attention should be paid to the needs of vulnerable groups,
including children and women. Information on the follow-up of the
consolidated appeals, including the contribution and disbursement of donors
and the implementation of projects contained therein, should be provided
regularly to Governments.
The continuum from emergency relief to rehabilitation and development
27. Governments, development organizations of the United Nations system,
together with the Bretton Woods institutions and regional commissions,
should be involved at an early stage of emergencies to ensure that needs
assessments, including those of non-governmental organizations, relief
programmes and consolidated appeals, take account of rehabilitation and
long-term development requirements, promote national capacity-building and
help prevent and mitigate future emergencies.
28. Relevant development organizations should strengthen their capacities
to put into place rehabilitation, particularly basic infrastructure,
programmes. Member States and development agencies should consider the
establishment of appropriate funding mechanisms to expedite the execution
of timely rehabilitation projects. Development organizations of the United
Nations system, together with the Bretton Woods institutions, are invited
to promote the consideration of issues relating to the continuum from
emergency relief to rehabilitation and development in appropriate
development forums such as United Nations Development Programme round
tables and World Bank consultative groups.
Resources and management
29. The Department of Humanitarian Affairs should be provided, from the
United Nations regular budget, with staff as well as with administrative
resources that are commensurate with its responsibilities. the
organization and management capacities of the Department should be
strengthened through recruitment, training and staff development. The
Department should also be afforded the necessary administrative flexibility
to discharge its responsibilities for effective emergency preparedness and
response.
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B. COORDINATION OF THE POLICIES AND ACTIVITIES OF
THE SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND OTHER BODIES OF
THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM IN THE FIELDS OF
PREVENTIVE ACTION AND INTENSIFICATION OF THE
STRUGGLE AGAINST MALARIA AND DIARRHOEAL
DISEASES, IN PARTICULAR CHOLERA
20. The Council considered the question of coordination of the policies and
activities of the specialized agencies and other bodies of the United Nations
system in the fields of preventive action and intensification of the struggle
against malaria and diarrhoeal diseases, in particular cholera, at its
substantive session (agenda item 2 (b)). It had before it the report of the
Secretary-General on coordination of the activities of the United Nations system
in the fields of preventive action and intensification of the struggle against
malaria and diarrhoeal diseases, in particular cholera (E/1993/68).
21. The Council considered the item at its 22nd, 23rd, 32nd and 46th meetings,
on 5, 6, 14 and 30 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in the
relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.22, 23, 32 and 46).
22. At the 22nd and 23rd meetings, the Council held a general discussion on the
item. At the 22nd meeting, on 5 July, it heard an introductory statement by the
Director-General of the World Health Organization.
23. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of the
United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations Development Programme, the
World Bank (on behalf also of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization) and the United Nations Environment Programme. Statements were
also made by the representatives of Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of
the United Nations that are members of the European Economic Community), Benin,
the Russian Federation, the United States of America, Japan, Romania and Canada.
24. The Council then entered into a dialogue on the item. Statements were made
by the representatives of the Republic of Korea, Germany, the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland, France, Benin, Australia, Bangladesh, the
United States of America and the Syrian Arab Republic.
25. The representatives of the World Health Organization, the United Nations
Development Programme and the United Nations Children’s Fund responded to
questions raised.
26. At the 23rd meeting, on 6 July, statements were made by the representatives
of India, Colombia, Poland, Bangladesh, Peru, Bhutan and Nigeria and the
observer for Namibia. The representative of the International Center for Public
Enterprises in Developing Countries also made a statement.
27. The Council then entered into a dialogue on the item. Statements were made
by the representatives of Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United
Nations that are members of the European Economic Community), Togo, Benin, the
United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland.
28. The representatives of the World Health Organization, the World Bank, the
United Nations Children’s Fund, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations and the United Nations Development Programme responded to
questions raised.
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29. At the 32nd meeting, on 14 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Martin Huslid (Norway), introduced draft agreed conclusions (E/1993/L.26) on
coordination of the activities of the United Nations system in the fields of
preventive action and intensification of the struggle against malaria and
diarrhoeal diseases, in particular cholera.
30. The Council then approved the draft agreed conclusions.
31. The representative of India made a statement before and after the draft
agreed conclusions were approved. The representative of Mexico made a statement
after they were approved. The Director of the Department for Policy
Coordination and Sustainable Development made a statement.
32. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Council decided to add an introductory
paragraph to the agreed conclusions. Statements were made by the
representatives of Colombia (on behalf of the States Members of the United
Nations that are members of the Group of 77), Benin, Brazil and Morocco.
33. Agreed conclusions/1993/2 are set out below.
AGREED CONCLUSIONS ON COORDINATION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE
UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM IN THE FIELDS OF PREVENTIVE ACTION
AND INTENSIFICATION OF THE STRUGGLE AGAINST MALARIA AND
DIARRHOEAL DISEASES, IN PARTICULAR CHOLERA
1. The Economic and Social Council decided 2/ that its coordination
segment would reach agreed conclusions containing specific recommendations
on matters related to coordination addressed to the various parts of the
United Nations system for implementation. The Secretary-General was
requested to forward these recommendations to the relevant parts of the
United Nations system for implementation and to apprise the Council at its
substantive session of 1994 of the steps taken by the United Nations system
to give effect to those recommendations.
2. The Council welcomed the report of the Secretary-General (E/1993/68).
Although in general the Council supported the recommendations contained in
the report, it suggested that greater specificity was needed in the plans,
targets, resource allocations and implementation schedules of United
Nations and Bretton Woods institutions to ensure improved coordination and
implementation of programmes in developing countries.
3. Malaria and diarrhoeal diseases, including cholera, take a heavy toll
in human life and suffering. Each year there are several hundred million
cases and some 4 million deaths. These diseases constitute major
impediments to social and economic development and improvement in the
quality of life. They take their highest toll in the poorest countries and
among the poorest communities in these countries.
4. Prevention and treatment of these debilitating diseases should be
included as a major focus of health and development efforts. The benefits
of prevention and treatment dwarf the costs involved.
5. It is equally important to get at the root causes of the diseases,
which, to a great extent, are to be found in the sphere of socio-economic
2/ Council decision 1993/205.
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development. This requires a multisectoral and integrated approach that
responds to short-term needs while at the same time providing for the longterm
investments required. Particular attention needs to be devoted -
among other things by improving national capacity-building - to food
safety, nutrition, drinking water and sanitation, hygiene, education,
especially of women, and, in general, to targeted investments for a better
infrastructure in the health sector.
6. The question of health needs to be better incorporated in sustainable
development policies. It is important to remain cognizant of the
interaction between poverty, environment, development and health. Because
of the serious health and economic consequences of malaria and diarrhoeal
diseases, the United Nations system should give full consideration to the
health implications of proposed activities within its development
programmes and projects.
7. Since the diseases know no boundaries, regional and international
strategies for coordinating prevention and control measures against the
spread of the diseases are needed.
8. Control, prevention and treatment vary according to the disease.
Consequently, technical assistance, interventions, policies and strategies
should be specific to the nature of malaria and diarrhoeal diseases,
including cholera. The United Nations system should take into account this
specificity when developing coherent and coordinated strategies to address
these diseases. In this connection, the Council noted with interest the
development of the new anti-malaria vaccine SPF-66.
9. These diseases can be prevented and controlled with currently
available tools. Better instruments and coordination, however, are also
needed to ensure the effective and efficient use of current resources, as
are continued investments to implement development and research activities.
10. An important dimension of the resurgence of malaria and diarrhoeal
diseases, in particular cholera, is the lack of adequate resources being
invested in health infrastructure and human resource development,
particularly at the level of primary health services. However, there is a
serious general shortage of resources internationally. Reallocating
national resources and development assistance to the health area and
improving the use of existing resources should therefore be a priority for
Governments, the United Nations system and the donor community.
11. Coordination regarding malaria at all levels is facilitated by the
existence of the Global Malaria Control Strategy of the World Health
Organization (WHO), in which many agencies participate and which should be
monitored. WHO also has technical policies and strategies including the
Special Programme on Tropical Diseases, the Control Programme on Diarrhoeal
Diseases and the Sick Children Initiative, which need to be strengthened
and better coordinated. United Nations organs and organizations, within
their respective mandates and takin into account comparative advantages,
should reinforce their efforts to develop, endorse and promulgate common
technical policies and strategies which can guide their complementary
support to national programmes.
12. The most important focus for coordination is at the country level.
Countries should be supported in strengthening their capacities to
coordinate their own government actions, as well as in coordinating the
contributions of the donor community. The resident coordinator system and
subgroups, formed to ensure coordinated support for government efforts, may
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assist Governments in their endeavours. In countries choosing to have a
country strategy note, this might also prove to be a useful tool.
13. It is also necessary, however, that United Nations agencies strengthen
coordination among themselves, so as to fit better into the overall
coordination process at the country level within the resident coordinator
system.
14. Similarly, better coordination among bilateral donors and between
bilateral donors and the United Nations system is essential. Where
relevant, mechanisms such as consultative groups and round tables should be
utilized to ensure coordinated action by all donors. The role of
non-governmental organizations and the private sector is an important
component of any programme and they should be partners in the coordination
effort.
15. There is a need for a better balance between emergency assistance and
medium- to long-term policies. Emergency assistance should be designed so
as to benefit long-term development strategies. This recognizes that there
is a continuum from emergency relief to rehabilitation, reconstruction and
development.
16. Health and education, especially of women, are particularly important
areas for improved coordination at both international and national levels.
Health promotion is an important component of educational efforts. All
means of communication, including the media, should be used to inform and
educate target populations, especially women, in health matters.
17. Better and expanded collection, exchange and dissemination of
information on the diseases and their prevention and treatment are
essential in order to muster maximum support from national and
international decision makers. The United Nations system should work to
ensure the compatibility of its health and management information systems.
At the country level, support for the development and implementation of
appropriate information systems, such as improved disease surveillance,
including early warning systems for epidemics, should be provided as an
integral part of strengthening health services.
18. The strategies for the development of human resources being pursued by
the United Nations system should take explicit account of the health,
development and health services management needs of countries, including,
inter alia, the technical expertise required for preventing and controlling
malaria and diarrhoeal diseases.
19. A report on the implementation of recommendations to improve
coordination in the prevention and control of malaria and diarrhoeal
diseases should be prepared. It should specify goals, workplans and timeframes
and resource needs for achieving them. It should identify
complementary roles appropriate to the United Nations organizations
involved.
20. The Secretary-General is requested to prepare this report in
collaboration with WHO and other relevant organs, organizations and bodies
of the United Nations system, taking into account their specialized
expertise in the area of health and development. The Economic and Social
Council should monitor the development of the report. The Secretary-
General is requested to submit the report to the Economic and Social
Council at its substantive session of 1994. The steps taken, while
expected to specifically address malaria and diarrhoeal diseases, should
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also facilitate better coordination of United Nations organizations in
supporting countries in addressing other national priorities, especially
those relating to health and development.
21. In returning to the subject in 1994, the Economic and Social Council
should exert more fully its coordinating role as defined in the Charter of
the United Nations, ascertaining priorities in relation to the overall work
of the United Nations organizations concerned.
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Chapter IV
OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES SEGMENT OF THE COUNCIL
1. The Council considered the question of operational activities for
development at its substantive session (agenda item 3). It had before it the
following documents:
(a) Report of the Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund on
its regular session of 1993 (E/1993/34); 1/
(b) Report of the Administrator of the United Nations Development
Programme on the activities of the United Nations Revolving Fund for Natural
Resources Exploration (E/1993/72);
(c) Progress report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of
General Assembly resolution 47/199 (E/1993/73);
(d) Extract from the report of the Governing Council of the United Nations
Development Programme on its organizational meeting for 1993, its special
session and its fortieth session (E/1993/L.24); 2/
(e) Report of the High-level Committee on the Review of Technical
Cooperation among Developing Countries (DP/1993/L.9); 3/
(f) Report of the Committee on Food Aid Policies and Programmes
(WFC/CFA: 35/18). 4/
2. The Council considered the item at its 24th to 29th, 35th, 38th, 40th, 45th
and 46th meetings, on 7 to 9, 19, 21, 22, 29 and 30 July 1993. An account of
the discussion is contained in the relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.24-29,
35, 38, 40, 45 and 46).
3. At the 24th to 29th meetings, the Council held a general discussion on the
item. At the 24th meeting, on 7 July, introductory statements were made by the
Under-Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development, the
Executive Director of the World Food Programme, the Deputy Executive Director of
the United Nations Children’s Fund, the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the
United Nations Development Programme and the Deputy Director of the Information
and External Relations Division of the United Nations Population Fund.
4. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Belgium
(on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the
European Economic Community), the United States of America, Denmark (on behalf
of the Nordic countries), Bangladesh, Japan and Morocco.
1/ Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 1993, Supplement No.
14 (E/1993/34).
2/ For the final text, see Official Records of the Economic and Social
Council, 1993, Supplement No. 15 (E/1993/35).
3/ For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly, Fortyeighth
Session, Supplement No. 39 (A/48/39).
4/ Transmitted to the Council as document E/1993/91.
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5. At the 25th meeting, on 7 July, statements were made by the representatives
of Canada, China and Suriname and the observers for Egypt, New Zealand and
Switzerland.
6. The representatives of the International Labour Organisation and the Food
and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations also made statements.
7. At the 26th meeting, on 8 July, statements were made by the representatives
of Austria, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, Romania, Ukraine,
Brazil, Belarus, Malaysia and Poland.
8. At the same meeting, statements were made by the Director-General of the
United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Under-Secretary-General
for Development Support and Management Services and the Executive Secretary of
the Economic Commission for Africa.
9. At the 27th to 29th meetings, on 8 and 9 July, the Council entered into a
dialogue and exchanged views on the item.
10. At the 27th meeting, on 8 July, statements were made by the representatives
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Belgium (on
behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the
European Economic Community), the United States of America, France, Ukraine,
Malaysia, Morocco and Bangladesh and the observers for Switzerland, the
Netherlands, Finland and Algeria.
11. The Under-Secretary-General for Development Support and Management
Services, and the representatives of the Department for Policy Coordination and
Sustainable Development, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations
Development Programme, the World Meteorological Organization, the World Food
Programme, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Industrial
Development Organization and the United Nations Population Fund participated in
the exchange of views and responded to questions raised.
12. At the 28th meeting, on 9 July, a statement was made by the representative
of Colombia, on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are
members of the Group of 77.
13. The Council then continued its dialogue on the item. Statements were made
by the representatives of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland, Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are
members of the European Economic Community), Germany, Canada, Malaysia, Brazil,
Morocco, Benin and France and the observers for Switzerland, New Zealand and
Algeria.
14. The Under-Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Sustainable
Development, the Under-Secretary-General for Development Support and Management
Services and the representatives of the United Nations Development Programme,
the World Food Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United
Nations Children’s Fund responded to questions raised.
15. At the 29th meeting, on 9 July, the Council continued its dialogue on the
item. Statements were made by the representatives of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Bangladesh, Canada, Germany, Colombia (on
behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the Group
of 77), China, the United States of America, Malaysia, Brazil, Poland and
Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members
of the European Economic Community) and the observers for Switzerland and the
Netherlands.
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16. The Under-Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Sustainable
Development and the representatives of the World Food Programme, the United
Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Development Programme, the United
Nations Children’s Fund, the Department for Development Support and Management
Services and the World Health Organization responded to questions raised.
Fourth replenishment of the International Fund for Agricultural Development
17. At the 35th meeting, on 19 July, the representative of Benin, on behalf of
the African States, introduced a draft resolution (E/1993/L.27) entitled "Fourth
replenishment of the International Fund for Agricultural Development".
Subsequently, Chile and the Netherlands 5/ joined in sponsoring the draft
resolution. In introducing the draft resolution, the representative of Benin
orally revised it as follows:
(a) In the fourth preambular paragraph, the words "Recalling further" were
replaced by the words "Bearing also in mind";
(b) In operative paragraph 2, the words "Appeals to all States members of
the Fund, especially industrialized countries and the traditional contributor
developing countries" were replaced by the words "Appeals to all States members
of the Fund, in particular, the industrialized countries, countries in a
position to do so and the traditional contributor developing countries".
18. At the same meeting, the representative of Chile made a statement.
19. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), on the basis of informal consultations,
orally revised the draft resolution by replacing operative paragraph 2 with a
new text.
20. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution, as orally
revised. For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/53.
Operational activities for development
21. At the 38th meeting, on 21 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Slipchenko (Ukraine), introduced a draft resolution (E/1993/L.28) entitled
"Operational activities for development", submitted on the basis of informal
consultations.
22. At the 40th meeting, on 22 July, the Council adopted the draft resolution.
For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/7.
23. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the
Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development made a statement.
The representative of Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United
Nations that are members of the European Economic Community) also made a
statement.
Target for World Food Programme pledges for the period 1995-1996
24. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered a draft resolution
entitled "Target for World Food Programme pledges for the period 1995-1996",
contained in annex III to the report of the Committee on Food Aid Policies and
5/ In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic
and Social Council.
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Programmes (WFC/CFA: 35/18; transmitted to the Economic and Social Council as
document E/1993/91).
25. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/77.
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Chapter V
OTHER QUESTIONS CONSIDERED IN PLENARY MEETING
A. COORDINATION QUESTIONS
1. The Council considered coordination questions at its substantive session
(agenda item 4). Under the general heading of the item, it had before it the
following documents:
(a) Note by the Secretary-General transmitting the report of the Joint
Inspection Unit entitled "Towards an integrated library network of the United
Nations system" (A/47/669) and the comments of the Secretary-General (A/48/83)
and of the Administrative Committee on Coordination (A/48/83/Add.1) thereon;
(b) Note by the Secretary-General transmitting the report of the Joint
Inspection Unit entitled "United Nations system cooperation with multilateral
financial institutions: performance and innovation challenges", parts I and II
(A/1993/18 and Add.1) and the comments of the Administrative Committee on
Coordination thereon (E/1993/18/Add.2);
(c) Note by the Secretariat on the promotion of press freedom in the world
(E/1993/58);
(d) Note by the Secretary-General on relationship agreements between the
United Nations and member organizations of the United Nations common system
(E/1993/66);
(e) Note by the Secretariat on the United Nations common system
(E/1993/83).
2. The Council considered the item at its 31st, 32nd and 40th to
46th meetings, on 13, 14, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29 and 30 July 1993. An account of
the discussion is contained in the relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.31, 32
and 40-46).
3. At the 31st meeting, on 13 July, the Council agreed to postpone to a later
date consideration of the report of the Joint Inspection Unit referred to in
Council decision 1993/211, the note by the Secretary-General on relationship
agreements between the United Nations and member organizations of the United
Nations common system (E/1993/66) and the note by the Secretariat on the United
Nations common system (E/1993/83).
4. At the 31st and 32nd meetings, the Council held a general discussion on
coordination questions (agenda item 4), including the questions of the reports
of the coordination bodies (agenda item 4 (a)), international cooperation in the
field of informatics (agenda item 4 (c)), a United Nations year for tolerance
(agenda item 4 (d)) and multisectoral collaboration on tobacco or health (agenda
item 4 (e)).
5. At the 31st meeting, on 13 July, the Director of the Division of
Communications, Sector of Communication, Informatics and Information of the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization introduced the
note by the Secretariat on the promotion of press freedom in the world
(E/1993/58).
6. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Belgium
(on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the
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European Economic Community), Ukraine, Turkey and the Russian Federation and the
observers for Malawi and the Sudan.
7. At the 32nd meeting, on 14 July, statements were made by the
representatives of Australia, Poland, India and France and the observer for
Pakistan.
Reports of the Joint Inspection Unit brought to the attention of the Economic
and Social Council
8. At the 31st meeting, on 13 July, the Council, on the proposal of the
President, took note of the reports of the Joint Inspection Unit brought to its
attention in connection with coordination questions (Council decision 1993/227).
Promotion of press freedom in the world
9. At the 41st meeting, on 23 July, the observer for Mauritius, on behalf of
Benin, France, Mauritius 1/ and Slovakia, 1/ introduced a draft resolution
(E/1993/L.30) entitled "Promotion of press freedom in the world". Subsequently,
Germany, Namibia, 1/ and Poland joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
10. At the same meeting, the representative of India made a statement.
11. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), on the basis of informal consultations,
orally revised the draft resolution.
12. The Council then adopted the draft resolution, as orally revised. For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/54.
1. Reports of the coordination bodies
13. The Council considered the question of reports of the coordination bodies
at its substantive session (agenda item 4 (a)). It had before it the following
documents:
(a) Report of the Committee for Programme and Coordination on the first
part of its thirty-third session (A/48/16 (Part I)); 2/
(b) Annual overview report of the Administrative Committee on Coordination
for 1992 (E/1993/81);
(c) Report of the Administrative Committee on Coordination on programmes
and resources of the United Nations system for the biennium 1992-1993
(E/1993/84).
14. The Council considered the item at its 31st, 32nd, 42nd, 45th and
46th meetings, on 13, 14, 26, 29 and 30 July 1993. An account of the discussion
is contained in the relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.31, 32, 42 and 45 and
46).
1/ In accordance with rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the Economic
and Social Council.
2/ For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly,
Forty-eighth Session, Supplement No. 16 (A/48/16).
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15. At the 31st and 32nd meetings, the Council held a general discussion on the
item (see paras. 4, 6 and 7 above).
16. At the 31st meeting, on 13 July, the Chairman of the Committee for
Programme and Coordination introduced the report of the Committee on the first
part of its thirty-third session (A/48/16 (Part I)).
17. At the same meeting, the Director of the Department for Policy Coordination
and Sustainable Development introduced the annual overview report of the
Administrative Committee on Coordination for 1992 (E/1993/81).
