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ECOSOC/5901
10 July 2000


Press Release
ECOSOC/5901


ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL HOLDS DISCUSSIONS ON FIVE-YEAR CONFERENCE REVIEWS AND CHALLENGES FOR SUPPORTING CONFERENCE IMPLEMENTATION

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Maintaining momentum and commitment to international development goals was a challenge that must be matched by commensurate commitments to provide resources for national efforts, the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) told the Economic and Social Council this afternoon.

ECOSOC/5898
7 July 2000


Press Release
ECOSOC/5898


INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY APPLIED DURING DISASTERS HAS SAVED MANY LIVES, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL TOLD

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Information and communication technology (ICT) applied during natural disasters had saved many lives and reduced the negative impact of catastrophes such as Hurricane Mitch, Gerardo Zepeda Bermudez, National Minister/Commissioner for Science and Technology of Honduras, told the Economic and Social Council this morning.