Assistance to Botswana.

32. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE SECOND COMMITTEE*
97. Assistance to Botswana

The General Assembly, Recalling Security Council resolutions 403 (1977) of 14 January 1977 and 406 (1977) of 25 May 1977 concerning the complaint by the Government of Botswana of acts of aggression committed against its territory by the illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia, Deeply concerned at the loss of human life and damage to property caused by the acts of the illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia against Botswana, Realizing the need for Botswana to strengthen its security in order to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence, Recognizing the plight of the refugees fleeing from oppression and the additional burden imposed upon Botswana by their continuing influx, Noting the report of the mission to Botswana, transmitted by a note by the Secretary-General dated 28 March 1977,[1] which assessed the special economic needs of Botswana in February 1977, Having examined the report of the review mission to Botswana, transmitted by a note by the Secretary-General dated 26 October 1977[2] in accordance with Economic and Social Council resolution 2095 (LXIII) of 29 July 1977, which outlines the programme of international assistance to Botswana, Convinced that international solidarity with Botswana is essential for the promotion of a solution to the problems of southern Africa,

1. Expresses full support for the Government of Botswana in its efforts to safeguard its sovereignty;

2. Recognizes the special economic hardship confronting Botswana caused by the diverting of funds from current and planned development projects to effective arrangements for security against attacks and threats by Southern Rhodesia;

3. Endorses the assessments and recommendations contained in the notes by the Secretary-General dated 28 March and 26 October 1977;

4. Notes with appreciation the assistance so far provided to Botswana by the international community,[3]

5. Draws the attention of Member States and international organizations to the fact that the assistance received to date falls short of Botswana's requirements;

6. Strongly endorses the appeal of the Security Council and of the Secretary-General[4] to all States and intergovernmental organizations to provide generous assistance in order to enable Botswana to carry out its planned development projects;

7. Calls upon all States, regional and interregional organizations, and other governmental and non-governmental bodies to respond to the appeals of the Security Council to provide assistance on a generous scale to Botswana;

8. Requests the appropriate organizations and programmes of the United Nations system-in particular the United Nations Development Programme, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Monetary Fund, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the World Food Programme, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees-to maintain and increase their current and future programmes of assistance to Botswana in carrying out its planned development projects without interruption and to cooperate closely with the Secretary-General in organizing an effective international programme of assistance;

9. Further draws the attention of the international community to the special account which was established at United Nations Headquarters by the Secretary-General to receive contributions for assistance to Botswana;

10. Requests the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to continue his humanitarian assistance programmes on behalf of refugees in Botswana and urges the international community to provide him speedily with the necessary means to carry out these programmes;

11. Further requests the specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system to report regularly to the Secretary-General on the steps they have taken and the resources they have made available to assist Botswana;

12. Requests the Secretary-General:

(a) To continue his efforts to mobilize the resources necessary for an effective programme of financial, tenical and material assistance to Botswana;

(b) To ensure that adequate financial and budgetary arrangements are made to continue the mobilization of resources and to co-ordinate the international programme of assistance to Botswana;

(c) To arrange for a review of the economic situation of Botswana in time for the matter to be considered by the Economic and Social Council at its sixty-fifth session;

(d) To keep the situation in Botswana under constant review, to maintain close contact with Member States, regional and other intergovernmental organizations, the specialized agencies and international financial institutions and other organizations mentioned in the present resolution, and to report on the question to the General Assembly at its thirty-third session.

101st plenary meeting
13 December 1977

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[1] Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-second Year, Supplement for January, February and March 1977, document S/12307. [2] A/32/287-S/12421. For the printed text, see Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-second Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1977. [3] A/32/287-S/12421, annex. For the printed text, see Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-second Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1977. [4] Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-second Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1977, document S/12326.