18. Also at the same meeting, the Secretary of the Consultative Committee on
Administrative Questions introduced the report of the Administrative Committee
on Coordination on programmes and resources of the United Nations system for the
biennium 1992-1993 (E/1993/84).
Reports of the coordination bodies considered by the Economic and Social Council
19. At the 42nd meeting, on 26 July, the representative of India introduced a
draft decision (E/1993/L.35) entitled "Reports of the coordination bodies
considered by the Economic and Social Council".
20. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), on the basis of informal consultations,
orally revised the draft decision.
21. The Council then adopted the draft decision, as orally revised. For the
final text, see Council decision 1993/313.
Report of the Administrative Committee on Coordination on programmes and
resources of the United Nations system for the biennium 1992-1993
22. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Council took note of the report of the
Administrative Committee on Coordination on programmes and resources of the
United Nations system for the biennium 1992-1993 (E/1993/84). See Council
decision 1993/326.
2. 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
23. The Council considered the question of 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 at its substantive session (agenda item 4 (b)). It had before it
the following documents:
(a) Letter from the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the
Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (A/48/168-E/1993/62 and Corr.1);
(b) Report of the Secretary-General on assistance to the Palestinian
people (A/48/183-E/1993/74);
(c) 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/48/224 and Add.1);
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(d) 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 and the Chairman of the Special Committee against
Apartheid (E/1993/98).
24. The Council considered the item at its 41st, 43rd, 45th and 46th meetings,
on 23, 27, 29 and 30 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in
the relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.41, 43, 45 and 46).
25. At the 41st meeting, on 23 July, the Council held a general discussion on
the item. Introductory statements were made by 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 and the
representative of the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat).
26. The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic and the observer for Israel
made statements. The observer for Palestine also made a statement. The
representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
made a statement.
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
27. At the 43rd meeting, on 27 July, the representative of Benin, on behalf of
Algeria, 1/ Benin, Cuba, Guinea, Malaysia, Namibia, 1/ Nigeria, Papua New
Guinea, 1/ Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and the United Republic of Tanzania, 1/
introduced a draft resolution (E/1993/L.37) entitled "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". Subsequently, Angola and China joined in sponsoring the draft
resolution.
28. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), informed the Council of the results of the
informal consultations held on the draft resolution.
29. The Council then adopted the draft resolution by a roll-call vote of 28 to
12, with 8 abstentions. For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/55.
The voting was as follows:
In favour: Angola, Argentina, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan,
Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, India,
Kuwait, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru,
Philippines, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab
Republic, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago.
Against: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy,
Japan, Norway, Romania, United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland, United States of America.
Abstaining: Australia, Belarus, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian
Federation, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine.
30. After the draft resolution was adopted, statements were made by the
representatives of Australia, Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the
United Nations that are members of the European Economic Community) and Norway.
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Assistance to the Palestinian people
31. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the observer for Algeria, on behalf of
Algeria, 1/ Cuba, Iraq, 1/ Lebanon, 1/ Malaysia, Morocco, Senegal, 1/ Somalia,
the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia 1/ and Yemen, 1/ introduced a draft resolution
(E/1993/L.43 and Corr.1) entitled "Assistance to the Palestinian people".
32. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Slipchenko (Ukraine), informed the Council that since no agreement had been
reached during informal consultations, the Council would vote on the draft
resolution.
33. At the same meeting, the Secretary of the Council read out a revised text
of the draft resolution.
34. The Council then adopted the draft resolution by a roll-call vote of
45 to 1. For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/78. The voting was as
follows: 3/
In favour: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh,
Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Canada,
Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany,
Guinea, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Madagascar, Malaysia,
Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland,
Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka,
Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Trinidad and
Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland.
Against: United States of America.
Abstaining: None.
35. Before the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the United
States of America and the observer for Algeria made statements. After it was
adopted, the representatives of Australia, Norway and Austria made statements.
36. The Council then agreed to hear a statement by the observer for Palestine.
3. International cooperation in the field of informatics
37. The Council considered the question of international cooperation in the
field of informatics at its substantive session (item 4 (c)). It had before it
the report of the Secretary-General on the follow-up action taken on Council
resolution 1992/60 (E/1993/86).
38. The Council considered the item at its 31st, 32nd, 41st and 45th meetings,
on 13, 14, 23 and 29 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in
the relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.31, 32, 41 and 45).
39. At the 31st and 32nd meetings, the Council held a general discussion on the
item (see paras. 4, 6 and 7 above).
3/ The delegation of Spain subsequently indicated that, had it been
present during the voting it would have voted in favour of the draft resolution.
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40. At the 31st meeting, on 13 July, an introductory statement was made by the
Director of the Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development.
The need to harmonize and improve United Nations informatics systems for optimal
utilization and accessibility by all States
41. At the 41st meeting, on 23 July, the observer for Pakistan, on behalf of
Afghanistan, 1/ Algeria, 1/ Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, the Bahamas,
Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Brazil, Cameroon, 1/ Canada, Chile, China,
Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, 1/ the Czech Republic, 1/ the Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea, 1/ the Dominican Republic, 1/ Egypt, 1/ El Salvador, 1/
Estonia, 1/ Ethiopia, Finland, 1/ France, Gabon, Ghana, 1/ Greece, 1/ Guinea,
Hungary, 1/ Indonesia, 1/ the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1/ Ireland, 1/ Italy,
Kenya, 1/ Kuwait, Latvia, 1/ the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Madagascar, Malawi, 1/
Malaysia, Mauritius, 1/ Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, 1/ Nepal, 1/ the
Netherlands, 1/ New Zealand, 1/ Nigeria, Pakistan, 1/ Panama, 1/ Peru, the
Philippines, Poland, Portugal, 1/ Qatar, 1/ the Republic of Korea, Romania, the
Russian Federation, Senegal, 1/ Singapore, 1/ Slovakia, 1/ Sri Lanka, the
Sudan, 1/ Suriname, Swaziland, Switzerland, 1/ the Syrian Arab Republic,
Thailand, 1/ Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, 1/ Turkey, Ukraine, the United
Republic of Tanzania, 1/ Uruguay, 1/ Venezuela, 1/ Viet Nam, 1/ Yemen 1/ and
Zaire, introduced a draft resolution (E/1993/L.33), entitled "The need to
harmonize and improve United Nations informatics systems for optimal utilization
and accessibility by all States". Subsequently, Belgium, Denmark, Germany,
Norway, Spain, Sweden, 1/ the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland and the United States of America joined in sponsoring the draft
resolution.
42. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), informed the Council of the results of the
informal consultations held on the draft resolution.
43. The Council then adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/56.
44. Before the draft resolution was adopted, the observer for Pakistan made a
statement.
4. Question of a United Nations year for tolerance
45. The Council considered the question of a United Nations year for tolerance
at its substantive session (item 4 (d)). It had before it a note by the
Secretary-General on the question of a United Nations year for tolerance
(A/48/210-E/1993/89).
46. The Council considered the item at its 31st, 32nd, 41st and 45th meetings,
on 13, 14, 23 and 29 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in
the relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.31, 32, 41 and 45).
47. At the 31st and 32nd meetings, the Council held a general discussion on the
item (see paras. 4, 6 and 7 above).
48. At the 31st meeting, on 13 July, an introductory statement was made by the
Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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Question of a United Nations year for tolerance
49. At the 41st meeting, on 23 July, the representative of Turkey, on behalf of
Afghanistan, 1/ Algeria, 1/ Austria, the Czech Republic, 1/ Indonesia, 1/
Pakistan, 1/ Peru, Romania, Senegal, 1/ Slovakia, 1/ Turkey and Ukraine,
introduced a draft resolution (E/1993/L.31) entitled "Question of a United
Nations year for tolerance". Subsequently, Belarus, Chile, Guinea, India,
Mauritius, 1/ Mexico, Morocco, Togo and Tunisia 1/ joined in sponsoring the
draft resolution.
50. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine) informed the Council of the results of the
informal consultations held on the draft resolution.
51. The Council then adopted the draft resolution. For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/57.
5. Multisectoral collaboration on tobacco or health
52. The Council considered the question of multisectoral collaboration on
tobacco or health at its substantive session (item 4 (e)). It had before it a
note by the Secretary-General on the question (E/1993/56).
53. The Council considered the item at its 31st, 32nd, 40th and 46th meetings,
on 13, 14, 22 and 30 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in
the relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.31, 32, 40 and 46).
54. At the 31st and 32nd meetings, the Council held a general discussion on the
item (see paras. 4, 6 and 7 above).
55. At the 31st meeting, on 13 July, an introductory statement was made by the
Associate Director of the Cabinet of the Director-General of the World Health
Organization. The representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations also made a statement.
Multisectoral collaboration on tobacco or health
56. At the 40th meeting, on 22 July, the representative of Australia, on behalf
also of Canada, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the
United States of America, introduced a draft resolution (E/1993/L.32) entitled
"Multisectoral collaboration on tobacco or health", which read as follows:
"The Economic and Social Council,
"Recalling World Health Assembly resolution WHA 45.20 of 13 May 1992,
in which the Assembly requested multisectoral collaboration within the
United Nations system on tobacco or health issues,
"Acknowledging the established leadership of the World Health
Organization in alerting all Member States to the seriousness of the
tobacco pandemic by providing estimates that tobacco causes 3 million
deaths a year and that, based on current smoking patterns, that figure is
expected to increase to 10 million a year within the next few decades,
"Concerned that, in countries where estimations have been made, more
than one third of smokers who begin to smoke during adolescence and
continue to smoke throughout their lives will die prematurely as a result
of their habit and that, despite long-standing and widespread knowledge of
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the serious health consequences of tobacco use, worldwide tobacco
production exceeds 7 million tonnes and is still increasing,
"Noting also that the World Health Assembly, through its resolutions
WHA 39.14 and WHA 43.16, has urged Member States to adopt comprehensive
strategies of tobacco control,
"Noting further that the World Bank, having recognized that tobacco
production and use are in the long term detrimental both to health and to
global and national economies, has adopted a policy of providing no new
loans for tobacco growing or manufacturing projects,
"Acknowledging the socio-economic context of tobacco production and
the concerns of the few countries that depend heavily on tobacco
production, and acknowledging also that the implementation of comprehensive
strategies as recommended by the World Health Organization will involve
matters of tobacco agriculture, commerce, trade, taxation and marketing,
"Acknowledging that many international agencies, including the Food
and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the General Agreement
on Tariffs and Trade, the International Labour Organisation, the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the United Nations Development
Programme, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the
World Health Organization and the World Bank, must collaborate closely in
developing multisectoral approaches to the tobacco or health issue,
"1. Takes note of the report of the Director-General of the World
Health Organization on the need for multisectoral collaboration on tobacco
or health (E/1993/56);
"2. Urges Governments to intensify their commitment and efforts
designed to reduce tobacco consumption and the demand for tobacco products,
including the implementation of comprehensive multisectoral plans;
"3. Requests the Secretary-General to seek the full collaboration of
the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the International
Labour Organisation, the United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations
Industrial Development Organization, the World Health Organization, other
United Nations organizations and other international organizations, as
appropriate, in contributing to the successful implementation of effective
comprehensive strategies through multisectoral collaboration among
international agencies;
"4. Requests the Secretary-General to establish, within existing
resources, a focal point within the United Nations on the subject of
multisectoral collaboration on the economic aspects of tobacco production
and consumption, taking into particular account the serious health
consequences of tobacco use;
"5. Suggests that the multisectoral collaboration organized through
the United Nations focal point seek to offer practical advice and
assistance to Member States on how they can implement or strengthen
comprehensive national tobacco control strategies, as called for in World
Health Assembly resolutions WHA 39.14 and WHA 43.16;
"6. Suggests that a review of and recommendations concerning the
impact of tobacco production on the economy and health of populations in
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the few developing countries that depend upon tobacco as a major source of
income be included in the multisectoral collaboration work coordinated by
the focal point;
"7. Requests that Member States and organizations of the United
Nations system develop a range of options, including bilateral and
multilateral collaboration on agricultural diversification or development
of other economic alternatives to tobacco agriculture, as appropriate, to
assist tobacco export-dependent economies, where demand for their tobacco
products has been adversely affected by successful tobacco control
strategies;
"8. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that the work of the
United Nations focal point begin as soon as possible and that each
contributing agency, in consultation with concerned Member States, together
with the focal point, develop, before 31 December 1993, individual plans of
work, setting out deadlines and achievement milestones, for their agency’s
contribution to multisectoral collaboration on tobacco or health that will
lead to a rapid reduction in the burden of disease and death caused by the
global tobacco pandemic, while giving due consideration to any economic
adjustments that may arise from a reduction in the demand for tobacco
products;
"9. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Economic and
Social Council at its substantive session of 1994 on progress made by the
United Nations focal point in the implementation of multisectoral
collaboration on tobacco or health and further requests the
Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its forty-ninth
session, through the Economic and Social Council, on the response of the
United Nations system to the pandemic of tobacco-induced disease and death,
taking into account the present resolution."
57. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), informed the Council of the results of the
informal consultations held on the draft resolution. A revised text, which had
been agreed upon during the informal consultations, was circulated.
58. The representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland informed the Council that, for technical reasons, his delegation had
withdrawn as a sponsor of the draft resolution.
59. The Council then adopted the draft resolution as contained in the revised
text. For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/79.
60. After the revised draft resolution was adopted, the representative of
Brazil made a statement.
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B. PROGRAMME AND RELATED QUESTIONS
61. The Council considered programme and related questions at its substantive
session (agenda item 5). It had before it the following documents:
(a) Note verbale dated 18 December 1992 from the Permanent Representative
of China to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General concerning the
hosting of the Thirteenth United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for
Asia and the Pacific (E/1993/11);
(b) Note by the Secretariat on the proposed programme budget for the
biennium 1994-1995 (E/1993/67);
(c) Letter dated 26 May 1993 from the Chairman of the Committee on
Conferences to the President of the Economic and Social Council (E/1993/79);
(d) Note by the Secretariat on the provisional calendar of conferences and
meetings for 1994 and 1995 in the economic, social and related fields
(E/1993/L.20/Rev.1 and Rev.1/Add.1).
62. The Council considered the item at its 34th and 46th meetings, on 16 and
30 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary
records (E/1993/SR.34 and 46).
63. At the 34th meeting, on 16 July, the Council’s attention was drawn to the
note by the Secretariat (E/1993/67), in which the Council was informed that the
Committee for Programme and Coordination would not be able to review the
proposed programme budget for the biennium 1994-1995 until its thirty-third
session, in August/September 1993. Item 5 (a) (Proposed programme budget for
the biennium 1994-1995) would therefore not be considered by the Council at its
current session.
64. Also at the 34th meeting, the Chief of the Programme and Documentation
Planning Section of the Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable
Development introduced and revised the provisional calendar of conferences and
meetings for 1994 and 1995 in the economic, social and related fields
(E/1993/L.20/Rev.1 and Rev.1/Add.1).
65. Statements were made by the representatives of Belgium (on behalf of the
States Members of the United Nations that are members of the European Economic
Community), the Russian Federation and Germany and the observer for Egypt.
66. The Director of the Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable
Development also made a statement.
Calendar of conferences and meetings for 1994 and 1995 in the economic, social
and related fields
67. At the 34th meeting, on 16 July, the Council, on the proposal of the
President, approved the draft calendar of conferences and meetings for 1994 and
1995 in the economic, social and related fields. See Council decision 1993/231.
Venue of the Thirteenth United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Asia
and the Pacific
68. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Council, on the proposal of the
President, decided to accept with gratitude the offer of the Government of China
(E/1993/11) to host the Thirteenth United Nations Regional Cartographic
Conference for Asia and the Pacific at Beijing. See Council decision 1993/327.
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C. SPECIAL ECONOMIC, HUMANITARIAN AND DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE
1. Special programmes of economic assistance
2. Humanitarian assistance
69. The Council considered the question of special economic, humanitarian and
disaster relief assistance at its substantive session (agenda item 6). It had
before it a letter dated 2 July 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Yemen
to the United Nations Office at Geneva addressed to the Secretary-General
transmitting a document summarizing the economic and social difficulties facing
the Republic of Yemen (E/1993/101).
70. The Council considered the item at its 38th, 44th and 45th meetings, on 21,
28 and 29 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant
summary records (E/1993/SR.38, 44 and 45).
71. At the 38th meeting, on 21 July, the Council heard the following oral
reports:
(a) Oral report on the implementation of General Assembly resolution
47/160 on emergency assistance for humanitarian relief and the economic and
social rehabilitation of Somalia, made on behalf of the Secretary-General by the
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs;
(b) Oral report on assistance for the reconstruction and development of
Lebanon, made on behalf of the Secretary-General by the representative of the
Department of Political Affairs;
(c) Oral report on assistance to Yemen, made on behalf of the Secretary-
General by the representative of the United Nations Development Programme;
(d) Oral report on the situation of refugees, returnees and displaced
persons in Africa, made on behalf of the Secretary-General by the representative
of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
72. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Belgium
(on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the
European Economic Community), the Syrian Arab Republic and Kuwait and the
observers for Lebanon, Yemen and Egypt. The observer for Palestine also made a
statement.
Assistance to Yemen
73. At the 44th meeting, on 28 July, the representative of the Syrian Arab
Republic, on behalf of Algeria, 1/ Bhutan, Egypt, 1/ Lebanon, 1/ Morocco,
Pakistan, 1/ the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia 1/ and Yemen, 1/ introduced a
draft resolution (E/1993/L.38) entitled "Assistance to Yemen". Subsequently,
Benin, France, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Japan and Malaysia joined in sponsoring
the draft resolution.
74. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), on the basis of informal consultations,
orally revised the draft resolution by replacing paragraphs 1 to 4, which read:
"1. Requests the donor States to respond generously to the needs of
Yemen and to provide assistance on a bilateral and multilateral basis;
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"2. Urges all Member States and the organizations and specialized
agencies of the United Nations system to intensify their efforts to provide
all possible assistance to the Government of Yemen in its reconstruction
and development efforts;
"3. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his
efforts and requests him to continue to coordinate the activities of the
organizations and specialized agencies of the United Nations system with a
view to intensifying their cooperation with and assistance to Yemen;
"4. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council at its
substantive session of 1994 a written report on the progress made in the
implementation of the present resolution",
by the following text:
"1. Encourages the international community to respond actively to the
needs of Yemen, and requests donor States to continue to provide assistance
on a bilateral and a multilateral basis, with a view to enabling Yemen to
address the emergency situation;
"2. Calls upon Member States and all United Nations organizations,
including the specialized agencies, as well as financial institutions, to
provide assistance to the Government of Yemen in its reconstruction and
development efforts;
"3. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his
efforts and requests him to continue to coordinate the activities of United
Nations organizations with a view to intensifying their cooperation with
and their assistance to Yemen, in order to assist Yemen in the mobilization
of its own resources;
"4. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Economic and
Social Council, at its substantive session of 1994, a written report on the
progress made in the implementation of the present resolution."
75. The Council then adopted the draft resolution, as orally revised. For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/58.
76. Before the draft resolution was adopted, the observer for Yemen made a
statement.
Assistance for the reconstruction and development of Lebanon
77. At the 44th meeting, on 28 July, the representative of Morocco, on behalf
of Algeria, 1/ Argentina, Bahrain, 1/ Benin, Chile, China, the Czech
Republic, 1/ Egypt, 1/ France, Greece, 1/ Guinea, Iraq, 1/ Italy, Japan,
Jordan, 1/ Kuwait, Lebanon, 1/ Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Oman, 1/
Poland, Qatar, 1/ Romania, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, 1/ Spain, the
Sudan, 1/ Swaziland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Togo, Tunisia, 1/ Turkey, the
United Arab Emirates 1/ and Yemen, 1/ introduced a draft resolution
(E/1993/L.40) entitled "Assistance for the reconstruction and development of
Lebanon".
78. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Slipchenko (Ukraine), on the basis of informal consultations, orally revised
the draft resolution.
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79. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution, as orally
revised. For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/59.
D. INTERNATIONAL DECADE FOR NATURAL DISASTER REDUCTION
80. The Council considered the question of the International Decade for Natural
Disaster Reduction at its substantive session (agenda item 7). It had before it
the report of the Secretary-General on the International Decade for Natural
Disaster Reduction (A/48/219-E/1993/97).
81. The Council considered the item at its 40th, 45th and 46th meetings, on 22,
29 and 30 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant
summary records (E/1993/SR.40, 45 and 46).
82. At the 40th meeting, on 22 July, the Under-Secretary-General for
Humanitarian Affairs made an introductory statement. The Director of the
International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction also made a statement.
83. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Japan,
Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members
of the European Economic Community), China, the Russian Federation, Italy, the
United States of America and Morocco.
84. The representative of the World Meteorological Organization also made a
statement.
World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
85. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the representative of Japan, on behalf
also of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the Group
of 77, introduced a draft decision (E/1993/L.42) entitled "World Conference on
Natural Disaster Reduction".
86. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), informed the Council of the results of the
informal consultations held on the draft decision.
87. The Council then adopted the draft decision. For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/328).
E. STRENGTHENING OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATION
OF EFFORTS TO STUDY, MITIGATE AND MINIMIZE THE CONSEQUENCES
OF THE CHERNOBYL DISASTER
88. The Council considered the question of strengthening of international
cooperation and coordination of efforts to study, mitigate and minimize the
consequences of the Chernobyl disaster (agenda item 8). It had before it a
letter dated 22 June 1993 from the Permanent Representative of the Russian
Federation to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General transmitting
the text of the appeal to parliaments, Governments and the international
community issued by the participants in the International Conference on the
Scientific and Practical Aspects of Medical and Social Problems and the Role of
the Sanatorium and Spa System in Improving the Health of the Population Exposed
to the Effects of Radiation as a Consequence of the Accident at the Chernobyl
Nuclear Power Plant, and of Other Radiological Disasters, held on 10 and
11 February 1993 (A/48/218-E/1993/96).
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89. The Council considered the item at its 39th and 46th meetings, on 22 and
30 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary
records (E/1993/SR.39 and 46).
