Consideration of the economic and social situation in the Sudano-Sahelian region stricken by drought and measures to be taken for the benefit of that region

XXIX. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE SECOND COMMITTEE
3253. Consideration of the economic and social situation in the Sudano-Sahelian region stricken by drought and measures to be taken for the benefit of that region

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 3054 (XXVIII) of 17 October 1973 and 3153 (XXVIII) of 14 December 1973, and Economic and Social Council resolutions 1834 (LVI) of 14 May 1974 and 1874 (LVII) and 1876 (LVII) of 16 July 1974 concerning the situation in the Sudano-Sahelian region and the adjacent areas and the assistance to be given to the drought-stricken countries, Further recalling Economic and Social Council resolution 1878 (LVII) of 16 July 1974 concerning the situation in the Sudano-Sahelian region and the assistance to be given to the drought-stricken areas of Ethiopia, Noting with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General on the economic and social situation in the Sudano-Sahelian region stricken by drought and measures to be taken for the benefit of that region,[1] Noting with satisfaction the part played by the Office for Sahelian Relief Operations of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and by the United Nations Special Sahelian Office,

1. Expresses its profound gratitude to the Governments, United Nations bodies, private organizations and individuals that have given assistance to the Sudano-Sahelian population;

2. Welcomes the establishment of a United Nations Sahelian Office in Ouagadougou, whose main functions are described in the report of the Secretary-General;

3. Invites the Secretary-General to hasten the preparatory work on the establishment of a research institute for the and Sahelian zone;

4. Recommends the establishment of a United Nations information centre at Ouagadougou, the headquarters of the Permanent Inter-State Committee on Drought Control in the Sahel, in view of the need to obtain directly on-the-spot information designed to maintain and intensify to the widest possible extent public awareness of the tragedy which has befallen the Sudano-Sahelian countries and to sustain the momentum of active and involved interest in the successful implementation of the programme as outlined by the Permanent Inter-State Committee;

5. Urges all Member States and United Nations bodies to intensify their efforts to attain the objectives stated in the relief and recovery programmes formulated by the countries concerned;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to pursue with determination and in co-operation with the appropriate financial institutions and organizations the action necessary to meet, in an effective and continuing manner, the requests for medium-term and long-term assistance formulated by the Permanent Inter-State Committee on Drought Control in the Sahel and by the Governments concerned;

7. Further requests the Secretary-General to continue to report periodically on the implementation of the present resolution and to report to the General Assembly through the Economic and Social Council.

2306th plenary meeting
4 December 1974


[1] A/9733.
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