24 May 1989

15th plenary meeting

International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women

The Economic and Social Council,

Recalling its resolution 1988/31 of 26 May 1988,

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

Convinced of the importance of research, training and information on women and development, the three main functions of the Institute, for bringing about mainstream developmental changes benefiting women and society,

Welcoming the fact that the Institute has intensified its training activities and is elaborating training methodologies, materials and programmes for defined target groups,

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

2. Expresses its satisfaction at the fact that networking, the mode of operation of the Institute, has been strengthened by such activities as the consultative meeting between the regional commissions and the Institute, which contributed to programme development;

3. Recommends that the Institute give priority to co-operation with the regional commissions, other United Nations bodies and the specialized agencies in future programming of joint activities;

4. Notes with interest the International Consultative Meeting on Communications for Women in Development organized by the Institute in co-operation with other organizations of the United Nations system, and endorses the recommendation of the Board that the report of the meeting be disseminated;

5. Affirms that the role of the Institute in implementing the system-wide medium-term plan for women and development, which places emphasis on analysis of the interrelationship of factors affecting women and development, is important for the implementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women;

6. Notes that in 1990 the Institute will observe the tenth anniversary of its establishment;

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

8. Expresses its appreciation to those Governments and organizations that have contributed to the Trust Fund for the Institute, thus ensuring the continuity of research, training and information programmes crucial for improved methodological approaches relating to women and development.