90. At the 39th meeting, on 22 July, the Council heard an oral report on the
item, made on behalf of the Secretary-General by the Under-Secretary-General for
Humanitarian Affairs.
91. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Belgium
(on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the
European Economic Community), Belarus, the Russian Federation, Ukraine and
Poland.
92. Statements were also made by the representatives of the World Health
Organization, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the
International Atomic Energy Agency.
Strengthening of international cooperation and coordination of efforts to study,
mitigate and minimize the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster
93. At the 39th meeting, on 22 July, the Council, on the proposal of the
President, adopted a draft decision on "strengthening international cooperation
and coordination of efforts to study, mitigate and minimize the consequences of
the Chernobyl disaster", which was corrected orally at the 46th meeting, on
30 July (see Council decision 1993/232).
F. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
94. The Council considered the question of sustainable development at its
substantive session (agenda item 9). It had before it the report of the
Commission on Sustainable Development on its organizational session (E/1993/25
and Corr.1) 4/ and on its first session (E/1993/25/Add.1). 4/ A statement of
the programme budget implications of draft decisions contained in sections E and
F of the report of the Commission on its first session, submitted by the
Secretary-General in accordance with rule 31 of the rules of procedure of the
Economic and Social Council, was circulated in document E/1993/25/Add.2.
95. The Council considered the item at its 36th, 37th, 43rd and 45th meetings,
on 19, 20, 27 and 29 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in
the relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.36, 37, 43 and 45).
96. At the 36th meeting, on 19 July, the Council held a general discussion on
the item. At that meeting, the Council heard an introductory statement by the
Under-Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development.
The representative of Malaysia, Mr. Razali Ismail, in his capacity as Chairman
of the Commission on Sustainable Development, also made a statement.
97. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Belgium
(on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the
European Economic Community), Norway (on behalf of the Nordic countries), the
United States of America, Canada, Italy, Japan, Madagascar and Morocco and the
observer for Slovakia.
4/ For the final text, see Official Records of the Economic and Social
Council, 1993, Supplement No. 5 (E/1993/25/Rev.1).
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98. A statement was made by the representative of the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations. The representative of the United Nations
Development Programme also made a statement.
99. At the 37th meeting, on 20 July, statements were made by the
representatives of the Russian Federation, Chile, China, Romania, Kuwait,
Austria, Ukraine, Belarus, Bhutan, the Republic of Korea and Colombia (on behalf
of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the Group of 77
and China) and the observers for New Zealand, the United Republic of Tanzania,
the Czech Republic, Egypt and Tunisia. The observer for Palestine made a
statement. A statement was also made by the representative of the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Report of the Commission on Sustainable Development on its first session and
provisional agenda for the second session of the Commission
100. At the 43rd meeting, on 27 July, the representative of Benin introduced a
draft decision (E/1993/L.36/Rev.1) entitled "Sustainable development".
101. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Oleksandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), informed the Council of the results of the
informal consultations held on the draft decision.
102. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft decision. For the final
text see Council decision 1993/314.
103. After the draft decision was adopted, the representatives of Kuwait and
Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members
of the European Economic Community) made statements.
G. NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
104. The Council considered the question of non-governmental organizations at
its substantive session (agenda item 10). It had before it the report of the
Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (E/1993/63).
105. The Council considered the item at its 33rd, 34th, 42nd and 46th meetings,
on 15, 16, 26 and 30 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in
the relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.33, 34, 42 and 46).
106. At the 33rd and 34th meetings, the Council held a general discussion on the
item. At the 33rd meeting, on 15 July, the Director of the Department for
Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development, introduced the report of the
Committee and reviewed the conditions necessary for the effective functioning of
the Non-Governmental Organizations Unit of the Department for Policy
Coordination and Sustainable Development.
107. Also at the 33rd meeting, statements were made by the representatives of
Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members
of the European Economic Community), the Philippines (in her capacity as
Chairman of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations), Canada (on behalf
also of Australia and New Zealand), the United States of America, Ukraine, the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Austria, Chile, the Syrian
Arab Republic and the Russian Federation.
108. At the same meeting, the representative of the Conference of
Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Status with the Economic and
Social Council made a statement. Statements were also made by the
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representatives of the International Movement ATD Fourth World, the
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions, the International Council on
Social Welfare, Zonta International, Soroptimist International, the World
Federation of United Nations Associations and the International Council for
Voluntary Agencies, non-governmental organizations in consultative status with
the Economic and Social Council, category I.
109. At the 34th meeting, on 16 July, the representative of Mexico made a
statement.
110. At the same meeting, a statement was made by the representative of the
International Youth and Student Movement for the United Nations, a
non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and
Social Council, category I.
Review of the arrangements for consultation with non-governmental organizations
111. At the 42nd meeting, on 26 July, the representative of Canada, on behalf
also of Australia and New Zealand, introduced a draft resolution (E/1993/L.34)
entitled "Review of the arrangements for consultation with non-governmental
organizations", which read as follows:
"The Economic and Social Council,
"Recalling Article 71 of the Charter of the United Nations,
"Recalling also its resolution 1296 (XLIV) of 23 May 1968, in
particular paragraph 40 (e) thereof, which provides that the Committee on
Non-Governmental Organizations shall consider matters concerning
non-governmental organizations which may be referred to it by the Council
or by commissions,
"Recognizing the continued validity of its resolution 1296 (XLIV) as a
useful framework for consultations with non-governmental organizations,
"Recalling its decision 1993/214 of 12 February 1993,
"Taking note with appreciation of the report of the Committee on
Non-Governmental Organizations on its session in 1993 (E/1993/63),
"1. Decides to establish an open-ended working group consisting of
representatives of all interested States, with the assistance of the
Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, which may receive information
and give expert advice;
"2. Requests the open-ended working group to undertake the general
review called for by the Economic and Social Council in decision 1993/214,
in order, in particular, to introduce coherence in the rules governing the
participation of non-governmental organizations in international
conferences convened by the United Nations, as well as to make proposals
with a view to updating, if necessary, Council resolution 1296 (XLIV);
"3. Also requests the open-ended working group, in accordance with
Council decision 1993/214, to examine ways and means of improving practical
arrangements between the United Nations Secretariat and non-governmental
organizations, including ensuring adequate secretariat support;
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"4. Invites United Nations organs, bodies, programmes and specialized
agencies to participate in the work of the open-ended working group, in
accordance with established practice;
"5. Invites the non-governmental organizations in consultative status
with the Economic and Social Council to participate in the work of the
open-ended working group, in accordance with the provisions of Council
resolution 1296 (XLIV);
"6. Also invites non-governmental organizations that have been or are
accredited to conferences under the auspices of the United Nations and/or
their preparatory process, or to the Commission on Sustainable Development,
to participate, as set out in paragraph 2 of the annex to the present
resolution;
"7. Requests the open-ended working group to enable other relevant
non-governmental organizations, in particular those from developing
countries, to contribute their views, in accordance with established
practice, as set out in the annex to the present resolution;
"8. Invites the open-ended working group to submit a progress report
to the Economic and Social Council at its substantive session of 1994 and,
for information, to an inter-sessional meeting of the Committee on
Non-Governmental Organizations;
"9. Requests the Secretary-General to provide, within existing
resources, the necessary assistance, including documentation, for the
implementation of the present resolution;
"10. Decides to consider this question at its substantive session of
1994 and to make recommendations to the General Assembly with a view to
finalizing the general review by 1995, as called for in its decision
1993/214.
"Annex
"PARTICIPATION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE
OPEN-ENDED WORKING GROUP ON THE REVIEW OF CONSULTATIVE
ARRANGEMENTS WITH NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
"1. Pursuant to paragraph 5 of the present resolution, non-governmental
organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council
that wish to participate in the open-ended working group will be accredited
in accordance with the provisions of Council resolution 1296 (XLIV) of
23 May 1968.
"2. In addition, non-governmental organizations that fall into the
following three categories and wish to participate in the open-ended
working group will also be accredited:
"(a) Non-governmental organizations in consultative status with a
specialized agency of the United Nations system;
"(b) Non-governmental organizations on the roster of the Commission
on Sustainable Development;
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"(c) Non-governmental organizations accredited for participation in
conferences convened under the auspices of the United Nations and/or their
preparatory process.
"3. Other non-governmental organizations wishing to be accredited may
apply to the Non-Governmental Organizations Unit of the Secretariat for
this purpose, in accordance with the following requirements:
"(a) The Non-Governmental Organizations Unit of the Secretariat shall
be responsible for the receipt and preliminary evaluation of requests for
accreditation received from non-governmental organizations;
"(b) All such applications must be accompanied by the following
information:
"(i) The aims and purposes of the organization, which should be in
conformity with the spirit, purposes and principles of the
Charter of the United Nations;
"(ii) The date of establishment of the organization, the location of
its headquarters and proof of its non-profit nature;
"(iii) Information on the programmes and activities of the organization
and the country or countries in which they are carried out;
"(iv) A copy of the latest annual report and of the most recent budget;
"(v) A copy of the constitution and/or by-laws, and a list of members
of the governing body and their country of nationality;
"(vi) A description of the membership of the organization, indicating
the total number of members and their geographical distribution.
"The requests of organizations that fail to provide the above information
will not be considered by the Secretariat.
"4. In cases where the Non-Governmental Organizations Unit of the
Secretariat believes, on the basis of the information provided in
accordance with paragraph 3 above, that an organization has established its
relevance to the work of the Working Group, it will recommend to the
Working Group that the organization be accredited. In cases where the
Non-Governmental Organizations Unit of the Secretariat does not recommend
the granting of accreditation, it will make available to the Working Group
its reasons for not doing so. The Non-Governmental Organizations Unit of
the Secretariat should ensure that its recommendations are available to the
Working Group at least one week prior to the start of each session.
"5. The Working Group will decide on the Non-Governmental Organizations
Unit of the Secretariat’s recommendations for accreditation within 24 hours
of the recommendations having been taken up by the Working Group. In the
event of a decision not being taken within this period, interim
accreditation shall be accorded until such time as a decision is taken.
"6. A non-governmental organization that has been granted accreditation to
attend a session of the Working Group may attend all its future sessions.
"7. In recognition of the intergovernmental nature of the Working Group,
non-governmental organizations shall have no negotiating role in the work
of the Group.
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"8. Pursuant to paragraph 5 of the present resolution, non-governmental
organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council
will have the opportunity to address the Working Group, in accordance with
the provisions of paragraphs 31 and 33 of Council resolution 1296 (XLIV).
"9. Other relevant non-governmental organizations may also ask to speak
briefly at such meetings. If the number of requests is too large, the
Working Group shall request the non-governmental organizations to form
themselves into constituencies, each constituency speaking through one
spokesperson. Any such oral intervention will be made at the discretion of
the Chairman and with the consent of the Working Group, in accordance with
normal United Nations practice.
"10. Pursuant to paragraph 5 of the present resolution, non-governmental
organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council
may submit written statements, in accordance with the provisions of
paragraphs 29, 30 and 33 of Council resolution 1296 (XLIV).
"11. Other relevant non-governmental organizations may, at their own
expense, make written presentations in any of the official languages of the
United Nations. Those written presentations will not be issued as official
documents."
112. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Oleksandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), introduced a revised draft resolution
(E/1993/63/Corr.2).
113. A statement of the programme budget implications of the revised draft
resolution, submitted by the Secretary-General in accordance with rule 31 of the
rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council, was circulated in
document E/1993/L.44.
114. The Council then adopted the revised draft resolution. For the final text,
see Council resolution 1993/80.
115. In the light of the adoption of the revised draft resolution, draft
resolution E/1993/L.34 was withdrawn by its sponsors.
116. Statements were made by the representatives of Canada and Benin.
Applications for consultative status and requests for reclassification received
from non-governmental organizations
117. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered draft decision I,
entitled "Applications for consultative status and requests for reclassification
received from non-governmental organizations", recommended by the Committee on
Non-Governmental Organizations (E/1993/63, chap. I, sect. B).
118. The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic proposed that a vote be
taken on the Committee’s recommendation with regard to granting consultative
status to two non-governmental organizations, Human Rights Watch and the
International Lesbian and Gay Association.
119. The representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland moved that no action be taken on the proposal of the representative of
the Syrian Arab Republic.
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120. The representatives of Australia and Austria made statements supporting the
motion proposed by the representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland.
121. The representative of Malaysia made a statement in support of the proposal
of the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.
122. The representative of Colombia (on behalf of the States Members of the
United Nations that are members of the Group of 77) requested that a separate
vote be taken on each of the two non-governmental organizations. This request
was supported by the representatives of Morocco and China.
123. The representative of the United States of America proposed that the
meeting be suspended. The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic made a
statement. The representative of the United States of America then withdrew his
proposal.
124. The Council then took a roll-call vote on the motion to take no action on
the proposal of the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. The motion was
rejected by a roll-call vote of 20 to 18, with 8 abstentions. The voting was as
follows:
In favour: Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France,
Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russian
Federation, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland, United States of America.
Against: Angola, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia,
Cuba, Guinea, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria,
Peru, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo,
Trinidad and Tobago.
Abstaining: Argentina, Bhutan, Botswana, India, Republic of Korea,
Romania, Sri Lanka, Turkey.
125. The representative of China made a statement before the motion was
rejected. After it was rejected, statements were made by the representatives of
Canada, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Cuba and
Colombia (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members
of the Group of 77).
126. The Council then voted on the recommendation to grant Human Rights Watch
consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, category II. The
recommendation was adopted by a roll-call vote of 31 to 3, with 12 abstentions.
The voting was as follows:
In favour: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium,
Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France,
Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Peru,
Philippines, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation,
Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America.
Against: China, Cuba, Swaziland.
Abstaining: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Colombia, Guinea, India, Madagascar,
Malaysia, Nigeria, Romania, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo,
Trinidad and Tobago.
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127. The representative of France made a statement before the recommendation was
adopted. The representative of India made a statement after it was adopted.
128. The Council then voted on the recommendation to grant Roster status to the
International Lesbian and Gay Association. The recommendation was adopted by a
roll-call vote of 22 to 4, with 17 abstentions. The voting was as follows:
In favour: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil,
Canada, Chile, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,
Mexico, Norway, Peru, Russian Federation, Spain, Ukraine,
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United
States of America.
Against: Malaysia, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo.
Abstaining: Angola, Bahamas, Bhutan, Botswana, China, Colombia, Guinea,
India, Madagascar, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Republic of
Korea, Romania, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.
129. The Council then adopted draft decision I as a whole. For the final text,
see Council decision 1993/329.
130. Before the draft decision was adopted, statements were made by the
representatives of Brazil and Malaysia. After it was adopted, the
representatives of India, Malaysia and Morocco made statements.
Review of quadrennial reports submitted by non-governmental organizations in
consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, categories I and II
131. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered draft decision II,
entitled "Review of quadrennial reports submitted by non-governmental
organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council,
categories I and II", recommended by the Committee on Non-Governmental
Organizations (E/1993/63, chap. I, sect. B).
132. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft decision. For the final
text, see Council decision 1993/330.
Provisional agenda and documentation for the session of the Committee on
Non-Governmental Organizations to be held in 1995
133. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered draft decision III,
entitled "Provisional agenda and documentation for the session of the Committee
on Non-Governmental Organizations to be held in 1995", recommended by the
Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (E/1993/63, chap. I, sect. B).
134. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft decision. For the final
text, see Council decision 1993/331.
135. After the draft decision was adopted, the representative of the Philippines
made a statement.
H. UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY
136. The Council considered the question of the United Nations University at its
substantive session (agenda item 11). It had before it the report of the
Council of the United Nations University for 1992 (E/1993/40).
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137. The Council considered the item at its 35th and 46th meetings, on 19 and
30 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary
records (E/1993/SR.35 and 46).
138. At the 35th meeting, on 19 July, the Council held a general discussion on
the item. The Rector of the United Nations University made an introductory
statement.
139. At the same meeting statements were made by the representatives of Japan,
the Russian Federation and China.
Report of the Council of the United Nations University
140. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Council, on the proposal of the
President, took note of the report of the Council of the United Nations
University for 1992 (E/1993/40). See Council decision 1993/332).
I. STATISTICAL AND CARTOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS
141. The Council considered statistical and cartographic questions at its
substantive session (agenda item 12). It had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the Statistical Commission on the twenty-seventh session
(E/1993/26); 5/
(b) Report of the Secretary-General on the Sixth United Nations Conference
on the Standardization of Geographical Names (E/1993/21 and Corr.1);
(c) Report of the Secretary-General on the Fifth United Nations Regional
Cartographic Conference for the Americas (E/1993/39);
(d) Note verbale dated 24 June 1993 from the Permanent Mission of the
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the United Nations Office and other
international organizations in Geneva addressed to the Secretary-General
(E/1993/99).
142. The Council considered the item at its 30th meeting, on 12 July 1993. An
account of the discussion is contained in the relevant summary record
(E/1993/SR.30).
143. The Council heard an introductory statement by the representative of the
Department for Economic and Social Information and Policy Analysis.
144. Statements were made by the representatives of the Russian Federation,
Poland, Ukraine, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Morocco and the
observers for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Czech Republic,
Switzerland and Slovakia.
1993 System of National Accounts
145. At the 30th meeting, on 12 July, the Council adopted draft resolution I,
entitled "1993 System of National Accounts", recommended by the Statistical
Commission (E/1993/26, para. 1). For the final text, see Council resolution
1993/5.
5/ Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 1993, Supplement
No. 6 (E/1993/26).
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Special session of the Statistical Commission
146. At the 30th meeting, on 12 July, the Council adopted draft resolution II,
entitled "Special session of the Statistical Commission", recommended by the
Statistical Commission (E/1993/26, para. 1). For the final text, see Council
resolution 1993/6.
147. Before the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the Russian
Federation made a statement.
Report of the Statistical Commission on its twenty-seventh session and
provisional agenda and documentation for the twenty-eighth session of the
Commission
148. At the 30th meeting, on 12 July, the Council adopted draft decision I,
entitled "Report of the Statistical Commission on its twenty-seventh session and
provisional agenda and documentation for the twenty-eighth session of the
Commission", recommended by the Statistical Commission (E/1993/26, para. 2).
For the final text, see Council decision 1993/222.
Provisional agenda and documentation for the special session of the Statistical
Commission in 1994
149. At the 30th meeting, on 12 July, the Council adopted draft decision II,
entitled "Provisional agenda and documentation for the special session of the
Statistical Commission in 1994", recommended by the Statistical Commission
(E/1993/26, para. 2). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/223.
Strengthening international statistical cooperation
150. At the 30th meeting, on 12 July, the Council adopted draft decision III,
entitled "Strengthening international statistical cooperation", recommended by
the Statistical Commission (E/1993/26, para. 2). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/224.
Fifth and Sixth United Nations Regional Cartographic Conferences for the
Americas
151. At the 30th meeting, on 12 July, the Council, on the proposal of the
President, took note of the recommendations contained in paragraph 11 of the
report of the Secretary-General on the Fifth United Nations Regional
Cartographic Conference for the Americas (E/1993/39). See Council decision
1993/225.
Sixth and Seventh United Nations Conferences on the Standardization of
Geographical Names
152. At the 30th meeting, on 12 July, the Council, on the proposal of the
President, took note of the recommendations contained in paragraph 8 of the
report of the Secretary-General on the Sixth United Nations Conference on the
Standardization of Geographical Names (E/1993/21 and Corr.1) (see Council
decision 1993/226).
J. REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
153. In accordance with Council resolution 1623 (LI) of 30 July 1971, the report
of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is transmitted to the
General Assembly without debate, unless the Council decides otherwise at the
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specific request of one or more of its members or of the High Commissioner at
the time of the adoption of its agenda.
154. At the request of a number of delegations, the report of the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (agenda item 13) was considered by the Council at
its substantive session.
155. The Council had before it the report of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (E/1993/20) and a note verbale dated 3 June 1993 from
the Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations addressed to the
Secretary-General concerning the membership of the Executive Committee of the
Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (E/1993/88).
156. The Council considered the item at its 42nd and 44th to 46th meetings, on
26 and 28 to 30 July 1993. An account of the discussion is contained in the
relevant summary records (E/1993/SR.42 and 44-46).
157. At the 42nd meeting, on 26 July, the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees made a statement.
158. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Spain,
Kuwait, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Nigeria, Japan, Belgium (on behalf of
the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the European
Economic Community) and Morocco and the observers for the United Republic of
Tanzania, the Sudan and Iraq.
Enlargement of the Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees
159. At the 44th meeting, on 28 July, the representative of Spain introduced a
draft decision (E/1993/L.39) entitled "Enlargement of the Executive Committee of
the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees".
160. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), informed the Council of the results of the
informal consultations held on the draft decision.
161. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft decision. For the final
text, see Council decision 1993/315.
Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
162. At the 46th meeting, on 30 July, the Council, on the proposal of the
President, took note of the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (E/1993/20). 6/ See Council decision 1993/333.
6/ For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly,
Forty-eighth Session, Supplement No. 12 (A/48/12).
