Assistance to Chad.

35. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE SECOND COMMITTEE
92. Assistance to Chad

A ASSISTANCE FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHAD

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 34/120 of 14 December 1979 concerning assistance for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development of Chad, Taking into account the report of the Secretary-General of 26 September 1980[1] on the reasons why that resolution has not been implemented, Deeply concerned about the massive destruction of property and the serious damage to the economic and social infrastructure of Chad caused by the progressive deterioration of the political situation marked by armed conflict during the past fourteen years, Affirming the urgent need for international action to assist the Government of Chad in its efforts for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development of the country, Bearing in mind the concern expressed by Member States about the situation existing in Chad and the interest they have shown in its speedy return to normal conditions of life and its reconstruction and development, Considering that Chad is in a particularly disadvantageous position as one of the least developed countries which is land-locked and suffering from drought, Noting the urgent appeal made to the international community by the Vice-Chairman of the delegation of Chad before the General Assembly on 10 October 1980,[2]

1. Commends and encourages the efforts exerted by the Government and people of Chad for national reconstruction, rehabilitation and development;

2. Urgently appeals to all Member States, specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system and international economic and financial institutions to provide generous emergency aid to Chad, through bilateral or multilateral channels, with a view to meeting its reconstruction, rehabilitation and development needs;

3. Requests the Secretary-General:

(a) To organize an international programme of financial, technical and material assistance to Chad to enable it to meet its short-term and long-term needs with respect to reconstruction, rehabilitation and development;

(b) To dispatch a mission to Chad, as soon as peace is restored, to review with the Government its needs for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development of the country, and to communicate the report of the mission to the international community;

4. Requests the appropriate organizations and programmes of the United Nations system - in particular the United Nations Development Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the World Food Programme, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund-to co-operate closely with the Secretary-General in organizing an effective international programme of assistance and to report periodically to him on the steps they have taken and the resources they have mobilized to assist the country;

5. Appeals to the international community to contribute to the special account for Chad which has been established under the auspices of the United Nations Trust Fund for Special Economic Assistance Programmes for the purpose of facilitating the channelling of contributions to Chad;

6. Invites the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Children's Fund, the World Food Programme, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development to bring the special needs of Chad to the attention of their governing bodies, for their consideration, and to report on the decisions of those bodies to the Secretary-General by 15 August 1981;

7. Further requests the Secretary-General:

(a) To ensure that adequate financial and budgetary measures are taken for the organization of an effective international programme of assistance to Chad and for the mobilization of such international assistance;

(b) To keep the situation in Chad under review and to report to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session on the implementation of the present resolution.

84th plenary meeting
5 December 1980

B EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO CHAD

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 34/120 of 14 December 1979 on assistance for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development of Chad, Deeply concerned at the deterioration of the economic, social, food and health situation as a result of the continued fighting throughout the country and in the capital, Ndjamena, Recognizing the need for emergency humanitarian assistance from the international community for the people of Chad affected by the war, Affirming the urgent need for financial and material support from the international community to assist the Government of Chad in its efforts to meet the immediate needs of its people, Considering that Chad is in a particularly disadvantageous position as a least-developed, land-locked and drought-stricken country, Taking note of the urgent and moving appeal addressed to the entire international community by the Vice-Chairman of the delegation of Chad before the General Assembly on 10 October 1980,

1. Takes note with approval of resolution CM/ Res.818 (XXXV) on the assistance of the Organization of African Unity to refugees and displaced persons from Chad, adopted by the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity at its thirty-fifth ordinary session, held at Freetown from 18 to 28 June 1980;[3]

2. Appeals to all Member States, governmental and non-governmental organizations, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the specialized agencies and programmes of the United Nations system, in particular the United Nations Children's Fund, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the World Food Programme and the World Health Organization, to provide the necessary assistance, as a matter of urgency, to the Government of Chad to enable it to come to the aid of the people affected by the civil war;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to contact the Government of Chad as a matter of urgency with a view to the appointment of a resident co-ordinator in Chad who will also act as special representative for emergency relief operations;

4. Calls upon the specialized agencies and other United Nations bodies, and voluntary and non-governmental organizations to co-operate fully with the resident co-ordinator, once appointed;

5. Further requests the Secretary-General:

(a) To dispatch a mission to the Government of Chad, as a matter of urgency, to assess the scope of the problem and the volume of humanitarian assistance required;

(b) To mobilize humanitarian assistance from the international community on behalf of those suffering from the war;

(c) To report to the General Assembly at its thirty-sixth session on the progress made in the implementation of the present resolution.

84th plenary meeting
5 December 1980

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[1] A/35/488. [2] Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-fifth Session, Plenary Meetings, 33rd meeting, paras. 36-109. [3] See A/35/463 and Corr.1, annex I.