Assembly Takes up Implementation Of UN New Agenda for Development of Africa in 1990s
Further Global Appeal for Funds Set for December; Agency Official, Grateful for Support, Says Limitations in Donations Are Understood
Representatives of Sierra Leone, Haiti, Rwanda, Ethiopia Among Speakers as Committee Continues Discussion of Panel Report
Resolution on Afghanistan Adopted without Vote; Text on Promoting, Consolidating Democracy Adopted by 145-0, with 14 Abstentions
As the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) concluded its consideration of training and research this afternoon, speakers stressed the important role of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Organizations Staff College, which is located in Turin, Italy.
As the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) began its consideration of results-based budgeting this morning, United Nations Controller Jean-Pierre Halbwachs stressed that the new approach would enhance evaluation of performance, improve monitoring and provide better information on the work of the Organization.
Says Blockade Contrary to International Law; United States Argues Embargo Trade Policy Matter; Aimed at Human Rights Improvement
Committee Begins Comprehensive Review of Peacekeeping Operations