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Chapter VI
QUESTIONS CONSIDERED BY THE ECONOMIC COMMITTEE
A. REGIONAL COOPERATION
1. The Council considered the question of regional cooperation at its
substantive session (agenda item 14). It had before it the following documents:
(a) Summary of the economic survey of Latin America and the Caribbean,
1992 (E/1993/46);
(b) Summary of the survey of economic and social developments in the
region of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, 1992 (E/1993/48);
(c) Summary of the economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific,
1992 (E/1993/52);
(d) Summary of the survey of economic and social conditions in Africa,
1992-1993 (E/1993/53);
(e) Summary of the Economic Survey of Europe in 1992-1993 (E/1993/54);
(f) Note by the Secretary-General on the Europe-Africa permanent link
through the Strait of Gibraltar (E/1993/80);
(g) Report of the Secretary-General on regional cooperation (E/1993/85);
(h) Statement on the programme budget implications of draft resolutions II
to V contained in the report of the Secretary-General on regional cooperation,
submitted by the Secretary-General in accordance with rule 31 of the rules of
procedure of the Economic and Social Council (E/1993/85/Add.1);
(i) Letter dated 27 July 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Belgium
to the United Nations Office at Geneva, on behalf of the European Community and
its member States, addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting comments on
the report of the Secretary-General on regional cooperation (E/1993/115).
2. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 1st to 3rd, 8th, 11th and 13th to 15th meetings, on 12, 13, 15, 20,
22, 23 and 26 July 1993. The report of the Committee (E/1993/109) was submitted
to the Council.
Europe-Africa permanent link through the Strait of Gibraltar
3. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Europe-Africa permanent link through the Strait of
Gibraltar", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109, para. 42, draft
resolution I). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/60.
Strengthening the role of the regional commissions
4. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Strengthening the role of the regional commissions",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109, para. 42, draft resolution II). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/61.
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Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa, 1993-2002, and fifth session of
the General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization
5. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa, 1993-2002,
and fifth session of the General Conference of the United Nations Industrial
Development Organization", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109, para. 42,
draft resolution III). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/62.
Resource mobilization for the implementation of the regional action programme
for phase II (1992-1996) of the Transport and Communications Decade for Asia and
the Pacific
6. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Resource mobilization for the implementation of the
regional action programme for phase II (1992-1996) of the Transport and
Communications Decade for Asia and the Pacific", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/109, para. 42, draft resolution IV). For the final text, see Council
resolution 1993/63.
Preparations for the World Summit for Social Development
7. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Preparations for the World Summit for Social Development",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109, para. 42, draft resolution V). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/64.
Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa
8. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered the draft
resolution entitled "Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109, para. 42, draft resolution VI). The
Council had before it a statement pertaining to programme budget implications of
the draft resolution (E/1993/85/Add.1).
9. At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution. For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/65.
10. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the Russian
Federation made a statement (see E/1993/SR.46).
Second Transport and Communications Decade in Africa
11. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered the draft
resolution entitled "Second Transport and Communications Decade in Africa",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109, para. 42, draft resolution VII). The
Council had before it a statement pertaining to programme budget implications of
the draft resolution (E/1993/85/Add.1).
12. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/66.
13. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the Russian
Federation made a statement (see E/1993/SR.46).
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Strengthening development information systems for regional cooperation and
integration in Africa
14. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered the draft
resolution entitled "Strengthening development information systems for regional
cooperation and integration in Africa", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/109, para. 42, draft resolution VIII). The Council had before it a
statement pertaining to programme budget implications of the draft resolution
(E/1993/85/Add.1).
15. At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution. For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/67.
16. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the Russian
Federation made a statement (see E/1993/SR.46).
African Institute for Economic Development and Planning
17. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered the draft
resolution entitled "African Institute for Economic Development and Planning",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109, para. 42, draft resolution IX). The
Council had before it a statement pertaining to programme budget implications of
the draft resolution (E/1993/85/Add.1).
18. At the same meeting, the Committee adopted the draft resolution. For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/68.
19. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the Russian
Federation made a statement (see E/1993/SR.46).
Non-participation of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)
in the work of the Economic Commission for Europe
20. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Non-participation of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(Serbia and Montenegro) in the work of the Economic Commission for Europe",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109, para. 43, draft decision I). For the
final text, see Council decision 1993/316.
Amendment of the terms of reference of the Economic Commission for Europe
21. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Amendments to the terms of reference of the Economic
Commission for Europe", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109, para. 43,
draft decision II). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/317.
Venue of the fiftieth session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and
the Pacific
22. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Venue of the fiftieth session of the Economic and Social
Commission for Asia and the Pacific", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109,
para. 43, draft decision III). For the final text, see Council decision
1993/318.
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Population and sustainable development: goals and strategies into the
twenty-first century
23. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Population and sustainable development: goals and strategies
into the twenty-first century", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/109,
para. 43, draft decision IV). For the final text, see Council decision
1993/319.
B. DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION
24. The Council considered the question of development and international
economic cooperation at its substantive session (agenda item 15). It had before
it the World Economic Survey, 1993 (E/1993/60). 1/
25. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 7th, 8th and 14th meetings, on 15 and 23 July 1993. The report of the
Committee (E/1993/111) was submitted to the Council.
World Economic Survey, 1993
26. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "World Economic Survey, 1993", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/111, para. 16). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/303.
Committee for Development Planning
27. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the representative of Colombia, on
behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the Group
of 77 and China, introduced and orally revised a draft resolution (E/1993/L.45)
entitled "Committee for Development Planning".
28. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution as revised.
For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/81.
29. Also at the 46th plenary meeting, the representative of Belgium, on behalf
of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the European
Economic Community, orally proposed that the Council decide to consider an item
entitled "Committee for Development Planning" at its resumed substantive session
of 1993.
30. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft decision (see Council
decision 1993/334).
31. Before the draft decision was adopted, statements were made by the
representatives of Morocco, Benin, Brazil and the Russian Federation; after it
was adopted, the representative of Australia made a statement (see
E/1993/SR.46).
1. Trade and development
32. The Council considered the question of trade and development at its
substantive session (agenda item 15 (a)). It had before it the report of the
1/ United Nations publication, Sales No. E.93.II.C.1.
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Trade and Development Board on the second part of its thirty-ninth session
(UNCTAD/PSM/CAS/515). 2/
33. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 3rd to 5th and 14th meetings, on 13, 14 and 23 July 1993. The report
of the Committee (E/1993/110) was submitted to the Council.
Report of the Trade and Development Board
34. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Trade and Development Board on the second part
of its thirty-ninth session", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/110,
para. 10). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/301.
2. Food and agricultural development
35. The Council considered the question of food and agricultural development at
its substantive session (agenda item 15 (b)).
36. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 3rd to 5th meetings, on 13 and 14 July 1993. The report of the
Committee (E/1993/110) was submitted to the Council.
3. Science and technology for development
37. The Council considered the question of science and technology for
development at its substantive session (agenda item 15 (c)). It had before it
the following documents:
(a) Report of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development on
its first session (E/1993/31); 3/
(b) Statement on the programme budget implications of draft resolutions V
and VI contained in the report of the Commission on Science and Technology for
Development on its first session, submitted by the Secretary-General in
accordance with rule 31 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social
Council (E/1993/31/Add.1).
38. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 3rd to 5th and 15th meetings, on 13, 14 and 26 July 1993. The report
of the Committee (E/1993/110) was submitted to the Council.
Contribution of technologies, including new and emerging technologies, to the
industrialization of developing countries and the strengthening of regional and
global integration processes, and proposed ways and means of transferring such
technologies and incorporating them in the productive sector of those countries
39. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Contribution of technologies, including new and emerging
technologies, to the industrialization of developing countries and the
strengthening of regional and global integration processes, and proposed ways
2/ For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly,
Forty-eighth Session, Supplement No. 15 (A/48/15).
3/ For the final text, see Official Records of the Economic and Social
Council, 1993, Supplement No. 11 (E/1993/31).
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and means of transferring such technologies and incorporating them in the
productive sector of those countries", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/110,
para. 38, draft resolution I). For the final text, see Council resolution
1993/69.
40. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the United
States of America made a statement (see E/1993/SR.46).
Scientific and technological aspects of the conversion of military capacity for
civilian use and sustainable development
41. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Scientific and technological aspects of the conversion of
military capacity for civilian use and sustainable development", recommended by
the Committee (E/1993/110, para. 38, draft resolution II). For the final text,
see Council resolution 1993/70.
Activities of the United Nations system in science and technology for
development
42. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Activities of the United Nations system in science and
technology for development", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/110, para. 38,
draft resolution III). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/71.
Science and technology for sustainable development
43. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Science and technology for sustainable development",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/110, para. 38, draft resolution IV). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/72.
44. Before the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of Kuwait made
a statement (see E/1993/SR.46).
Financing science and technology for development
45. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered the draft
resolution entitled "Financing science and technology for development",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/110, para. 38, draft resolution V). The
Council had before it a statement pertaining to programme budget implications of
the draft resolution (E/1993/31/Add.1).
46. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/73.
Future work plan of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development
47. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Future work plan of the Commission on Science and
Technology for Development", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/110, para. 38,
draft resolution VI). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/74.
Programme of work for 1994-1995 in the field of science and technology for
development
48. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered the draft
resolution entitled "Programme of work for 1994-1995 in the field of science and
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technology for development", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/110, para. 40,
draft resolution VII). The Council had before it a statement pertaining to
programme budget implications of the draft resolution (E/1993/31/Add.1).
49. At the same meeting, the Vice-President of the Council,
Mr. Olexandr Slipchenko (Ukraine), informed the Council that, as a result of
informal consultations held on the draft resolution, it had been agreed that the
introductory paragraph, which read:
"The Economic and Social Council
"Recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of the following
draft resolution",
should be replaced by the following text:
"The Economic and Social Council
"Transmits to the General Assembly the following draft resolution as
adopted by the Commission on Science and Technology for Development, for
further consideration at that level".
50. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution, as orally
amended. For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/75.
51. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of Belgium, on
behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the
European Economic Community, made a statement (see E/1993/SR.46).
Preparation of analytical reports by the Commission on Science and Technology
for Development
52. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Preparation of analytical reports by the Commission on
Science and Technology for Development", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/110, para. 39, draft decision I). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/320.
Report of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development on its first
session and provisional agenda and documentation for the second session of the
Commission
53. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Commission on Science and Technology for
Development on its first session and provisional agenda and documentation for
the second session of the Commission", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/110,
para. 39, draft decision II). For the final text, see Council decision
1993/321.
Preparation by the Secretary-General of a summary report on technology transfer
activities within the United Nations system
54. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Preparation by the Secretary-General of a summary report on
technology transfer activities within the United Nations System", recommended by
the Committee (E/1993/110, para. 39, draft decision III). For the final text,
see Council decision 1993/322.
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4. Transnational corporations
55. The Council considered the question of transnational corporations at its
substantive session (agenda item 15 (d)). It had before it the report of the
Commission on Transnational Corporations on its nineteenth session
(E/1993/30). 4/
56. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 7th, 8th and 14th meetings, on 15 and 23 July 1993. The report of the
Committee (E/1993/111) was submitted to the Council.
Strengthening the role of the Commission on Transnational Corporations
57. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Strengthening the role of the Commission on Transnational
Corporations", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/111, para. 22). For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/49.
58. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of Australia
made a statement (see E/1993/SR.45).
Provisional agenda and documentation for the twentieth session of the Commission
on Transnational Corporations
59. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Provisional agenda and documentation for the twentieth
session of the Commission on Transnational Corporations", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/111, para. 23, draft decision I). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/304.
Follow-up to the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, as
related to transnational corporations
60. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Follow-up to the United Nations Conference on Environment and
Development, as related to transnational corporations", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/111, para. 23, draft decision II). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/305.
Report of the Commission on Transnational Corporations
61. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Commission on Transnational Corporations on its
nineteenth session", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/111, para. 23, draft
decision III). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/306.
5. Natural resources
62. The Council considered the question of natural resources at its substantive
session (agenda item 15 (e)). It had before it the report of the Committee on
Natural Resources on its first session (E/1993/28). 5/
4/ For the final text, see Official Records of the Economic and Social
Council, 1993, Supplement No. 10 (E/1993/30).
5/ Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 1993, Supplement
No. 8 (E/1993/28).
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63. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 3rd to 5th and 15th meetings, on 13, 14 and 26 July 1993. The report
of the Committee (E/1993/110) was submitted to the Council.
Report of the Committee on Natural Resources on its first session and
provisional agenda and documentation for the second session of the Committee
64. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Committee on Natural Resources on its first
session", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/110, para. 48). For the final
text, see Council decision 1993/302.
6. Population questions
65. The Council considered population questions at its substantive session
(agenda item 15 (f)). It had before it the following documents:
(a) Progress report of the Secretary-General of the International
Conference on Population and Development on the preparations for the Conference
(E/1993/49);
(b) Report of the Preparatory Committee for the International Conference
on Population and Development on its second session (E/1993/69);
(c) Extract from the report of the Governing Council of the United Nations
Development Programme on its organizational meeting for 1993, its special
session and its fortieth session (E/1993/L.24). 6/
66. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 5th, 6th and 15th meetings, on 14 and 26 July 1993. The report of the
Committee (E/1993/112) was submitted to the Council.
Preparations for the International Conference on Population and Development
67. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered the draft
resolution entitled "Preparations for the International Conference on Population
and Development", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/112, para. 17). The
Council had before it a statement pertaining to programme budget implications of
the draft resolution (E/1993/116).
68. At the same meeting, the Council adopted the draft resolution. For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/76.
69. After the draft resolution was adopted, statements were made by the
representatives of Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United
Nations that are members of the European Economic Community) and the Russian
Federation (see E/1993/SR.46).
Proposed conceptual framework of the draft recommendations of the International
Conference on Population and Development
70. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Proposed conceptual framework of the draft recommendations of
the International Conference on Population and Development", recommended by the
6/ For the final text, see Official Records of the Economic and Social
Council, 1993, Supplement No. 15 (E/1993/35).
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Committee (E/1993/112, para. 18, draft decision I). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/323.
Participation of associate members of the regional commissions in the
International Conference on Population and Development and its preparatory
process
71. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Participation of associate members of the regional
commissions in the International Conference on Population and Development and
its preparatory process", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/112, para. 18,
draft decision II). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/324.
Report of the Preparatory Committee for the International Conference on
Population and Development on its second session and provisional agenda and
documentation for the third session of the Preparatory Committee
72. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Preparatory Committee for the International
Conference on Population and Development on its second session and provisional
agenda for its third session", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/112,
para. 18, draft decision III). For the final text, see Council decision
1993/325.
7. Human settlements
73. The Council considered the question of human settlements at its substantive
session (agenda item 15 (g)). It had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the Commission on Human Settlements on the work of its
fourteenth session (A/48/8); 7/
(b) Third report of the Commission on Human Settlements on the
implementation of the Global Strategy for Shelter to the Year 2000
(A/48/8/Add.1); 8/
(c) Note by the Secretary-General on the living conditions of the
Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territories (E/1993/64).
74. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 3rd, 5th, 6th and 14th meetings, on 13, 14 and 23 July 1993. The
report of the Committee (E/1993/112) was submitted to the Council.
Progress report on the implementation of General Assembly resolution 46/162
75. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Progress report on the implementation of General Assembly
resolution 46/162", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/112, para. 24, draft
decision I). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/309.
7/ For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly,
Forty-eighth Session, Supplement No. 8 (A/48/8).
8/ For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly,
Forty-eighth Session, Supplement No. 8, addendum (A/48/8/Add.1).
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Documents considered by the Economic and Social Council in connection with the
question of human settlements
76. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Documents considered by the Economic and Social Council in
connection with the question of human settlements", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/112, para. 24, draft decision II). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/310.
8. Environment
77. The Council considered the question of environment at its substantive
session (agenda item 15 (h)). It had before it the report of the Governing
Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on its seventeenth session
(A/48/25). 9/
78. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 3rd, 5th, 6th and 14th meetings, on 13, 14 and 23 July 1993. The
report of the Committee (E/1993/112) was submitted to the Council.
Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme
79. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations
Environment Programme on its seventeenth session", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/112, para. 29). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/311.
9. Desertification and drought
80. The Council considered the question of desertification and drought at its
substantive session (agenda item 15 (i)). It had before it the following
documents:
(a) Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Plan of
Action to Combat Desertification and of the medium-term recovery and
rehabilitation programme in the Sudano-Sahelian region (A/48/216-E/1993/92);
(b) Report of the Secretary-General on combating aridity, soil erosion,
salinity, waterlogging, desertification and the effects of drought in South Asia
(E/1993/55 and Corr.1).
81. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 5th, 6th and 14th meetings, on 14 and 23 July 1993. The report of the
Committee (E/1993/112) was submitted to the Council.
Reports considered by the Economic and Social Council in connection with the
question of desertification and drought
82. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Reports considered by the Economic and Social Council in
connection with the question of desertification and drought", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/112, para. 34). For the final text, see Council decision
1993/312.
9/ For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly,
Forty-eighth Session, Supplement No. 25 (A/48/25).
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10. Transport of dangerous goods
83. The Council considered the question of the transport of dangerous goods at
its substantive session (agenda item 15 (j)). It had before it the report of
the Secretary-General on the work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport
of Dangerous Goods (E/1993/57).
84. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 7th, 8th and 14th meetings, on 15 and 23 July 1993. The report of the
Committee (E/1993/111) was submitted to the Council.
Work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
85. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/111, para. 27). For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/50.
86. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of Argentina
made a statement (see E/1993/SR.45).
11. Effective mobilization and integration of women in development
87. The Council considered the question of the effective mobilization and
integration of women in development at its substantive session (agenda
item 15 (k)). It had before it the following documents:
(a) Preliminary version of the 1994 World Survey on the Role of Women in
Development (A/48/70-E/1993/16);
(b) Report of the Commission on the Status of Women on its thirty-seventh
session (E/1993/27 and Corr.1); 10/
(c) Note by the Secretary-General on the effective mobilization and
integration of women in development (E/1993/75).
88. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 9th and 14th meetings, on 16 and 23 July 1993. The report of the
Committee (E/1993/113) was submitted to the Council.
Documents considered by the Economic and Social Council in connection with the
question of the effective mobilization and integration of women in development
89. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Documents considered by the Economic and Social Council in
connection with the question of the effective mobilization and integration of
women in development", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/113, para. 7). For
the final text, see Council decision 1993/308.
10/ For the final text, see Official Records of the Economic and Social
Council, 1993, Supplement No. 7 (E/1993/27).
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12. Economic and technical cooperation among developing countries
90. The Council considered the question of economic and technical cooperation
among developing countries at its substantive session (agenda item 15 (l)). It
had before it the report of the High-level Committee on the Review of Technical
Cooperation among Developing Countries (DP/1993/L.9). 11/
91. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 7th, 8th and 14th meetings, on 15 and 23 July 1993. The report of the
Committee (E/1993/111) was submitted to the Council.
Report of the High-level Committee on the Review of Technical Cooperation among
Developing Countries
92. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the High-level Committee on the Review of Technical
Cooperation among Developing Countries", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/111, para. 29). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/307.
13. Prevention and control of acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS)
93. The Council considered the question of prevention and control of acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) at its substantive session (agenda
item 15 (m)). It had before it the note by the Secretary-General on the
prevention and control of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
(A/48/159-E/1993/59).
94. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 9th, 13th and 15th meetings, on 16, 22 and 26 July 1993. The report
of the Committee (E/1993/113) was submitted to the Council.
Coordination of United Nations activities related to HIV/AIDS
95. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Coordination of United Nations activities related to
HIV/AIDS", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/113, para. 14). For the final
text, see Council resolution 1993/51.
96. After the draft resolution was adopted, statements were made by the
representatives of France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland and the Russian Federation (see E/1993/SR.45).
C. PERMANENT SOVEREIGNTY OVER NATIONAL RESOURCES IN THE OCCUPIED
PALESTINIAN AND OTHER ARAB TERRITORIES
97. The Council considered the question of permanent sovereignty over national
resources in the occupied Palestinian and other Arab territories at its
substantive session (agenda item 16). It had before it the report of the
Secretary-General on the economic and social consequences of the establishment
of settlements by Israel in the Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem,
occupied since 1967, and the Syrian Golan (A/48/188-E/1993/78).
11/ For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly,
Forty-eighth Session, Supplement No. 39 (A/48/39).
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98. The Council allocated the item to the Economic Committee, which considered
it at its 10th, 12th and 15th meetings, on 16, 21 and 26 July 1993. The report
of the Committee (E/1993/114) was submitted to the Council.
Economic and social repercussions of the Israeli settlements on the Palestinian
people in the Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem, occupied since 1967,
and on the Arab population of the occupied Syrian Golan
99. At the 45th plenary meeting, on 29 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Economic and social repercussions of the Israeli
settlements on the Palestinian people in the Palestinian territory, including
Jerusalem, occupied since 1967, and on the Arab population of the occupied
Syrian Golan", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/114, para. 9), by a
roll-call vote of 41 to 1, with 3 abstentions. For the final text, see Council
resolution 1993/52. The result of the voting was as follows: 12/
In favour: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus,
Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile,
China, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Guinea,
India, Italy, Kuwait, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco,
Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Korea,
Romania, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic,
Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland.
Against: United States of America.
Abstaining: Japan, Poland, Russian Federation.
100. Before the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the United
States of America made a statement; after it was adopted, statements were made
by the representatives of the Russian Federation, Belgium (on behalf of the
States Members of the United Nations that are members of the European Economic
Community), Japan, Poland, the Syrian Arab Republic and Australia (see
E/1993/SR.45).
D. RESERVATIONS
101. Before the Council took action on the reports of the Economic Committee,
the delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
expressed reservations, which are set out below.
The delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland wishes to take the opportunity to explain that it has noted with
interest the number of resolutions submitted by the Economic Committee
which have programme budget implications for the biennium, 1994-1995.
Unfortunately, many of the statements on the financial implications do
not give an estimate of the likely costs which will have to be funded
within that biennium. This makes the Council’s task more difficult, as it
is approving texts which have unknown budgetary implications for the
future.
