Implementation of the United Nations New Agenda for the Development of Africa in the 1990s : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2000
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SymbolA/RES/55/216
TitleImplementation of the United Nations New Agenda for the Development of Africa in the 1990s : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
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Summary
Recognizes and calls for further broadening and strengthening of efforts by many African countries to enhance progress in areas covering economic reforms, including the putting in place of sound macroeconomic policies, promotion of the private sector, enhancement of the democratization process and strengthening of civil society and participatory, transparent and accountable governance and the rule of law, as well as increased attention to the human dimension, especially education, gender, population, health and south-south cooperation; expresses its grave concern at the limited progress in poverty eradication, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, the combating of drought and desertification, agriculture and food production, food security, infrastructure development, institutional capacity for regional cooperation and integration, environment and development and conflict prevention, management and resolution; urges the implementation of the enhanced programme of debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries without delay; stresses the urgent need to facilitate the full integration of African countries into the world economy; urges all States, international financial institutions multilateral organizations and development funds and programmes of the UN system, as well as intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, to pursue with renewed vigour the realization of the goals and objectives embodied in the New Agenda; invites the Secretary-General to encourage the closer involvement of the Organization of African Unity in the implementation, follow-up and evaluation of the UN New Agenda for the Development of Africa in the 1990s and beyond.
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A(01)/R3
Action note2000-12-21
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 88th plenary meeting
DraftA/55/L.68
Meeting record
A/55/PV.88
Date[New York] : UN, 7 Mar. 2001
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4 p.