5 February 1988

4th plenary meeting

Arrangements For The Meeting Of The Ad Hoc Committee Of The Whole

on the review and appraisal of the United Nations Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986-1990

The Economic and Social Council,

Recalling General Assembly resolution 42/163 of 8 December 1987 on the United Nations Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986-1990,

Having considered the note by the Secretary-General on the review and appraisal of the United Nations Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986-1990,

1. Takes note with appreciation of the arrangements proposed by the Secretary-General in his note on the review and appraisal of the United Nations Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986-1990;

2. Requests the governing bodies of all relevant organs of the United Nations system to include an item on the review and appraisal of the Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986-1990, adopted by the General Assembly in resolution S-13/2 of 1 June 1986, in the agenda of forthcoming meetings and to report as soon as possible, at the latest by 31 July 1988, on both the outcome of their deliberations on the matter and their contributions in support of the implementation of the Programme of Action since its adoption, to the Ad Hoc Committee of the Whole that has been entrusted with the preparation of the review and appraisal of the Programme of Action;

3. Invites all Governments to communicate in writing to the Secretary-General as soon as possible, at the latest by 31 July 1988, their contributions and information on their efforts in support of the implementation of the Programme of Action since its adoption;

4. Invites intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to report on their contributions, particular perspectives and efforts related to the implementation of the Programme of Action and to make specific recommendations on further measures that need to be taken for submission to the Ad Hoc Committee.