12/ The delegations of Austria and Spain subsequently indicated that, had
they been present during the voting, they would have voted in favour of the
draft resolution.
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As such, the delegation of the United Kingdom will have to reserve its
position on all resolutions having programme budget implications for the
biennium 1994-1995 until consideration of this matter at the forty-eighth
session of the General Assembly. In addition, the delegation of the United
Kingdom will make specific statements on some of these resolutions.
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Chapter VII
QUESTIONS CONSIDERED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE
A. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAMME OF ACTION FOR THE SECOND
DECADE TO COMBAT RACISM AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
1. The Council considered the question of the implementation of the Programme
of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination at
its substantive session (agenda item 17). It had before it the report of the
Secretary-General on the implementation of the Programme of Action for the
Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (E/1993/71).
2. The Council allocated the item to the Social Committee, which considered it
at its 1st to 3rd, 6th and 9th meetings, on 7 to 9, 12 and l4 July 1993. The
report of the Committee (E/1993/104) was submitted to the Council.
Third decade to combat racism and racial discrimination
3. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Third decade to combat racism and racial discrimination",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/104, para. 10). For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/8.
4. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the United
States of America made a statement (see E/1993/SR.43).
B. HUMAN RIGHTS QUESTIONS
5. The Council considered human rights questions at its substantive session
(agenda item 18). It had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on its
seventh session (E/1993/22); 1/
(b) Report of the Commission on Human Rights on its forty-ninth session
(E/1993/23 and Corr.2 and 4); 2/
(c) Report of the Secretary-General on the suppression of the traffic in
persons and of the exploitation of the prostitution of others (E/1993/61 and
Add.1);
(d) Note by the Secretary-General on allegations regarding infringements
of trade union rights in South Africa (E/1993/95);
(e) Extract from the report of the Committee on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights on its eighth session (E/1993/L.23 and Add.1);
(f) Administrative and programme budget implications of resolutions and
decisions adopted by the Commission on Human Rights at its forty-ninth session
(E/1993/L.29 and 41);
1/ Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 1993, Supplement
No. 2 (E/1993/22).
2/ Ibid., Supplement No. 3 and corrigenda (E/1993/23 and Corr.2 and 4).
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(g) Statement submitted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, a
non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and
Social Council, category I (E/1993/NGO/9).
6. The Council allocated the item to the Social Committee, which considered it
at its 11th to 18th meetings, from 15 to 22 July 1993. The report of the
Committee (E/1993/108) was submitted to the Council.
Human rights and extreme poverty
7. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Human rights and extreme poverty", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 98, draft resolution I). For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/44.
Monitoring the transition to democracy in South Africa
8. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Monitoring the transition to democracy in South Africa",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 98, draft resolution II). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/45.
Question of a draft optional protocol to the Convention against Torture and
Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
9. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Question of a draft optional protocol to the Convention
against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 98, draft resolution III). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/46.
Question of a draft declaration on the right and responsibility of individuals,
groups and organs of society to promote and protect universally recognized human
rights and fundamental freedoms
10. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Question of a draft declaration on the right and
responsibility of individuals, groups and organs of society to promote and
protect universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 98, draft resolution IV). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/47.
Suppression of the traffic in persons
11. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Suppression of the traffic in persons", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 98, draft resolution V). For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/48.
Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories,
including Palestine
12. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied
Arab territories, including Palestine", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision I). The Council adopted the draft
decision by a roll-call vote of 26 to 12, with 8 abstentions. For the final
text, see Council decision 1993/253. The voting was as follows:
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In favour: Bahamas, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Chile,
China, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, India, Kuwait, Madagascar,
Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines,
Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Trinidad
and Tobago, Turkey.
Against: Australia, Belarus, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Norway,
Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America.
Abstaining: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Republic of Korea,
Spain, Ukraine.
13. After the draft decision was adopted, statements were made by the
representatives of Belgium (on behalf of the States Members of the United
Nations that are members of the European Economic Community) and Canada (see
E/1993/SR.44).
Situation of human rights in Cambodia
14. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in Cambodia", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision II). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/254.
15. After the draft decision was adopted, the representative of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland made a statement (see
E/1993/SR.44).
Situation of human rights in the territory of the former Yugoslavia
16. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in the territory of the former
Yugoslavia", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft
decision III). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/255.
Rape and abuse of women in the territory of the former Yugoslavia
17. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Rape and abuse of women in the territory of the former
Yugoslavia", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft
decision IV). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/256.
Situation of human rights in South Africa
18. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in South Africa", recommended by
the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision V). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/257.
Measures to combat contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination,
xenophobia and related intolerance
19. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Measures to combat contemporary forms of racism, racial
discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision VI). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/258.
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Respect for the right of everyone to own property alone as well as in
association with others
20. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Respect for the right of everyone to own property alone as
well as in association with others", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108,
para. 99, draft decision VII). For the final text, see Council decision
1993/259.
Right to development
21. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "The right to development", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision VIII). The Council adopted the draft
decision by a roll-call vote of 44 to 1, with 4 abstentions. For the final
text, see Council decision 1993/260. The voting was as follows:
In favour: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh,
Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Chile,
China, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Guinea, India, Italy,
Kuwait, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria,
Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Korea, Romania,
Russian Federation, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland,
Syrian Arab Republic, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey,
Ukraine, Zaire.
Against: United States of America.
Abstaining: Canada, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland.
22. After the draft decision was adopted, statements were made by the
representatives of Austria, Canada, the United States of America, the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Japan (see E/1993/SR.44).
Report of the Working Group on Contemporary Forms of Slavery of the
Subcommission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities
23. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council was informed that no
action was required on the draft decision entitled "Report of the Working Group
on Contemporary Forms of Slavery of the Subcommission on Prevention of
Discrimination and Protection of Minorities".
Work of the Subcommission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of
Minorities
24. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Work of the Subcommission on Prevention of Discrimination and
Protection of Minorities", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99,
draft decision IX). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/261.
Report of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Subcommission on
Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities
25. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the
Subcommission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision X). For the
final text, see Council decision 1993/262.
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Human rights and forensic science
26. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Human rights and forensic science", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XI). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/263.
Question of arbitrary detention
27. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Question of arbitrary detention", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XII). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/264.
Question of human rights and states of emergency
28. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Question of human rights and states of emergency",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XIII). For
the final text, see Council decision 1993/265.
Question of the impunity of perpetrators of violations of human rights
29. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Question of the impunity of perpetrators of violations of
human rights", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft
decision XIV). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/266.
Independence and impartiality of the judiciary, jurors and assessors and the
independence of lawyers
30. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Independence and impartiality of the judiciary, jurors and
assessors and the independence of lawyers", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XV). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/267.
Right to freedom of opinion and expression
31. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Right to freedom of opinion and expression", recommended by
the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XVI). For the final text,
see Council decision 1993/268.
Protection of human rights in the context of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
32. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Protection of human rights in the context of human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XVII). For
the final text, see Council decision 1993/269.
National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights
33. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "National institutions for the promotion and protection of
human rights", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft
decision XVIII). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/270.
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Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights in the
Asian and Pacific region
34. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of
human rights in the Asian and Pacific region", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XIX). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/271.
Situation of human rights in the Sudan
35. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in the Sudan", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XX). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/272.
36. After the draft decision was adopted, statements were made by the
representatives of China, Malaysia and Cuba (see E/1993/SR.44).
Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
37. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXI). The
Council adopted the draft decision by a roll-call vote of 26 to 5 with 13
abstentions. For the final text, see Council decision 1993/273. The voting was
as follows:
In favour: Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Benin,
Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany,
Guinea, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Russian
Federation, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Trinidad and Tobago,
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United
States of America.
Against: Bangladesh, China, Cuba, Malaysia, Syrian Arab Republic.
Abstaining: Angola, Bhutan, Colombia, India, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria,
Philippines, Poland, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, Turkey,
Ukraine.
Situation of human rights in Cuba
38. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in Cuba", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXII). The Council adopted the
draft decision by a roll-call vote of 24 to 3, with 19 abstentions. For the
final text, see Council decision 1993/274. The voting was as follows:
In favour: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium,
Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kuwait,
Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian
Federation, Spain, Swaziland, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America.
Against: China, Cuba, Syrian Arab Republic.
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Abstaining: Bahamas, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, Guinea,
India, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru,
Philippines, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago,
Ukraine.
Situation of human rights in Afghanistan
39. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in Afghanistan", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXIII). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/275.
Situation of human rights in Haiti
40. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in Haiti", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXIV). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/276.
Situation of human rights in Equatorial Guinea
41. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in Equatorial Guinea", recommended
by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXV). For the final
text, see Council decision 1993/277.
Situation of human rights in Myanmar
42. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in Myanmar", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXVI). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/278.
Situation of human rights in Iraq
43. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Situation of human rights in Iraq", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXVII). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/279.
44. Before the draft decision was adopted, the observer for Iraq made a
statement; after it was adopted, statements were made by the representatives of
the Syrian Arab Republic and India (see E/1993/SR.44)
Application of international standards concerning the human rights of detained
juveniles
45. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Application of international standards concerning the human
rights of detained juveniles", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108,
para. 99, draft decision XXVIII). For the final text, see Council decision
1993/280.
Assistance to Georgia in the field of human rights
46. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Assistance to Georgia in the field of human rights",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXIX). For
the final text, see Council decision 1993/281.
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Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights
47. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXX). For
the final text, see Council decision 1993/282.
Advisory services and the Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field
of Human Rights
48. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Advisory services and the Voluntary Fund for Technical
Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXXI). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/283.
Human rights in El Salvador
49. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Human rights in El Salvador", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXXIII). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/284.
50. Before the draft decision was adopted, the observer for El Salvador made a
statement (see E/1993/SR.44).
Internally displaced persons
51. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Internally displaced persons", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXXIV). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/285.
Procedure for special sessions of the Commission on Human Rights
52. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Procedure for special sessions of the Commission on Human
Rights", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft
decision XXXV). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/286.
Promoting the realization of the right to adequate housing
53. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Promoting the realization of the right to adequate housing",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXXVI). For
the final text, see Council decision 1993/287.
Human rights dimensions of population transfer, including the implantation of
settlers and settlements
54. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Human rights dimensions of population transfer, including the
implantation of settlers and settlements", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXXVII). The Council adopted the draft
decision by a roll-call vote of 48 to 1. For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/288. The voting was as follows:
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In favour: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh,
Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Canada,
Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany,
Guinea, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Madagascar, Malaysia,
Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland,
Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain,
Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo,
Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland, Zaire.
Against: United States of America.
Abstaining: None.
55. After the draft decision was adopted, the representative of the Philippines
made a statement (see E/1993/SR.44).
Study on treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States
and indigenous populations
56. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Study on treaties, agreements and other constructive
arrangements between States and indigenous populations", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXXVIII). For the final text,
see Council decision 1993/289.
Right to a fair trial
57. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Right to a fair trial", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXXIX). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/290.
Right to restitution, compensation and rehabilitation for victims of gross
violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms
58. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "The right to restitution, compensation and rehabilitation for
victims of gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XL). For the
final text, see Council decision 1993/291.
Human rights and the environment
59. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Human rights and the environment", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XLI). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/292.
Organization of the work of the fiftieth session of the Commission on Human
Rights
60. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Organization of the work of the fiftieth session of the
Commission on Human Rights", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99,
draft decision XLII). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/293.
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Technical assistance to Panama in implementing the International Covenant on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
61. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Technical assistance to Panama in implementing the
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights", recommended by
the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XLIII). For the final text,
see Council decision 1993/294.
62. Before the draft decision was adopted, the observer for Panama made a
statement (see E/1993/SR.44).
Technical assistance to the Dominican Republic in implementing the International
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
63. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Technical assistance to the Dominican Republic in
implementing the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural
Rights", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft
decision XLIV). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/295.
Extraordinary additional session of the Committee on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights
64. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Extraordinary additional session of the Committee on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108,
para. 99, draft decision XLV). For the final text, see Council decision
1993/296.
Payment of honoraria to members of the Committee on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights
65. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Payment of honoraria to members of the Committee on Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99,
draft decision XLVI). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/297.
Resources to enable the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to
involve experts in its general discussion
66. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Resources to enable the Committee on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights to involve experts in its general discussion", recommended by
the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XLVII). For the final text,
see Council decision 1993/298.
Documents considered by the Economic and Social Council in connection with the
question of human rights
67. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Documents considered by the Economic and Social Council in
connection with the question of human rights", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XLVIII). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/299.
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Report of the Commission on Human Rights on its forty-ninth session and
provisional agenda and documentation for the fiftieth session of the Commission
68. At the 44th plenary meeting, on 28 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Commission on Human Rights on its forty-ninth
session and provisional agenda and documentation for the fiftieth session of the
Commission", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft
decision XLIX). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/300.
69. Before the draft decision was adopted, the representative of Belgium, on
behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the
European Economic Community, made a statement (see E/1993/SR.44).
Postponement of a decision on assistance to Guatemala in the field of human
rights
70. At the 46th plenary meeting, on 30 July, the Council considered the draft
decision entitled "Assistance to Guatemala in the field of human rights",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/108, para. 99, draft decision XXXII).
71. At the same meeting, the representative of Colombia (on behalf of the
States Members of the United Nations that are members of the Group of 77 and
China) proposed that the Council postpone consideration of the draft decision
until its resumed session, in September 1993.
72. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of the
United States of America, Cuba, the Russian Federation, Benin, the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, France, Mexico and Brazil. The
Under-Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development made
a statement.
73. At the same meeting, the Council voted on the motion to postpone
consideration of the decision. The motion was carried by a roll-call vote of
17 to 11, with 18 abstentions. See Council decision 1993/335. The voting was
as follows:
In favour: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India,
Mexico, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Russian Federation, Spain,
Suriname, Swaziland, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of
America.
Against: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany,
Italy, Japan, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland.
Abstaining: Angola, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, China, Guinea, Kuwait,
Madagascar, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Poland, Republic of
Korea, Romania, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo,
Ukraine.
74. After the motion was carried, statements were made by the representatives
of Norway, the United States of America and Colombia (on behalf of the States
Members of the United Nations that are members of the Group of 77 and China and
the Latin American and Caribbean States) (see E/1993/SR.46).
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C. ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN
75. The Council considered the question of the advancement of women at its
substantive session (agenda item 19). It had before it the following documents:
(a) Report of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against
Women on its twelfth session (A/48/38); 3/
(b) Report of the Secretary-General on the improvement of the situation of
women in rural areas (A/48/187-E/1993/76);
(c) Report of the Commission on the Status of Women on its thirty-seventh
session (E/1993/27 and Corr.1); 4/
(d) Note by the Secretariat on the proposed system-wide medium-term plan
for the advancement of women for the period 1996-2001 (E/1993/43);
(e) Report of the Board of Trustees of the International Research and
Training Institute for the Advancement of Women on its thirteenth session
(E/1993/44);
(f) Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the systemwide
medium-term plan for women and development (E/1993/51);
(g) Note by the Secretary-General on the Task Force on the International
Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women and the United
Nations Development Fund for Women (E/1993/82).
76. The Council allocated the item to the Social Committee, which considered it
at its 1st to 9th meetings, from 7 to 14 July 1993. The report of the Committee
(E/1993/105) was submitted to the Council.
Improvement of the status of women in the Secretariat
77. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Improvement of the status of women in the Secretariat",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/105, para. 39, draft resolution I). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/9.
Draft declaration on the elimination of violence against women
78. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Draft declaration on the elimination of violence against
women", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/105, para. 39, draft
resolution II). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/10.
Communications on the status of women
79. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Communications on the status of women", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/105, para. 39, draft resolution III). For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/11.
3/ For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly,
Forty-eighth Session, Supplement No. 38 (A/48/38).
4/ For the final text, see Official Records of the Economic and Social
Council, 1993, Supplement No. 7 (E/1993/27).
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Women, environment and development
80. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Women, environment and development", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/105, para. 39, draft resolution IV). For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/12.
Women and children under apartheid
81. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Women and children under apartheid", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/105, para. 39, draft resolution V). For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/13.
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
82. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/105,
para. 39, draft resolution VI). For the final text, see Council resolution
1993/14.
Situation of and assistance to Palestinian women
83. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Situation of and assistance to Palestinian women",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/105, para. 39, draft resolution VII). The
Council adopted the draft resolution by a roll-call vote of 32 to 1, with
11 abstentions. For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/15. The voting
was as follows: 5/
In favour: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus,
Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba,
Guinea, India, Kuwait, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco,
Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian
Federation, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo,
Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine.
Against: United States of America.
Abstaining: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,
Norway, Poland, Romania, United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland.
84. After the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of the United
States of America made a statement (see E/1993/SR.43).
System-wide medium-term plan for the advancement of women
85. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "System-wide medium-term plan for the advancement of women",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/105, para. 39, draft resolution VIII). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/16.
5/ The delegation of Turkey subsequently indicated that, had it been
present during the voting, it would have voted in favour of the draft
resolution.
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International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
86. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "International Research and Training Institute for the
Advancement of Women", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/105, para. 39, draft
resolution IX). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/17.
87. Before the draft resolution was adopted, the representative of China made a
statement (see E/1993/SR.43).
Report of the Commission on the Status of Women on its thirty-seventh session
and provisional agenda and documentation for the thirty-eighth session of the
Commission
88. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Commission on the Status of Women on its
thirty-seventh session and provisional agenda and documentation for the thirtyeighth
session of the Commission", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/105,
para. 40, draft decision I). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/233.
Inter-sessional working group of the Commission on the Status of Women on the
Platform for Action of the Fourth World Conference on Women: Action for
Equality, Development and Peace
89. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Inter-sessional working group of the Commission on the Status
of Women on the Platform for Action of the Fourth World Conference on Women:
Action for Equality, Development and Peace", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/105, para. 40, draft decision II). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/234.
The International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
and the United Nations Development Fund for Women
90. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "The International Research and Training Institute for the
Advancement of Women and the United Nations Development Fund for Women",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/105, para. 40, draft decision III). For
the final text, see Council decision 1993/235.
Reports considered by the Economic and Social Council in connection with the
question of the advancement of women
91. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council, on the proposal of
the President, took note of the reports of the Secretary-General on the
improvement of the situation of women in rural areas (A/48/187-E/1993/76) and on
the implementation of the system-wide medium-term plan for women and development
(E/1993/51). See Council decision 1993/236.
D. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Social development
2. Crime prevention and criminal justice
92. The Council considered the question of social development at its
substantive session (agenda item 20). It had before it the following documents:
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(a) Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Guiding
Principles for Developmental Social Welfare Policies and Programmes in the Near
Future (A/48/56-E/1993/6);
(b) Report of the Secretary-General on progress achieved and obstacles
encountered in implementing the social development goals and objectives of the
International Development Strategy for the Fourth United Nations Development
Decade (E/1993/5);
(c) Report of the Secretary-General on progress made in the implementation
of Economic and Social Council resolution 1992/22 (E/1993/10);
(d) Report of the Commission for Social Development on its thirty-third
session (E/1993/24); 6/
(e) Report of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice on
its second session (E/1993/32); 7/
(f) Report on the World Social Situation, 1993 (E/1993/50/Rev.1); 8/
(g) Note verbale dated 6 July 1993 from the Permanent Mission of the
Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations and other international
organizations at Vienna addressed to the Director-General of the United Nations
Office at Vienna (E/1993/103);
(h) Statement submitted by the International Federation of Associations of
the Elderly (FIAPA), a non-governmental organization in consultative status with
the Economic and Social Council, category I (E/1993/NGO/5).
93. The Council allocated the item to the Social Committee, which considered it
at its 4th to 10th and 18th meetings, from 9 to 14 and on 22 July 1993. The
report of the Committee (E/1993/106 and Add.1) was submitted to the Council.
International Day of Disabled Persons
94. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "International Day of Disabled Persons", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft resolution I). For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/18.
Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with
Disabilities
95. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for
Persons with Disabilities", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53,
draft resolution II). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/19.
6/ Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 1993, Supplement
No. 4 (E/1993/24).
7/ For the final text, see Official Records of the Economic and Social
Council, 1993, Supplement No. 12 (E/1993/32).
8/ United Nations publication, Sales No. E.93.IV.2.
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Development of a plan of action to implement the long-term strategy to further
the implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons
96. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Development of a plan of action to implement the long-term
strategy to further the implementation of the World Programme of Action
concerning Disabled Persons", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106,
para. 53, draft resolution III). For the final text, see Council resolution
1993/20.
Positive and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of
society and the leadership role of the United Nations therein
97. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Positive and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in
all aspects of society and the leadership role of the United Nations therein",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft resolution IV). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/21.
Implementation of the International Plan of Action on Ageing
98. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Implementation of the International Plan of Action on
Ageing", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft
resolution V). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/22.
International Year of the Family
99. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "International Year of the Family", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft resolution VI). For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/23.
Tenth anniversary of International Youth Year and draft world programme of
action for youth towards the year 2000 and beyond
100. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Tenth anniversary of International Youth Year and draft
world programme of action for youth towards the year 2000 and beyond",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft resolution VII). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/24.
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
101. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "United Nations Research Institute for Social Development",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft resolution VIII). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/25.
Violence against women in all its forms
102. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Violence against women in all its forms", recommended by
the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft resolution IX). For the final text,
see Council resolution 1993/26.
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Proposed guidelines for the prevention of urban crime
103. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Proposed guidelines for the prevention of urban crime",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft resolution X). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/27.
The role of criminal law in the protection of the environment
104. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "The role of criminal law in the protection of the
environment", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft
resolution XI) For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/28.
