Reaffirms that the medium-term plan for the period 1992-1997 constitutes the principal policy directive of UN; reiterates its request to the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its 49th session a prototype of a new format of the medium-term plan; requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its 49th session an analytical report on all aspects of the restructuring of the Secretariat and its effects on the programmes; decides to keep under review the number and distribution of high-level posts and requests the Secretary-General to provide a clear rationale for the establishment of such posts in the context of future proposals; endorses the recommendations on the establishment of a transparent system of accountability and responsibility no later than 1 Jan. 1995; requests the Secretary-General to include in the system of accountability and responsibility (a) the establishment of clear responsibility for programme delivery; (b) a mechanism ensuring that programme managers are accountable for the effective management of the personnel and financial resources allocated to them; (c) performance evaluation for all officials; (d) effective training of staff in financial and management responsibilities.

Adopted without vote, 87th meeting

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Symbol on document: A/RES/48/218.
Adopted at the 87th plenary meeting, 23 Dec. 1993.