Second United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008-2017) : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2008
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SymbolA/RES/63/230
TitleSecond United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008-2017) : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
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2nd United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008-2017) : resolution
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Summary
Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the 2nd UN Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008-2017); emphasizes that education and training are among the critical factors in empowering those living in poverty, while recognizing the complexity of the challenge of poverty eradication; acknowledges efforts of developed countries to increase their assistance for development; notes with concern, however, the overall decline in official development assistance in 2006 and 2007; requests the Secretary-General to appoint a focal point from within the UN system to coordinate the implementation of the 2nd UN Decade in close consultation with Member States; considers that a theme for the 2nd UN Decade shall be "Full employment and decent work for all"; recognizes the need to give the highest priority to its consideration of the item on poverty eradication in its agenda.
Action note2008-12-19
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 72nd plenary meeting
DraftA/C.2/63/L.58
Committee reportA/63/418/Add.1
Meeting record
A/63/PV.72
Agenda information
A/63/251 53a Implementation of the 2nd United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008-2017). POVERTY--INTERNATIONAL DECADES
Date[New York] : UN, 17 Mar. 2009
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4 p.
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Issued in GAOR, 63rd sess., Suppl. no. 49.