World Ministerial Conference on Organized Transnational Crime
105. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "World Ministerial Conference on Organized Transnational
Crime", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft
resolution XII). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/29.
Control of the proceeds of crime
106. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Control of the proceeds of crime", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53, draft resolution XIII). For the final text,
see Council resolution 1993/30.
Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme
107. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and
criminal justice programme", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 53,
draft resolution XIV). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/31.
Preparations for the Ninth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime
and the Treatment of Offenders
108. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Preparations for the Ninth United Nations Congress on the
Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders", recommended by the Council
(E/1993/106, para. 53, draft resolution XV). For the final text, see Council
resolution 1993/32.
United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment
of Offenders
109. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of
Crime and the Treatment of Offenders", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106,
para. 53, draft resolution XVI). For the final text, see Council
resolution 1993/33.
Implementation of General Assembly resolutions 46/152 and 47/91 and Economic and
Social Council resolution 1992/22, concerning crime prevention and criminal
justice
110. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Implementation of General Assembly resolutions 46/152 and
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47/91 and Economic and Social Council resolution 1992/22, concerning crime
prevention and criminal justice", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/106/Add.1, para. 9, draft resolution VII). For the final text, see
Council resolution 1993/34.
111. After the draft resolution was adopted, statements were made by the
representatives of China, France, Cuba, the Syrian Arab Republic and the Russian
Federation (see E/1993/SR.43).
Report of the Commission for Social Development on its thirty-third session and
provisional agenda and documentation for the thirty-fourth session of the
Commission
112. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Commission for Social Development on its
thirty-third session and provisional agenda and documentation for the thirtyfourth
session of the Commission", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106,
para. 54, draft decision I). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/237.
International Year of Older Persons
113. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "International Year of Older Persons", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/106, para. 54, draft decision II). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/238.
Contribution of comprehensive national social policies to societal management
and to the solving of economic, environmental, demographic, cultural and
political problems
114. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Contribution of comprehensive national social policies to
societal management and to the solving of economic, environmental, demographic,
cultural and political problems", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106,
para. 54, draft decision III). For the final text, see Council decision
1993/239.
Confirmation of members of the Board of the United Nations Research Institute
for Social Development
115. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Confirmation of members of the Board of the United Nations
Research Institute for Social Development", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/106, para. 54, draft decision IV). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/240.
Reappointment of two members of the Board of Trustees of the United Nations
Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
116. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Reappointment of two members of the Board of Trustees of the
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute", recommended
by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 54, draft decision V). For the final text,
see Council decision 1993/241.
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Organization of future sessions of the Commission on Crime Prevention and
Criminal Justice
117. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Organization of future sessions of the Commission on Crime
Prevention and Criminal Justice", recommended by the Council (E/1993/106,
para. 54, draft decision VI). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/242.
Report of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice on its second
session and provisional agenda and documentation for the third session of the
Commission
118. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal
Justice on its second session and provisional agenda and documentation for the
third session of the Commission", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106,
para. 54, draft decision VII). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/243.
Reports considered by the Economic and Social Council in connection with the
question of social development
119. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Reports considered by the Economic and Social Council in
connection with the question of social development", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/106/Add.1, para. 10). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/244.
E. NARCOTIC DRUGS
120. The Council considered the question of narcotic drugs at its substantive
session (agenda item 21). It had before it the following documents:
(a) Note by the Secretary-General on the update of the United Nations
System-wide Action Plan on Drug Abuse Control (A/48/78-E/1993/70);
(b) Report of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs on its thirty-sixth session
(E/1993/29); 9/
(c) Summary of the report of the International Narcotics Control Board for
1992 (E/1993/45);
(d) Note by the Secretary-General transmitting the note by the Executive
Director of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme on
administrative arrangements to ensure the full technical independence of the
International Narcotics Control Board (E/1993/94).
121. The Council allocated the item to the Social Committee, which considered it
at its 7th to 13th meetings, on 13 to 19 July 1993. The report of the Committee
(E/1993/107) was submitted to the Council.
9/ For the final text, see Official Records of the Economic and Social
Council, Supplement No. 9 (E/1993/29).
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Demand reduction as part of balanced national strategic plans to combat drug
abuse
122. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Demand reduction as part of balanced national strategic
plans to combat drug abuse", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/107, para. 31,
draft resolution I). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/35.
Frequency of and arrangements for meetings of Heads of National Drug Law
Enforcement Agencies, Europe
123. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Frequency of and arrangements for meetings of Heads of
National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Europe", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/107, para. 31, draft resolution II). For the final text, see Council
resolution 1993/36.
Demand for and supply of opiates for medical and scientific needs
124. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Demand for and supply of opiates for medical and scientific
needs", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/106, para. 31, draft
resolution III). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/37.
Measures to prevent substances listed in Schedules III and IV of the Convention
on Psychotropic Substances of 1971 from being diverted from international trade
into illicit channels
125. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Measures to prevent substances listed in Schedules III and
IV of the Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971 from being diverted from
international trade into illicit channels", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/107, para. 31, draft resolution IV). For the final text, see Council
resolution 1993/38.
Control of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
126. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Control of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/107, para. 31, draft resolution V). For
the final text, see Council resolution 1993/39.
Implementation of measures to prevent the diversion of precursor and essential
chemicals to illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
127. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Implementation of measures to prevent the diversion of
precursor and essential chemicals to illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and
psychotropic substances", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/107, para. 31,
draft resolution VI). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/40.
Promoting the use of memoranda of understanding to facilitate cooperation
between customs authorities and other competent administrations and the
international trading community, including commercial carriers
128. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Promoting the use of memoranda of understanding to
facilitate cooperation between customs authorities and other competent
administrations and the international trading community, including commercial
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carriers", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/107, para. 31, draft
resolution VII). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/41.
Measures to assist in the implementation of the United Nations Convention
against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988
129. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Measures to assist in the implementation of the United
Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances of 1988", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/107, para. 31, draft
resolution VIII). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/42.
Implementation of the United Nations System-Wide Action Plan on Drug Abuse
Control
130. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
resolution entitled "Implementation of the United Nations System-Wide Action
Plan on Drug Abuse Control", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/107, para. 31,
draft resolution IX). For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/43.
Provisional agenda and documentation for the thirty-seventh session of the
Commission on Narcotic Drugs
131. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Provisional agenda and documentation for the thirty-seventh
session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/107, para. 32, draft decision I). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/245.
Membership of the Subcommission on Illicit Drug Traffic and Related Matters in
the Near and Middle East
132. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Membership of the Subcommission on Illicit Drug Traffic and
Related Matters in the Near and Middle East", recommended by the Committee
(E/1993/107, para. 32, draft decision II). For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/246.
Venue of the Sixth Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies,
Latin America and the Caribbean
133. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Venue of the Sixth Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law
Enforcement Agencies, Latin America and the Caribbean", recommended by the
Committee (E/1993/107, para. 32, draft decision III). For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/247.
134. Before the draft decision was adopted, the representatives of Chile (on
behalf of the Latin American and Caribbean States) and Cuba and the observer for
the Dominican Republic made statements (see E/1993/SR.43).
Reconvened session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
135. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Reconvened session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/107, para. 32, draft decision IV). For the
final text, see Council decision 1993/248.
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136. After the draft decision was adopted, the representative of the United
States of America made a statement (see E/1993/SR.43).
Report of the International Narcotics Control Board
137. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the International Narcotics Control Board",
recommended by the Committee (E/1993/107, para. 32, draft decision V). For the
final text, see Council decision 1993/249.
Report of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
138. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Report of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs", recommended by
the Committee (E/1993/107, para. 32, draft decision VI). For the final text,
see Council decision 1993/250.
Update of the United Nations System-Wide Action Plan on Drug Abuse Control
139. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council adopted the draft
decision entitled "Update of the United Nations System-Wide Action Plan on Drug
Abuse Control", recommended by the Committee (E/1993/107, para. 32, draft
decision VII). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/251.
Documents considered by the Economic and Social Council in connection with the
question of narcotic drugs
140. At the 43rd plenary meeting, on 27 July, the Council, on the proposal of
the President, took note of the summary of the report of the International
Narcotics Control Board for 1992 (E/1993/45), and the note by the Executive
Director of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme on
administrative arrangements to ensure the full technical independence of the
International Narcotics Control Board (E/1993/94, annex). See Council
decision 1993/252.
F. RESERVATIONS
141. Before the Council took action on the reports of the Social Committee, the
delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland expressed
reservations, which are set out below.
The delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland wish to take the opportunity to explain that it has noted with
interest the number of resolutions submitted by the Social Committee which
have programme budget implications for the biennium 1994-1995.
Unfortunately, many of the statements on the financial implications do
not give an estimate of the likely costs which will have to be funded
within that biennium. This makes the Council’s task more difficult, as it
is approving texts which have unknown budgetary implications for the
future.
As such, the delegation of the United Kingdom will have to reserve its
position on all resolutions having programme budget implications for the
biennium 1994-1995 until consideration of this matter at the forty-eighth
session of the General Assembly. In addition, the delegation of the United
Kingdom will make specific statements on some of these resolutions.
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Chapter VIII
ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS TO SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED BODIES
OF THE COUNCIL, CONFIRMATION OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE
FUNCTIONAL COMMISSIONS AND NOMINATIONS
1. The Economic and Social Council considered the question of elections and
appointments to subsidiary and related bodies of the Council, confirmation of
representatives of the functional commissions and nominations at its
organizational and resumed organizational sessions for 1993 (item 6) and at its
substantive session of 1993 (item 22). It had before it the following
documents:
(a) Annotated provisional agenda for the organizational session for 1993
(E/1993/2 and Add.1);
(b) Note by the Secretary-General on the confirmation of representatives
on the functional commissions (E/1993/3 and Add.1);
(c) Note by the Secretariat concerning elections to fill the seats
occupied by the former Czechoslovakia on subsidiary bodies of the Council
(E/1993/9);
(d) Note by the Secretary-General on the election of members of the
Committee on Natural Resources (E/1993/17 and Add.1);
(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/1993/19 and Add.1);
(f) Note by the Secretary-General on the items for consideration at the
resumed organizational session for 1993 (E/1993/42);
(g) Note by the Secretary-General on the election of members of the
functional commissions of the Council (E/1993/L.1 and Add.1);
(h) Note by the Secretary-General on the election of 10 members of the
Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund (E/1993/L.2);
(i) Note by the Secretary-General on the election of 16 members of the
Commission on Transnational Corporations (E/1993/L.3);
(j) Note by the Secretary-General on the election of 18 members of the
Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of
Accounting and Reporting (E/1993/L.4);
(k) Note by the Secretary-General on the nomination of 20 members of the
Committee for Programme and Coordination (E/1993/L.5);
(l) Note by the Secretary-General on the nomination of 12 members of the
World Food Council (E/1993/L.6);
(m) Note by the Secretary-General on the election of 16 members of the
Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme (E/1993/L.7);
(n) Note by the Secretary-General on the election of 7 members of the
Committee on Food Aid Policies and Programmes (E/1993/L.8);
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(o) Note by the Secretary-General on the election of 53 members of the
Commission on Sustainable Development (E/1993/L.19).
2. The Council considered the item at the 2nd to 5th meetings, on 2, 12 and
16 February 1993, at the 6th to 11th meetings, on 6, 29 and 30 April and
26 May 1993, and at the 34th and 45th meetings, on 16 and 29 July 1993. An
account of the proceedings is contained in the relevant summary records
(E/1993/SR.2-5, 6-11, 34 and 45).
A. COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
COMMITTEE FOR PROGRAMME AND COORDINATION
3. At the 8th meeting, on 29 April, the Council nominated the following States
for election by the General Assembly at its forty-eighth session for a threeyear
term beginning on 1 January 1994 (see Council decision 1993/218):
(a) African States (four vacancies): CAMEROON, COMOROS, CONGO and
SENEGAL;
(b) Asian States (four vacancies): INDIA, INDONESIA, IRAN (ISLAMIC
REPUBLIC OF) and PAKISTAN;
(c) Eastern European States (three vacancies): BELARUS, BULGARIA, ROMANIA
and UKRAINE;
(d) Latin American and Caribbean States (four vacancies): ARGENTINA,
BRAZIL, CUBA and TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO;
(e) Western European and other States (five vacancies): CANADA, GERMANY,
NETHERLANDS, NORWAY and UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND.
COMMISSION ON HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
4. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council elected AZERBAIJAN, LESOTHO
and MADAGASCAR for a term beginning on the date of election and expiring on
31 December 1996 (see Council decision 1993/201).
COMMISSION ON TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS
5. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council elected MALAYSIA for a term
beginning on the date of election and expiring on 31 December 1995 (see Council
decision 1993/201).
6. At the 8th meeting, on 29 April, the Council elected the following States
for a three-year term beginning on 1 January 1994: BANGLADESH, BELGIUM,
BULGARIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA, ITALY, PANAMA,
PARAGUAY, VENEZUELA and ZAMBIA (see Council decision 1993/218).
INTERGOVERNMENTAL WORKING GROUP OF EXPERTS ON INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS OF ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING
7. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council elected LEBANON for a term
beginning on the date of election and expiring on 31 December 1993 (see Council
decision 1993/201).
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8. At the 8th meeting, on 29 April, the Council elected the following States
for a three-year term beginning on 1 January 1994: BRAZIL, CHINA, FRANCE,
GABON, GERMANY, KENYA, LEBANON, MEXICO, MOROCCO, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SENEGAL,
SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, THAILAND, TUNISIA and TURKEY (see Council decision
1993/218).
B. EXPERT BODIES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
9. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council elected the following
experts for a term beginning on the date of election: Guillermo Jorge Cano
(Argentina), Marek Hoffman (Poland), Sheik Ibrahim bin Sheik Ali (Malaysia),
Mohammad Nawaz Khan (Pakistan), Godfrey L. S. Leshange (United Republic of
Tanzania), Patrick Maselino (Zambia), Thomas P. Z. Mpofu (Zimbabwe),
Erastus Kabutu Mwongera (Kenya), Dossou Barthélémy Otchoun (Benin),
Luiz Fernando Soares de Assis (Brazil) and Natarayan Suryanarayanan (India) (see
Council decision 1993/201).
C. FUNCTIONAL COMMISSIONS
1. Election of States members
STATISTICAL COMMISSION
10. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council elected the CZECH REPUBLIC
for a term beginning on the date of election and expiring on 31 December 1995
(see Council decision 1993/201).
11. At the 7th meeting, on 29 April, the Council elected the following States
for a four-year term beginning on 1 January 1994: ARGENTINA, BOTSWANA, FRANCE,
GERMANY, KENYA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SPAIN and ZAMBIA (see Council decision
1993/218).
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
12. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council elected SLOVAKIA for a term
beginning on the date of election and expiring on 31 December 1995 (see Council
decision 1993/201).
13. At the 7th meeting, on 29 April, the Council elected the following States
for a four-year term beginning on 1 January 1994: BAHAMAS, COSTA RICA, CYPRUS,
ECUADOR, GUINEA, INDIA, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF), KENYA, LIBYAN ARAB
JAMAHIRIYA, MALAYSIA, NAMIBIA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA (see Council decision
1993/218).
14. At the 45th meeting, on 29 July, the Council elected TUNISIA for a fouryear
term beginning on 1 January 1994 (see Council decision 1993/230).
COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS
15. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council elected the CZECH REPUBLIC
for a term beginning on the date of election and expiring on 3 December 1995
(see Council decision 1993/201).
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16. At the 7th meeting, on 29 April, the Council elected the following States
for a four-year term beginning on 1 January 1994: AUSTRALIA, BAHAMAS, BELGIUM,
CHINA, COLOMBIA, CÔTE D’IVOIRE, FINLAND, GHANA, GUINEA, JAPAN, LEBANON, LIBERIA,
MEXICO, PARAGUAY, ROMANIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SPAIN, SRI LANKA, UKRAINE and
UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND (see Council decision
1993/218).
COMMISSION ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT
17. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council elected the following
States for a term beginning on the date of election: AZERBAIJAN, BURUNDI,
MALAYSIA, NIGER, TOGO, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA and VIET NAM (see Council
decision 1993/201).
18. At the 6th meeting, on 6 April, the Council elected the following States
for a term beginning on the date of election: CAPE VERDE, CONGO, DENMARK,
IRELAND, MALAWI, MALTA and NIGERIA (see Council decision 1993/218).
19. At the 8th meeting, on 29 April, the Council elected IRELAND for a term
beginning on the date of election (see Council decision 1993/218).
20. At the 34th meeting, on 16 July, the Council elected CANADA for a term
beginning on the date of election (see Council decision 1993/230).
COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
21. At the 4th and 5th meetings, on 16 February, the Council elected the
following States for a three-year term beginning on the date of election and
expiring on 31 December 1995: ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, BURKINA
FASO, CHILE, CHINA, GABON, GERMANY, ICELAND, INDONESIA, MALAWI, NAMIBIA,
NETHERLANDS, PAKISTAN, POLAND, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, TUNISIA,
TURKEY and URUGUAY; the following States for a two-year term beginning on the
date of election and expiring on 31 December 1994: ALGERIA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA,
BENIN, BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, CUBA, CZECH REPUBLIC, EGYPT, FRANCE, HUNGARY, NIGERIA,
NORWAY, PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, SRI LANKA and VANUATU; and the following States
for a one-year term beginning on the date of election and expiring on
31 December 1993: ANGOLA, BARBADOS, BELARUS, BULGARIA, CANADA, GUINEA, INDIA,
ITALY, JAPAN, MADAGASCAR, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, MOROCCO, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT
BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and VENEZUELA (see
Council decision 1993/201).
22. At the 8th meeting, on 29 April, the Council elected the following States
for a three-year term beginning on 1 January 1994: BARBADOS, BELARUS, BULGARIA,
CANADA, GUINEA, INDIA, ITALY, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, MOROCCO, UGANDA, UNITED
KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA,
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and VENEZUELA (see Council decision 1993/218).
POPULATION COMMISSION
23. At the 7th meeting, on 29 April, the Council elected the following States
for a four-year term beginning on 1 January 1994: CHINA, INDIA, JAMAICA,
MEXICO, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, TUNISIA, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND
NORTHERN IRELAND and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (see Council decision 1993/218).
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COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
24. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February 1993, the Council elected the CZECH
REPUBLIC for a term beginning on the date of election and expiring on
31 December 1993.
25. At the 7th meeting, on 29 April, the Council elected the following States
for a three-year term beginning on 1 January 1994: AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA,
CAMEROON, CHINA, CÔTE D’IVOIRE, ECUADOR, GERMANY, HUNGARY, INDONESIA, ITALY,
JAPAN, MALAWI, MAURITANIA, PERU and VENEZUELA (see Council decision 1993/218).
COMMISSION ON CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
26. At the 7th meeting, on 29 April, the Council elected the following States
for a three-year term beginning on 1 January 1994: AUSTRIA, BRAZIL, COLOMBIA,
CONGO, CUBA, FINLAND, GERMANY, HUNGARY, JAPAN, MALAWI, MALAYSIA, MOROCCO,
PAKISTAN, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SRI LANKA, SUDAN, TUNISIA, UGANDA, UNITED REPUBLIC
OF TANZANIA and ZAIRE (see Council decision 1993/218).
2. Confirmations
27. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council confirmed the nominations
by their Governments of the following representatives on functional commissions
of the Council (see Council decision 1993/201):
STATISTICAL COMMISSION
Ian CASTLES (Australia)
Eurico de ANDRADE NEVES BORBA (Brazil)
R. THAMARAJAKSHI (India)
Hiroyasu KUDO (Japan)
Miguel CERVERA FLORES (Mexico)
William McLENNAN (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
POPULATION COMMISSION
Robert CLIQUET (Flemish) )
Hubert GERARD (French) ) (Belgium)
Claude BAILLARGEON (Canada)
José Olinto RUEDA PLATA (Colombia)
Charlotte HOHN (Germany)
György VUKOVION (Hungary)
COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Alvaro GARCIA Hurtado (Chile)
Ole Lønsmann POULSEN (Denmark)
Peter Serracino INGLOTT (Malta)
J. N. M. RICHELLE (Netherlands)
Corazón Alma G. DE LEON (Philippines)
Charles M. UTETE (Zimbabwe)
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COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Celso Luiz NUNES AMORIM (Brazil)
Hannu HALINEN (Finland)
Dhurma Gian NATH (Mauritius)
Zdzislaw KEDZIA (Poland)
PARK Soo Kil (Republic of Korea)
Tchotcho Séenam Marcelline MENSAH (Togo)
J. Kenneth BLACKWELL (United States of America)
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Faouzia BOUMAIZA (Algeria)
Helen L’ORANGE (Australia)
Johanna DOHNAL (Austria)
Natalia I. DROZD (Belarus)
Adriana de la Espriella DE LEON (Colombia)
Makiko SAKAI (Japan)
Khadiga Karrar ELTAEB (Sudan)
Saisuree CHUTIKUL (Thailand)
COMMISSION ON CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Geoffrey DABB (Australia)
Ekaterina Panayotova TRENDAFILOVA-BACHVAROVA (Bulgaria)
Rhadys ABREU DE POLANCO (Dominican Republic)
Károly BARD (Hungary)
MULADI (Indonesia)
Yuki FURUTA (Japan)
Mustafa ABD AL-MAJID KARIH (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya)
Lee See Young (Republic of Korea)
Slaheddine M’RAD (Tunisia)
COMMISSION ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT
Vladimir Arkhipovich LABUNOV (Belarus)
George A. KINT (Belgium)
WANG Shaoqi (China)
Rafael Ramírez ZORRO (Colombia)
Arnoldo K. VENTURA (Jamaica)
Fakhruddin DAGHESTANI (Jordan)
Taher E. JEHAIMI (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya)
Daniel Crane SMITH (Marshall Islands)
Alfredo Phillips GREENE (Mexico)
Abdellah EL MASSLOUT (Morocco)
Hilal A. RAZA (Pakistan)
Oleg V. ROUDENSKY (Russian Federation)
Mansour Al-MALIK (Saudi Arabia)
Charles Herbert Geoffrey OLDHAM (United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland)
Richard E. BISSELL (United States of America)
28. At the 8th meeteing, on 29 April 1993, the Council confirmed the
nominations by their Governments of the following representatives on the
functional commissions of the Council (see Council decision 1993/218):
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STATISTICAL COMMISSION
Pavel F. GUZHVIN (Russian Federation)
Gösta GUTELAND (Sweden)
COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Nicolaos MACRIS (Cyprus)
Bubacar TURE (Guinea-Bissau)
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Johanna DOHNAL (Austria)
COMMISSION ON CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Richard WOTAVA (Austria)
COMMISSION ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT
Mikoto ISUI (Japan)
Florin TANASESCU (Romania)
D. RELATED BODIES
GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
29. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council elected SLOVAKIA for a term
beginning on the date of election and expiring on the day preceding the
organizational meeting of the Governing Council in February 1996 (see Council
decision 1993/201).
