30 May 1991

12th plenary meeting

United Nations Research Institute for Social Development

The Economic and Social Council,

Recalling Commission for Social Development resolution 31/2 of 22 March 1989,

Recognizing the importance of research on social issues for the formulation and implementation of development policies, and considering the functions of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development and the important contribution it makes in that area,

Recognizing also that the Institute has complied with the recommendations of the Commission for Social Development in past years, particularly with regard to its catalytic role and its support for research carried out by national research bodies,

Stressing the need to ensure that the Institute has the capacity to implement its overall programme,

Considering the appeal made on various occasions by the Board of the Institute to the Commission for an increase in the number of donor countries,

Having considered the report of the Board of the Institute on its activities during the period 1 November 1989 to 31 October 1990,

1. Takes note of the report of the Board of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development;

2. Expresses its appreciation to Governments providing financial support to the Institute;

3. Invites those Governments that have not yet done so to make financial contributions to the Institute according to their ability, and those Governments that already support the Institute to consider increasing their contribution, in both cases on a regular or project-by-project basis;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide financial and other administrative services to the Institute in line with its original status.