26 May 1988

15th plenary meeting

International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women

The Economic and Social Council,

Recalling its resolution 1987/25 of 26 May 1987,

Recalling also General Assembly resolution 42/65 of 30 November 1987,

Having considered the report of the Board of Trustees of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women on its eighth session,

Convinced that the programme activities of the Institute have helped to promote greater general awareness of the linkages between research, training and information on questions relating to women and development, which is an essential prerequisite for bringing about developmental changes benefiting women and society,

1. Takes note with satisfaction of the report of the Board of Trustees of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women on its eighth session and the decisions contained therein;

2. Expresses its satisfaction with the work done by the Institute in its innovative research on economic activities of women, particularly in the informal sector of the economy, and with the flexible modular approach to training, which strengthens national training capabilities and should be further developed;

3. Notes the programme budget of the Institute for the biennium 1988-1989 approved by the Board of Trustees at its eighth session, which is consistent with the goals of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women;

4. Recommends that the Institute, in keeping with its statute, continue to co-operate with the organizations of the United Nations system in the implementation of its programmes and possibly implement research and training projects within its area of competence funded by the United Nations Development Programme;

5. Renews its appeal to Governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and other potential donors to contribute to the Trust Fund for the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women.