30. At the 9th meeting, on 30 April, the Council elected the following States
for a term beginning on the first day of the organizational meeting of the
Governing Council to be held in February 1994 and expiring on the day preceding
the organizational meeting three years later: AUSTRIA, BOTSWANA, CHINA, CUBA,
DENMARK, ITALY, JAPAN, MOROCCO, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINES, RUSSIAN
FEDERATION, SIERRA LEONE, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN
AND NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and URUGUAY (see Council decision
1993/218).
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND
31. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council elected the CZECH REPUBLIC
for a term beginning on the date of election and expiring on 31 July 1993 (see
Council decision 1993/201).
32. At the 9th and 11th meetings, on 30 April and 26 May, the Council elected
the following States for a three-year term beginning on 1 August 1993:
BURKINA FASO, FINLAND, GHANA, INDIA, INDONESIA, LEBANON, ROMANIA, SURINAME,
SWITZERLAND and TURKEY (see Council decision 1993/218).
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COMMITTEE ON FOOD AID POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES
33. At the 9th meeting, on 30 April, the Council elected the following States
for a three-year term beginning on 1 January 1994: BELGIUM, EL SALVADOR,
FINLAND, INDONESIA, JAPAN, LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA and PAKISTAN (see Council
decision 1993/218).
WORLD FOOD COUNCIL
34. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council, in accordance with General
Assembly resolution 3348 (XXIX) of 17 December 1974, nominated INDIA for
election by the General Assembly at its forty-seventh session for a term
beginning on the date of election and expiring on 31 December 1995 (see Council
decision 1993/201).
35. At the 8th meeting, on 29 April, the Council nominated the following States
for election by the General Assembly at its forty-eighth session for a threeyear
term beginning on 1 January 1994 (see Council decision 1993/218):
(a) African States (three vacancies): LIBERIA, MALAWI and SUDAN;
(b) Asian States (three vacancies): BANGLADESH, CHINA and PAKISTAN;
(c) Latin American and Caribbean States (two vacancies): BRAZIL AND
MEXICO;
(d) Western European and other States (three vacancies): TURKEY and
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND
TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN
36. At the 8th meeting, on 29 April, the Council appointed the following three
members of the Board of Trustees for a three-year term beginning on
1 July 1993: Noëlie Kangoye (Burkina Faso), Pilar Escario Rodríguez-Spiteri
(Spain) and Amara Pongsapich (Thailand) (see Council decision 1993/218).
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Chapter IX
ORGANIZATIONAL AND OTHER MATTERS
1. The Council held its organizational session for 1993 at United Nations
Headquarters on 26 January and 2, 12 and 16 February 1993 (1st to 5th meetings),
a resumed organizational session at United Nations Headquarters on 6, 29 and
30 April and 26 May 1993 (6th to 11th meetings), and its substantive session at
the United Nations Office at Geneva from 28 June to 30 July 1993 (12th to
46th meetings). An account of the proceedings is contained in the summary
records (E/1993/SR.1-46).
2. The 1st meeting was opened by the Acting President of the Economic and
Social Council for 1992, Mr. Vieri Traxler (Italy). Upon election, the
President of the Council for 1993, Mr. Juan Somavía (Chile), made a statement.
A. BUREAU OF THE COUNCIL
3. Pursuant to paragraph 2 (k) of resolution 1988/77, the Council met on
26 January for the purpose of electing its Bureau.
4. At the 1st meeting, on 26 January, the Council elected, by acclamation,
Mr. Juan Somavía (Chile) President of the Council for 1993. The Council also
elected, by acclamation, Mr. Martin Huslid (Norway), Mr. Lansana Kouyate
(Guinea), Mr. Byung Yong Soh (Republic of Korea) and Mr. Oleksandr Slipchenko
(Ukraine) Vice-Presidents of the Council.
5. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the President announced that, after
consultations with members of the Bureau, it had been agreed that
Mr. Martin Huslid (Norway) would serve as Chairman of the Economic Committee,
that Mr. Byung Yong Soh (Republic of Korea) would serve as Chairman of the
Social Committee and that Mr. Lansana Kouyate (Guinea) and
Mr. Oleksandr Slipchenko (Ukraine) would coordinate informal consultations and
perform other tasks entrusted to them by the Council.
6. At the 18th meeting, on 1 July, the President invited Mr. Martin Huslid
(Norway) to preside over the coordination segment of the Council.
7. The Economic Committee, at its 3rd and 7th meetings, on 13 and 15 July,
elected by acclamation, Mr. René Valéry Mongbe (Benin) and
Mr. Mohammad Sinon Mudzakir (Malaysia) Vice-Chairmen of the Committee.
8. The Social Committee, at its 3rd and 5th meetings, on 8 and 12 July,
elected by acclamation, Mrs. A. Missouri Sherman-Peter (Bahamas) and
Mr. Tudor Mircea (Romania) Vice-Chairmen of the Committee.
B. PROGRAMME OF WORK AND AGENDAS
Agenda of the organizational session for 1993
9. The Council considered the agenda of the organizational session at the
2nd meeting, on 2 February. It had before it the annotated provisional agenda
(E/1993/2 and Add.1).
10. The Council adopted the agenda of the organizational session (see annex I
to the present report).
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Basic programme of work for 1993 and 1994
11. The Council considered the basic programme of work for 1993 and 1994 at the
3rd meeting, on 12 February. It had before it a note by the Secretary-General
containing the basic programme of work for the Council for 1993 and 1994
(E/1993/1 and Add.1).
12. At the 3rd meeting, the President made a statement on the informal
consultations held on the basic programme of work for 1993 and 1994 and the
allocation of agenda items pursuant to paragraph 2 (1) of Council resolution
1988/77.
13. At the same meeting, the Council took the following action:
(a) It adopted a draft decision (E/1993/L.12) entitled "High-level segment
of the Economic and Social Council of 1993". For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/204;
(b) It adopted a draft decision (E/1993/L.13) entitled "Coordination
segment of the Economic and Social Council of 1993", as orally revised. For the
final text, see Council decision 1993/205;
(c) Following a proposal by the President, it adopted a draft decision
(E/1993/L.9, draft decision III) entitled "Proposed provisional agenda for the
substantive session of 1993", as orally revised. For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/206;
(d) It adopted a draft decision (E/1993/L.9, draft decision V) entitled
"Consideration of reports of intergovernmental bodies", as orally revised. For
the final text, see Council decision 1993/208;
(e) It adopted a draft decision (E/1993/L.9, draft decision VI) entitled
"World Decade for Cultural Development". For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/209;
(f) It adopted a draft decision (E/1993/L.9, draft decision VII) entitled
"Basic programme of work of the Economic and Social Council for 1994". For the
final text, see Council decision 1993/210;
(g) On the proposal of the President, it adopted a draft decision
(E/1993/L.14) entitled "United Nations common system". For the final text, see
Council decision 1993/211;
(h) On the proposal of the President, it adopted a draft decision
(E/1993/L.16) entitled "Multisectoral collaboration on tobacco or health". For
the final text, see Council decision 1993/212.
Agenda of the substantive session of 1993
14. The Council considered the agenda and organization of work of its
substantive session at the 12th and 18th meetings, on 28 June and 1 July. It
had before it the following documents:
(a) Annotated provisional agenda (E/1993/100);
(b) Proposed programme of work for the substantive session of 1993
(E/1993/L.21);
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(c) Note by the Secretariat on the status of documentation for the session
(E/1993/L.22/Rev.1).
15. At the 12th meeting, on 28 June, the Council adopted the agenda and
proposals for the organization of work of its high-level segment. See Council
decision 1993/221, paragraph 1.
16. At the 18th meeting, on 1 July, the Council adopted the agenda of the
substantive session (see annex I to the present report) and approved the
organization of work. See Council decision 1993/221, paragraph 2 (a).
17. At the same meeting, the representative of Belgium, on behalf of the States
Members of the United Nations that are members of the European Economic
Community, made a statement.
18. At the 34th meeting, on 16 July, the Council decided to include in the
agenda an item entitled "Elections". See Council decision 1993/221,
paragraph 3.
C. FREQUENCY OF SESSIONS OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE OF
THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR WESTERN ASIA
19. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council adopted a draft resolution
(E/1992/65/Add.1, para. 1, draft resolution I) entitled "Frequency of sessions
of the Technical Committee of the Economic and Social Commission for Western
Asia". For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/1.
D. ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATISTICAL COMMITTEE WITHIN THE
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR WESTERN ASIA
20. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council adopted a draft resolution
(E/1992/65/Add.1, para. 1, draft resolution II) entitled "Establishment of a
Statistical Committee within the Economic and Social Commission for Western
Asia". For the final text, see Council resolution 1993/2.
E. PERMANENT HEADQUARTERS OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL
COMMISSION FOR WESTERN ASIA
21. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council adopted a draft resolution
(E/1992/65/Add.1, para. 1, draft resolution III) entitled "Permanent
headquarters of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia". For the
final text, see Council resolution 1993/3.
F. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT
AND ITS PREPARATORY PROCESS
22. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council had before it a note by the
Secretary-General (E/1993/13) on the International Conference on Population and
Development and its preparatory process.
23. At the same meeting, the Executive Director of the United Nations
Population Fund and Secretary-General of the International Conference on
Population and Development made an introductory statement.
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24. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council adopted a draft resolution
(E/1993/L.10/Rev.1) submitted by the President and members of the Bureau on the
basis of informal consultations. For the final text, see Council resolution
1993/4.
25. At the same meeting, the representative of Denmark, on behalf of the States
Members of the United Nations that are members of the European Economic
Community, made a statement.
G. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
26. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council had before it a note by the
Secretary-General on the establishment of the Commission on Sustainable
Development (E/1993/14).
27. At the same meeting, the Under-Secretary-General for Policy Coordination
and Sustainable Development made an introductory statement.
28. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council adopted a draft decision
(E/1993/L.9, draft decision IV, and E/1993/L.9/Add.1) entitled "Establishment of
the Commission on Sustainable Development", submitted by the President and
members of the Bureau on the basis of informal consultations. For the final
text, see Council decision 1993/207.
H. PROCEDURAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
29. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council had before it the report of
the Secretary-General (E/1993/12) on procedural arrangements for the Commission
on Sustainable Development.
30. At the same meeting, the Under-Secretary-General for Policy Coordination
and Sustainable Development made an introductory statement.
31. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, statements were made by the
representatives of Colombia (on behalf of the States Members of the United
Nations that are members of the Group of 77), Austria, Japan and Brazil.
32. At the same meeting, the Council adopted a draft decision (E/1993/L.11)
entitled "Procedural arrangements for the Commission on Sustainable
Development", submitted by the President and members of the Bureau on the basis
of informal consultations. For the final text, see Council decision 1993/215.
I. HIGH-LEVEL ADVISORY BOARD ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
33. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council had before it the report of
the Secretary-General (E/1993/15 and Corr.1) on the High-level Advisory Board on
Sustainable Development.
34. At the same meeting, the Under-Secretary-General for Policy Coordination
and Sustainable Development made an introductory statement.
35. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council adopted a draft decision
(E/1993/L.15) entitled "High-level Advisory Board on Sustainable Development",
submitted by the President and members of the Bureau on the basis of informal
consultations. For the final text, see Council decision 1993/216.
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36. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Mexico,
Denmark (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members
of the European Economic Community), the United States of America, Benin,
Brazil, India and Peru.
37. At the 8th meeting, on 29 April, the Council had before it the report of
the Secretary-General on the High-level Advisory Board for Sustainable
Development (E/1993/15/Rev.1).
38. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of
Colombia (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members
of the Group of 77 and China), Denmark (on behalf of the States Members of the
United Nations that are members of the European Economic Community) and Canada
and the observer for Uganda.
J. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON REGIONAL COOPERATION
39. At the 2nd meeting, on 2 February, the Council decided to take note of the
report of the Secretary-General on regional cooperation (E/1992/65/Add.1). For
the final text, see Council decision 1993/202.
K. VENUE OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH SESSION OF THE ECONOMIC
COMMISSION FOR AFRICA AND THE NINETEENTH MEETING
OF THE CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF THE COMMISSION
40. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council, on the proposal of the
President, adopted a draft decision on the venue of the twenty-eighth session of
the Economic Commission for Africa and the nineteenth meeting of the Conference
of Ministers of the Commission. See Council decision 1993/203.
L. INTERREGIONAL COOPERATION
41. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council adopted a draft decision
(E/1993/L.17) entitled "Interregional cooperation", submitted by the President
and members of the Bureau on the basis of informal consultations, as orally
amended. For the final text, see Council decision 1993/213.
M. REVIEW OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONSULTATION WITH
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
42. At the 3rd meeting, on 12 February, the Council adopted a draft decision
(E/1993/L.18) entitled "Review of arrangements for consultation with
non-governmental organizations", submitted by the President and members of the
Bureau on the basis of informal consultations. For the final text, see Council
decision 1993/214.
N. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW UP THE UNITED
NATIONS CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
43. At the 8th meeting, on 29 April, the Council had before it the report of
the Commission on Sustainable Development on its organizational session
(E/1993/25 and Corr.1) and a letter dated 29 March 1993 from the Permanent
Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to
the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (E/1993/41).
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44. At the same meeting, the Council adopted a draft decision entitled "Report
of the Commission on Sustainable Development on its organizational session and
provisional agenda for the first session of the Commission" (E/1993/25, chap. I,
sect. A). For the final text, see Council decision 1993/217.
45. At the same meeting, the Council, on the proposal of the President, adopted
a draft decision entitled "Bureau of the Commission on Sustainable Development".
For the final text, see Council decision 1993/219.
46. At the 11th meeting, on 26 May, the Council had before it a note by the
Secretariat on representation of and consultations with non-governmental
organizations (E/1993/65).
47. At the same meeting, the Council decided to accredit to the Commission on
Sustainable Development those non-governmental organizations listed in the note.
See Council decision 1993/220.
O. REQUESTS BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR HEARINGS
48. At the 18th meeting, on 1 July, on the recommendation of the Committee on
Non-Governmental Organizations (E/1993/87), the Council approved requests made
by non-governmental organizations to be heard by the Council at its substantive
session of 1993. See Council decision 1993/221, paragraph 2 (b).
P. ELEVENTH MEETING OF EXPERTS OF THE UNITED NATIONS
PROGRAMME IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
49. At the 34th meeting, on 16 July, the Council, on the proposal of the
Secretariat, decided that the Eleventh Meeting of Experts of the United Nations
Programme in Public Administration and Finance, which was to have been held at
Headquarters from 23 August to 3 September 1993, would be held at Geneva from
4 to 15 October 1993. See Council decision 1993/228.
Q. SIXTEENTH SESSION OF THE WORKING GROUP ON INTERNATIONAL
STATISTICAL PROGRAMMES AND COORDINATION
50. At the 34th meeting, on 16 July, the Council, on the proposal of the
Secretariat, decided that the sixteenth session of the Working Group on
International Statistical Programmes and Coordination, which was to have been
held at Headquarters in the second half of 1993, would be held at Geneva from
13 to 16 September 1993. See Council decision 1993/229.
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Annex I
AGENDAS OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL AND RESUMED ORGANIZATIONAL
SESSIONS FOR 1993 AND THE SUBSTANTIVE SESSION OF 1993
Agenda of the organizational (and resumed organizational)
sessions for 1993 adopted by the Council at its
2nd meeting, on 2 February 1993
1. Election of the Bureau.
2. Adoption of the agenda and other organizational matters.
3. Basic programme of work of the Council.
4. International Conference on Population and Development and its preparatory
process.
5. Institutional arrangements to follow up the United Nations Conference on
Environment and Development.
6. Elections and appointments to subsidiary and related bodies of the Council
and confirmation of representatives on the functional commissions.
Agenda of the substantive session of 1993 adopted by
the Council at its 12th, 18th and 34th meetings,
on 28 June and 1 and 16 July 1993
High-level segment
1. Adoption of the agenda.
2. World Summit for Social Development, including the role of the United
Nations system in promoting social development.
3. Policy dialogue and discussion on important developments in the world
economy and international economic cooperation with heads of multilateral
financial and trade institutions of the United Nations system.
4. Conclusion of the high-level segment.
Other segments
1. Adoption of the agenda and other organizational matters.
2. Coordination of the policies and activities of the specialized agencies and
other bodies of the United Nations system related to the following themes:
(a) Coordination of humanitarian assistance: emergency relief and the
continuum to rehabilitation and development;
(b) Coordination of the activities of the United Nations system in the
fields of preventive action and intensification of the struggle
against malaria and diarrhoeal diseases, in particular cholera.
3. Operational activities for development.
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4. Coordination questions:
(a) Reports of the coordination bodies;
(b) 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;
(c) International cooperation in the field of informatics;
(d) Question of a United Nations year for tolerance;
(e) Multisectoral collaboration on tobacco or health.
5. Programme and related questions.
6. Special economic, humanitarian and disaster-relief assistance:
(a) Special programmes of economic assistance;
(b) Humanitarian assistance.
7. International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.
8. Strengthening of international cooperation and coordination of efforts to
study, mitigate and minimize the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster.
9. Sustainable development.
10. Non-governmental organizations.
11. United Nations University.
12. Statistical and cartographic questions:
(a) Statistics;
(b) Cartography.
13. Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
14. Regional cooperation.
15. Development and international economic cooperation:
(a) Trade and development;
(b) Food and agricultural development;
(c) Science and technology for development;
(d) Transnational corporations;
(e) Natural resources;
(f) Population questions;
(g) Human settlements;
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(h) Environment;
(i) Desertification and drought;
(j) Transport of dangerous goods;
(k) Effective mobilization and integration of women in development;
(l) Economic and technical cooperation among developing countries;
(m) Prevention and control of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
16. Permanent sovereignty over national resources in the occupied Palestinian
and other Arab territories.
17. Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat
Racism and Racial Discrimination.
18. Human rights questions.
19. Advancement of women.
20. Social development.
21. Narcotic drugs.
22. Elections.
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Annex III
INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNATED BY THE COUNCIL UNDER
RULE 79 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE a/ FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
DELIBERATIONS OF THE COUNCIL ON QUESTIONS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF
THEIR ACTIVITIES
Participation on a continuing basis
Organizations accorded permanent observer status by the General Assembly
African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (General Assembly
resolution 36/4)
African Development Bank (General Assembly resolution 42/10)
Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation (General Assembly
resolution 33/18)
Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the
Caribbean (General Assembly resolution 43/6)
Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee (General Assembly
resolution 35/2)
Caribbean Community (General Assembly resolution 46/8)
Commonwealth Secretariat (General Assembly resolution 31/3)
Council of Europe (General Assembly resolution 44/6)
European Economic Community (General Assembly resolution 3208 (XXIX))
International Committee of the Red Cross (General Assembly resolution 45/6)
International Organization for Migration (General Assembly resolution 47/4)
Latin American Economic System (SELA) (General Assembly resolution 35/3)
League of Arab States (General Assembly resolution 477 (V))
Organization of African Unity (General Assembly resolution 2011 (XX))
Organization of American States (General Assembly resolution 253 (III))
Organization of the Islamic Conference (General Assembly
resolution 3369 (XXX))
a/ The text of rule 79, entitled "Participation of other
intergovernmental organizations", reads: "Representatives of intergovernmental
organizations accorded permanent observer status by the General Assembly and of
other intergovernmental organizations 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 scope of the activities of the organizations."
