Programme of concerted practical action in the social field of the United Nations and the specialized agencies

VIII. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE THIRD COMMITTEE
732. Programme of concerted practical action in the social field of the United Nations and the specialized agencies

1. Takes note with appreciation of the efforts made to establish the programme of concerted practical action in the social field of the United Nations and the specialized agencies adopted in Economic and Social Council resolution 496 (XVI) of 31 July 1953;

2. Invites the Secretary-General and the specialized agencies to keep particularly in mind, in the implementation of the projects of the programme of concerted practical action, the general principles, methods and techniques defined in Economic and Social Council resolution 496 (XVI), special consideration being given to the needs of the under-developed countries;

3. Recommends that the Economic and Social Council should supplement the programme of concerted practical action in the social field of the United Nations and the specialized agencies as set forth in resolution 496 (XVI), by the insertion of a new paragraph 8 (i) reading as follows:

"Improve the situation with respect to health, education and social welfare in the Non-Self-Governing and Trust Territories;"

4. Requests the Economic and Social Council:

(a) To keep the development of the programme under consideration with a view to its progressive improvement;

(b) To consider, as appropriate, further practical measures which may be undertaken in accordance with General Assembly resolution 535 (VI) and Economic and Social Council resolution 496 (XVI) with the addition thereto recommended to the Economic and Social Council by the General Assembly at its eighth session;

(c) To report to the General Assembly on the progress achieved.