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SOC/4447
19 May 1998


Press Release
SOC/4447


SWITZERLAND OFFERS TO HOST ASSEMBLY'S SPECIAL SESSION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF WORLD SUMMIT FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OUTCOME

19980519 Preparatory Committee for Special Session Begins Work; Cristian Maquiera (Chile) Elected Chairman

Switzerland is prepared to welcome in Geneva the special session of the General Assembly on the implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development scheduled for 2000.

SOC/4440
18 February 1998


Press Release
SOC/4440


ECONOMIC ALTERNATIVES TO ILLICIT DRUG CULTIVATION, TRAFFICKING MUST BE CREATED HEAD OF UN DRUG CONTROL OFFICE TELLS SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

19980218 Describes Strategies to Eliminate Illicit Cultivation in 10 Years, As Commission Continues Review of 1995 World Summit for Social Development