Council Opens 2000 Session, High-level Segment, With Focus on Role of Information Technology in Global Economy
Theme for High-level Segment, 5-7 July, Role of Information Technology in Global Economy
Also Endorses Appointment of Expert On Effects of Structural Adjustment Policies on Human Rights
The Economic and Social Council held a brief organizational meeting this afternoon to receive a briefing on the discussions in the most recent session of the Administrative Committee on Coordination (ACC).
In a resumed two-day organizational session, the Economic and Social Council this morning elected members for several of its subsidiary bodies and for the executive boards of some of the United Nations agencies.
Secretary-General Says Excluding Part of Humankind From Benefits of Globalization Shameful and Unacceptable
According to a statement read out by the President of the Economic and Social Council, Makarim Wibisono (Indonesia), this afternoon, the next humanitarian segment of the Councils 2000 substantive session will address the issue of coordination of United Nations humanitarian and disaster relief assistance to Mozambique.
Council meets to Discuss Cooperation In Combating HIV/AIDs Pandemic, Particularly in Africa