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Organizations designated under Council decision 109 (LIX)
Council of Arab Economic Unity
International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
World Tourism Organization
Organizations designated under Council decision 1980/114
Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
International Center for Public Enterprises in Developing Countries (ICPE)
Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)
Organization designated under Council decision 1980/151
African Regional Centre for Technology
Organization designated under Council decision 1986/156
Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture
Organization designated under Council decision 1992/265
Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment
Participation on an ad hoc basis
Organization designated under Council decision 109 (LIX)
International Civil Defence Organization
Organization designated under Council decision 239 (LXII)
Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences
Organizations designated under Council decision 1987/161
African Accounting Council
African Cultural Institute
Council of Arab Ministers of the Interior
International Bauxite Association
Organizations designated under Council decision 1989/165
Arab Security Studies and Training Center
Customs Cooperation Council
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Annex IV
LIST OF RESOLUTIONS AND DECISIONS ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL IN 1993
RESOLUTIONS
Chapter
Resolution Date of and
number Title adoption section
1993/1 Frequency of sessions of the Technical 2 February 1993 IX.C
Committee of the Economic and Social
Commission for Western Asia
1993/2 Establishment of a Statistical Committee 2 February 1993 IX.D
within the Economic and Social
Commission for Western Asia
1993/3 Permanent headquarters of the Economic 2 February 1993 IX.E
and Social Commission for Western Asia
1993/4 International Conference on Population 12 February 1993 IX.F
and Development and its preparatory
process
1993/5 1993 System of National Accounts 12 July 1993 V.I
1993/6 Special session of the Statistical 12 July 1993 V.I
Commission
1993/7 Operational activities for development 22 July 1993 IV
1993/8 Third decade to combat racism and racial 27 July 1993 VII.A
discrimination
1993/9 Improvement of the status of women in 27 July 1993 VII.C
the Secretariat
1993/10 Draft declaration on the elimination of 27 July 1993 VII.C
violence against women
1993/11 Communications on the status of women 27 July 1993 VII.C
1993/12 Women, environment and development 27 July 1993 VII.C
1993/13 Women and children under apartheid 27 July 1993 VII.C
1993/14 Convention on the Elimination of All 27 July 1993 VII.C
Forms of Discrimination against Women
1993/15 Situation of and assistance to 27 July 1993 VII.C
Palestinian women
1993/16 System-wide medium-term plan for the 27 July 1993 VII.C
advancement of women
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Chapter
Resolution Date of and
number Title adoption section
1993/17 International Research and Training 27 July 1993 VII.C
Institute for the Advancement of Women
1993/18 International Day of Disabled Persons 27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/19 Standard Rules on the Equalization of 27 July 1993 VII.D
Opportunities for Persons with
Disabilities
1993/20 Development of a plan of action to 27 July 1993 VII.D
implement the long-term strategy to
further the implementation of the World
Programme of Action concerning Disabled
Persons
1993/21 Positive and full inclusion of persons 27 July 1993 VII.D
with disabilities in all aspects of
society and the leadership role of the
United Nations therein
1993/22 Implementation of the International Plan 27 July 1993 VII.D
of Action on Ageing
1993/23 International Year of the Family 27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/24 Tenth anniversary of International Youth 27 July 1993 VII.D
Year and draft world programme of action
for youth towards the year 2000 and
beyond
1993/25 United Nations Research Institute for 27 July 1993 VII.D
Social Development
1993/26 Violence against women in all its forms 27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/27 Proposed guidelines for the prevention 27 July 1993 VII.D
of urban crime
1993/28 The role of criminal law in the 27 July 1993 VII.D
protection of the environment
1993/29 World Ministerial Conference on 27 July 1993 VII.D
Organized Transnational Crime
1993/30 Control of the proceeds of crime 27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/31 Strengthening of the United Nations 27 July 1993 VII.D
crime prevention and criminal justice
programme
1993/32 Preparations for the Ninth United 27 July 1993 VII.D
Nations Congress on the Prevention of
Crime and the Treatment of Offenders
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Chapter
Resolution Date of and
number Title adoption section
1993/33 United Nations African Institute for the 27 July 1993 VII.D
Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of
Offenders
1993/34 Implementation of General Assembly 27 July 1993 VII.D
resolutions 46/152 and 47/91 and
Economic and Social Council resolution
1992/22, concerning crime prevention and
criminal justice
1993/35 Demand reduction as part of balanced 27 July 1993 VII.D
national strategic plans to combat drug
abuse
1993/36 Frequency of and arrangements for 27 July 1993 VII.E
meetings of Heads of National Drug Law
Enforcement Agencies, Europe
1993/37 Demand for and supply of opiates for 27 July 1993 VII.E
medical and scientific needs
1993/38 Measures to prevent substances listed in 27 July 1993 VII.E
Schedules III and IV of the Convention
of Psychotropic Substances of 1971 from
being diverted from international trade
into illicit channels
1993/39 Control of narcotic drugs and 27 July 1993 VII.E
psychotropic substances
1993/40 Implementation of measures to prevent 27 July 1993 VII.E
the diversion of precursor and essential
chemicals to illicit manufacture of
narcotic drugs and psychotropic
substances
1993/41 Promoting the use of memoranda of 27 July 1993 VII.E
understanding to facilitate cooperation
between customs authorities and other
competent administrations and the
international trading community,
including commercial carriers
1993/42 Measures to assist in the implementation 27 July 1993 VII.E
of the United Nations Convention against
Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances of 1988
1993/43 Implementation of the United Nations 27 July 1993 VII.E
System-Wide Action Plan on Drug Abuse
Control
1993/44 Human rights and extreme poverty 28 July 1993 VII.B
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Chapter
Resolution Date of and
number Title adoption section
1993/45 Monitoring the transition to democracy 28 July 1993 VII.B
in South Africa
1993/46 Question of a draft optional protocol to 28 July 1993 VII.B
the Convention against Torture and Other
Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or
Punishment
1993/47 Question of a draft declaration on the 28 July 1993 VII.B
right and responsibility of individuals,
groups and organs of society to promote
and protect universally recognized human
rights and fundamental freedoms
1993/48 Suppression of the traffic in persons 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/49 Strengthening the role of the Commission 29 July 1993 VI.B
on Transnational Corporations
1993/50 Work of the Committee of Experts on the 29 July 1993 VI.B
Transport of Dangerous Goods
1993/51 Coordination of United Nations 29 July 1993 VI.B
activities related to the human
immunodeficiency virus/acquired
immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS)
1993/52 Economic and social repercussions of the 29 July 1993 VI.C
Israeli settlements on the Palestinian
people in the Palestinian territory,
including Jerusalem, occupied since
1967, and on the Arab population of the
occupied Syrian Golan
1993/53 Fourth replenishment of the 29 July 1993 IV
International Fund for Agricultural
Development
1993/54 Promotion of press freedom in the world 29 July 1993 V.A
1993/55 Implementation of the Declaration on the 29 July 1993 V.A.2
Granting of Independence to Colonial
Countries and Peoples by the specialized
agencies and the international
institutions associated with the United
Nations
1993/56 The need to harmonize and improve United 29 July 1993 V.A.3
Nations informatics systems for optimal
utilization and accessibility by all
States
1993/57 Question of a United Nations year for 29 July 1993 V.A.4
tolerance
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Chapter
Resolution Date of and
number Title adoption section
1993/58 Assistance to Yemen 29 July 1993 V.C
1993/59 Assistance for the reconstruction and 29 July 1993 V.C
development of Lebanon
1993/60 Europe-Africa permanent link through the 30 July 1993 VI.A
Strait of Gibraltar
1993/61 Strengthening the role of the regional 30 July 1993 VI.A
commissions
1993/62 Second Industrial Development Decade for 30 July 1993 VI.A
Africa, 1993-2002, and fifth session of
the General Conference of the United
Nations Industrial Development
Organization
1993/63 Resource mobilization for the 30 July 1993 VI.A
implementation of the regional action
programme for phase II (1992-1996) of
the Transport and Communications Decade
for Asia and the Pacific
1993/64 Preparations for the World Summit for 30 July 1993 VI.A
Social Development
1993/65 Second Industrial Development Decade for 30 July 1993 VI.A
Africa
1993/66 Second Transport and Communications 30 July 1993 VI.A
Decade in Africa
1993/67 Strengthening development information 30 July 1993 VI.A
systems for regional cooperation and
integration in Africa
1993/68 African Institute for Economic 30 July 1993 VI.A
Development and Planning
1993/69 Contribution of technologies, including 30 July 1993 VI.B
new and emerging technologies, to the
industrialization of developing
countries and the strengthening of
regional and global integration
processes, and proposed ways and means
of transferring such technologies and
incorporating them in the productive
sector of those countries
1993/70 Scientific and technological aspects of 30 July 1993 VI.B
the conversion of military capacity for
civilian use and sustainable development
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Resolution
number Title Date of adoption
Chapter
and
section
1993/71 Activities of the United Nations
system in science and technology for
development
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/72 Science and technology for
sustainable development
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/73 Financing science and technology for
development
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/74 Future work plan of the Commission on
Science and Technology for
Development
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/75 Programme of work for 1994-1995 in
the field of science and technology
for development
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/76 Preparations for the International
Conference on Population and
Development
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/77 Target for World Food Programme
pledges for the period 1995-1996
30 July 1993 IV
1993/78 Assistance to the Palestinian people 30 July 1993 V.A.2
1993/79 Multisectoral collaboration on
tobacco or health
30 July 1993 V.A.5
1993/80 Review of the arrangements for
consultation with non-governmental
organizations
30 July 1993 V.G
1993/81 Committee for Development Planning 30 July 1993 VI.B
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DECISIONS
Decision
number Title Date of adoption
Chapter
and
section
1993/201 Elections to subsidiary bodies of the
Council, nominations, and confirmation
of representatives on the functional
commissions
2, 12 and
16 February 1993
VIII
1993/202 Report of the Secretary-General on
regional cooperation
2 February 1993 IX.J
1993/203 Venue of the twenty-eighth session of
the Economic Commission for Africa and
the nineteenth meeting of the
Conference of Ministers of the
Commission
12 February 1993 IX.K
1993/204 High-level segment of the Economic and
Social Council of 1993
12 February 1993 IX.B
1993/205 Coordination segment of the Economic
and Social Council of 1993
12 February 1993 IX.B
1993/206 Proposed provisional agenda for the
substantive session of 1993
12 February 1993 IX.B
1993/207 Establishment of the Commission on
Sustainable Development
12 February 1993 IX.G
1993/208 Consideration of reports of
intergovernmental bodies
A. Report of the Trade and
Development Board
B. Report of the World Food Council
C. Reports of the Commission on
Human Settlements and the
Governing Council of the
United Nations Environment
Programme
12 February 1993
12 February 1993
12 February 1993
12 February 1993
IX.B
1993/209 World Decade for Cultural Development 12 February 1993 IX.B
1993/210 Basic programme of work of the Economic
and Social Council for 1994
12 February 1993 IX.B
1993/211 United Nations common system 12 February 1993 IX.B
1993/212 Multisectoral collaboration on tobacco
or health
12 February 1993 IX.B
1993/213 Interregional cooperation 12 February 1993 IX.L
1993/214 Review of the arrangements for
consultation with non-governmental
organizations
12 February 1993 IX.M
1993/215 Procedural arrangements for the
Commission on Sustainable Development
12 February 1993 IX.H
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Decision
number Title Date of adoption
Chapter
and
section
1993/216 High-level Advisory Board on
Sustainable Development
12 February 1993 IX.I
1993/217 Report of the Commission on Sustainable
Development on its organizational
session and the provisional agenda for
the first session of the Commission
29 April 1993 IX.N
1993/218 Elections and appointments to
subsidiary and related bodies of the
Economic and Social Council,
confirmation of representatives on the
functional commissions and nominations
29 and 30 April
and 26 May 1993
VIII
1993/219 Bureau of the Commission on Sustainable
Development
29 April 1993 IX.N
1993/220 Non-governmental organizations
accredited to the Commission on
Sustainable Development
26 May 1993 IX.N
1993/221 Adoption of the agenda of the
substantive session of 1993 and other
organizational matters
28 June and 1
and 16 July 1993
IX.B
1993/222 Report of the Statistical Commission on
its twenty-seventh session and
provisional agenda and documentation
for the twenty-eighth session of the
Commission
12 July 1993 V.I
1993/223 Provisional agenda and documentation
for the special session of the
Statistical Commission in 1994
12 July 1993 V.I
1993/224 Strengthening international statistical
cooperation
12 July 1993 V.I
1993/225 Fifth and Sixth United Nations Regional
Cartographic Conferences for the
Americas
12 July 1993 V.I
1993/226 Sixth and Seventh United Nations
Conferences on the Standardization of
Geographical Names
12 July 1993 V.I
1993/227 Reports of the Joint Inspection Unit
brought to the attention of the
Economic and Social Council
13 July 1993 V.A
1993/228 Eleventh Meeting of Experts of the
United Nations Programme in Public
Administration and Finance
16 July 1993 IX.P
1993/229 Sixteenth session of the Working Group
on International Statistical Programmes
and Coordination
16 July 1993 IX.Q
1993/230 Elections 16 July 1993 VIII
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Decision
number Title Date of adoption
Chapter
and
section
1993/231 Calendar of conferences and meetings
for 1994 and 1995 in the economic,
social and related fields
16 July 1993 V.B
1993/232 Strengthening of international
cooperation and coordination of efforts
to study, mitigate and minimize the
consequences of the Chernobyl disaster
22 and
30 July 1993
V.E
1993/233 Report of the Commission on the Status
of Women on its thirty-seventh session
and provisional agenda and
documentation for the thirty-eighth
session of the Commission
27 July 1993 VII.C
1993/234 Inter-sessional working group of the
Commission on the Status of Women on
the Platform for Action of the Fourth
World Conference on Women: Action for
Equality, Development and Peace
27 July 1993 VII.C
1993/235 The International Research and Training
Institute for the Advancement of Women
and the United Nations Development Fund
for Women
27 July 1993 VII.C
1993/236 Reports considered by the Economic and
Social Council in connection with the
question of the advancement of women
27 July 1993 VII.C
1993/237 Report of the Commission for Social
Development on its thirty-third session
and provisional agenda and
documentation for the thirty-fourth
session of the Commission
27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/238 International Year of Older Persons 27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/239 Contribution of comprehensive national
social policies to societal management
and to the solving of economic,
environmental, demographic, cultural
and political problems
27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/240 Confirmation of members of the Board of
the United Nations Research Institute
for Social Development
27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/241 Reappointment of two members of the
Board of Trustees of the United Nations
Interregional Crime and Justice
Research Institute
27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/242 Organization of future sessions of the
Commission on Crime Prevention and
Criminal Justice
27 July 1993 VII.D
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Decision
number Title Date of adoption
Chapter
and
section
1993/243 Report of the Commission on Crime
Prevention and Criminal Justice on its
second session and provisional agenda
and documentation for the third session
of the Commission
27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/244 Reports considered by the Economic and
Social Council in connection with the
question of social development
27 July 1993 VII.D
1993/245 Provisional agenda and documentation
for the thirty-seventh session of the
Commission on Narcotic Drugs
27 July 1993 VII.E
1993/246 Membership of the Subcommission on
Illicit Drug Traffic and Related
Matters in the Near and Middle East
27 July 1993 VII.E
1993/247 Venue of the Sixth Meeting of Heads of
National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies,
Latin America and the Caribbean
27 July 1993 VII.E
1993/248 Reconvened session of the Commission on
Narcotic Drugs
27 July 1993 VII.E
1993/249 Report of the International Narcotics
Control Board
27 July 1993 VII.E
1993/250 Report of the Commission on Narcotic
Drugs
27 July 1993 VII.E
1993/251 Update of the United Nations System-
Wide Action Plan on Drug Abuse Control
27 July 1993 VII.E
1993/252 Documents considered by the Economic
and Social Council in connection with
the question of narcotic drugs
27 July 1993 VII.E
1993/253 Question of the violation of human
rights in the occupied Arab
territories, including Palestine
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/254 Situation of human rights in Cambodia 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/255 Situation of human rights in the
territory of the former Yugoslavia
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/256 Rape and abuse of women in the
territory of the former Yugoslavia
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/257 Situation of human rights in South
Africa
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/258 Measures to combat contemporary forms
of racism, racial discrimination,
xenophobia and related intolerance
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/259 Respect for the right of everyone to
own property alone as well as in
association with others
28 July 1993 VII.B
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Decision
number Title Date of adoption
Chapter
and
section
1993/260 Right to development 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/261 Work of the Subcommission on Prevention
of Discrimination and Protection of
Minorities
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/262 Report of the Working Group on
Indigenous Populations of the
Subcommission on Prevention of
Discrimination and Protection of
Minorities
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/263 Human rights and forensic science 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/264 Question of arbitrary detention 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/265 Question of human rights and states of
emergency
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/266 Question of the impunity of
perpetrators of violations of human
rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/267 Independence and impartiality of the
judiciary, jurors and assessors and the
independence of lawyers
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/268 Right to freedom of opinion and
expression
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/269 Protection of human rights in the
context of the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) or acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/270 National institutions for the promotion
and protection of human rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/271 Regional arrangements for the promotion
and protection of human rights in the
Asian and Pacific region
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/272 Situation of human rights in the Sudan 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/273 Situation of human rights in the
Islamic Republic of Iran
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/274 Situation of human rights in Cuba 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/275 Situation of human rights in
Afghanistan
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/276 Situation of human rights in Haiti 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/277 Situation of human rights in Equatorial
Guinea
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/278 Situation of human rights in Myanmar 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/279 Situation of human rights in Iraq 28 July 1993 VII.B
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Decision
number Title Date of adoption
Chapter
and
section
1993/280 Application of international standards
concerning the human rights of detained
juveniles
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/281 Assistance to Georgia in the field of
human rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/282 Assistance to Somalia in the field of
human rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/283 Advisory services and the Voluntary
Fund for Technical Cooperation in the
Field of Human Rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/284 Human rights in El Salvador 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/285 Internally displaced persons 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/286 Procedure for special sessions of the
Commission on Human Rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/287 Promoting the realization of the right
to adequate housing
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/288 Human rights dimensions of population
transfer, including the implantation of
settlers and settlements
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/289 Study on treaties, agreements and other
constructive arrangements between
States and indigenous populations
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/290 Right to a fair trial 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/291 Right to restitution, compensation and
rehabilitation for victims of gross
violations of human rights and
fundamental freedoms
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/292 Human rights and the environment 28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/293 Organization of the work of the
fiftieth session of the Commission on
Human Rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/294 Technical assistance to Panama in
implementing the International Covenant
on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/295 Technical assistance to the Dominican
Republic in implementing the
International Covenant on Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/296 Extraordinary additional session of the
Committee on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/297 Payment of honoraria to members of the
Committee on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
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Decision
number Title Date of adoption
Chapter
and
section
1993/298 Resources to enable the Committee on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to
involve experts in its general
discussion
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/299 Documents considered by the Economic
and Social Council in connection with
the question of human rights
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/300 Report of the Commission on Human
Rights on its forty-ninth session and
provisional agenda and documentation
for the fiftieth session of the
Commission
28 July 1993 VII.B
1993/301 Report of the Trade and Development
Board
29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/302 Report of the Committee on Natural
Resources on its first session and
provisional agenda and documentation
for the second session of the Committee
29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/303 World Economic Survey, 1993 29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/304 Provisional agenda and documentation
for the twentieth session of the
Commission on Transnational
Corporations
29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/305 Follow-up to the United Nations
Conference on Environment and
Development, as related to
transnational corporations
29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/306 Report of the Commission on
Transnational Corporations
29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/307 Report of the High-level Committee on
the Review of Technical Cooperation
among Developing Countries
29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/308 Documents considered by the Economic
and Social Council in connection with
the question of the effective
mobilization and integration of women
in development
29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/309 Progress report on the implementation
of General Assembly resolution 46/162
29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/310 Documents considered by the Economic
and Social Council in connection with
the question of human settlements
29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/311 Report of the Governing Council of the
United Nations Environment Programme
29 July 1993 VI.B
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Decision
number Title Date of adoption
Chapter
and
section
1993/312 Reports considered by the Economic and
Social Council in connection with the
question of desertification and drought
29 July 1993 VI.B
1993/313 Reports of the coordination bodies
considered by the Economic and Social
Council
29 July 1993 V.A.I
1993/314 Report of the Commission on Sustainable
Development on its first session and
provisional agenda for the second
session of the Commission
29 July 1993 V.F
1993/315 Enlargement of the Executive Committee
of the Programme of the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees
29 July 1993 V.J
1993/316 Non-participation of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro) in the work of the Economic
Commission for Europe
30 July 1993 VI.A
1993/317 Amendment of the terms of reference of
the Economic Commission for Europe
30 July 1993 VI.A
1993/318 Venue of the fiftieth session of the
Economic and Social Commission for Asia
and the Pacific
30 July 1993 VI.A
1993/319 Population and sustainable development:
goals and strategies into the twentyfirst
century
30 July 1993 VI.A
1993/320 Preparation of analytical reports by
the Commission on Science and
Technology for Development
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/321 Report of the Commission on Science and
Technology for Development on its first
session and provisional agenda and
documentation for the second session of
the Commission
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/322 Preparation by the Secretary-General of
a summary report on technology transfer
activities with the United Nations
system
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/323 Proposed conceptual framework of the
draft recommendations of the
International Conference on Population
and Development
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/324 Participation of associate members of
the regional commissions in the
International Conference on Population
and Development and its preparatory
process
30 July 1993 VI.B
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Decision
number Title Date of adoption
Chapter
and
section
1993/325 Report of the Preparatory Committee for
the International Conference on
Population and Development on its
second session and provisional agenda
and documentation for the third session
of the Preparatory Committee
30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/326 Report of the Administrative Committee
on Coordination on programmes and
resources of the United Nations system
for the biennium 1992-1993
30 July 1993 V.A.I
1993/327 Venue of the Thirteenth United Nations
Regional Cartographic Conference for
Asia and the Pacific
30 July 1993 V.B
1993/328 World Conference on Natural Disaster
Reduction
30 July 1993 V.D
1993/329 Applications for consultative status
and requests for reclassification
received from non-governmental
organizations
30 July 1993 V.G
1993/330 Review of quadrennial reports submitted
by non-governmental organizations in
consultative status with the Economic
and Social Council, categories I and II
30 July 1993 V.G
1993/331 Provisional agenda and documentation
for the session of the Committee on
Non-Governmental Organizations to be
held in 1995
30 July 1993 V.G
1993/332 Report of the Council of the United
Nations University
30 July 1993 V.H
1993/333 Report of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees
30 July 1993 V.J
1993/334 Committee for Development Planning 30 July 1993 VI.B
1993/335 Postponement of a decision on
assistance to Guatemala in the field of
human rights
30 July 1993 VII.B
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