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V. Resolutions adopted on the reports of the Second Committ/•· 175 to ensure the provision of the necessary funds, in accord­ ance with paragraph 7 of General Assembly resolution 34/ 96 of 13 December 1979, for the first General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organiza­ tion, to be held in two parts for a total duration of no more than thirteen days, and other costs associated with the con­ version of the organization into a specialized agency; 6. Decides further that. in anticipation of the speedy conversion of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization into a specialized agency, the Secretary­ General should adjust the calendar of conferences and meetings of the United Nations for the biennium 1984- 1985208 so that only one session of the Industrial Develop­ ment Board will be held in 1985; 7. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his efforts, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 38/193, for the immediate conversion of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization into a spe­ cialized agency. 104th plenary meeting 18 Decemher 1984 39/232. Industrial development co-operation The General Assemhly, Recalling its resolutions 320 I (S-VI) and 3202 (S-VI) of May 1974, containing the Declaration and the Pro- gramme of Action on the Establishment of a New Interna­ tional Economic Order, 3281 (XXIX) of 12 December 1974, containing the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States, 3362 (S-VII) of 16 September 1975 on development and international economic co-operation and 35/56 of 5 December 1980, the annex to which con­ tains the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade, in which, inter alia, the importance of industrialization in the development of developing countries is stressed, 2119 Recalling also the Lima Declaration and Plan of Action on Industrial Development and Co-operation,2111 in which were laid down the main measures and principles for industrial development and co-operation within the framework of the establishment of the new international economic order, and the New Delhi Declaration and Plan of Action on Industrialization of Developing Countries and International Co-operation for their Industrial Devel­ opment,211 in which a strategy was spelt out for the further industrialization of developing countries. Reaffirming its resolution 38/ l 92 of 20 December 1983, as well as all other relevant resolutions in the field of industrial development co-operation, Concerned about the continuing negative impact of the world economic crisis on the economic development and industrialization of the developing countries, Urging developed countries to take fully into account the broad international implications of their policy deci­ sions, including their impact on developing countries and industrial development, Also urging developed countries to promote conditions conducive to the sustained world economic recovery so necessary for revitalizing the industrialization of develop­ ing countries by, inter alia, substantially increasing their financial and technical assistance, 208 A/AC.172/92. 209 Resolution 35/56, annex, paras. 7c-80. 210Sec A/IOI 12. chap. IV. 2 1 I ID/CONF.4122 and Corr. I. chap VI 212 ID!CONf.5146 and Corr. I Stressing the importance of economic co-operation among developing countries as an integral part of a global development effort and of an interdependent world econ­ omy and urging the enhancement of such co-operation in the field of industrialization, • Reafi rming the role of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization as the central co-ordinating organ in the United Nations system having a primary responsibility for promoting the transfer of industrial tech­ nology to developing countries and for the promotion and acceleration of their industrial development, 1:·xpressing its concern that contributions to the United Nations Industrial Development Fund have remained far below the agreed desirable level of $50 million and that the level of the Fund has gradually declined in real terms since its establishment. Reaffirming the importance and effectiveness of the Senior Industrial Development Field Advisers Programme in implementing the wide range of programmes and serv­ ices rendered by the United Nations Industrial Develop­ ment Organization, Expressing its concern that the availability of funds from the United Nations Development Programme, which is the main source of funding for the technical assistance activities of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, has been reduced substantially in the past few years, Recognizing that the efforts of developing countries to develop their industrial technological capabilities should be supported by the international community and the importance of facilitatmg the transfer of technology to developing countries, Having considered the report of the Fourth General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization,212 held at Vienna from 2 to 19 August 1984, and the report of the Industrial Development Board on its eighteenth session, 211 REPORT OF THE FOURTH GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED NATIONS INDlJSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANJZA TION I. 'J ·akes note of the report of the Fourth General Con­ ference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization; 2. Notes with concern that the Conference was unable to yield results commensurate with the dimensions of the problems confronting the developing countries concerning their industrialization and confronting the world economy as a whole; l. Endorses the resolutions adopted by the Con­ ference214 and calls for their immediate and effective implementation; 4. Notes with regrc1 that the Conference could not adopt two draft resolutions concerning world industrial restructuring and redeployment and the mobilization of financial resources for industrial development; 211 5. Welcomes the decision of the Conference to accord high priority to industrial co-operation among developing 21.10/fic,a/ R,,cords (}/the Gl'neraf .·lss,•mhlr, Fhmr-mnth Sessum. Suppl,·­ ment No. /6 (A/39/16). 214 See ID/CONF.5146 and Corr. I, chap. 11, sect. B. •1111,,d. sect. C See also S•Tt. :X.B.4, decisions 39/446 and 391447 176 General Assembly-Thirty-ninth Session countries in the activities and programmes of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization; 6. Welcomes also the decision of the Conference to give priority to strengthening the technological capabilities of developing countries, which are an important element in the industrialization process; 7. Decides that adequate resources should be provided in the budget of the United Nations Industrial Develop­ ment Organization to implement fully all its mandates, particularly those in support of the activities established in priority areas, and authorizes the Secretary-General to take appropriate action to this end; 8. Welcomes the announcements to allocate new and additional voluntary contributions to the United Nations Industrial Development Fund, including contributions through trust funds, and calls upon all countries, in partic­ ular the developed countries, to contribute or to increase their contributions to the United Nations Industrial Development Fund so as to reach, at the earliest date pos­ sible, the agreed desirable funding level of $50 million a year; 9. Requests the United Nations Industrial Develop­ ment Organization to take appropriate action to imple­ ment the resolutions and recommendations of the Con­ ference; I 0. Calls upon all organs, organizations and bodies of the United Nations system to respond positively to the rel­ evant resolutions and recommendations addressed to them by tht> Conference; II REPORT OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD ON ITS EIGHTEENTH SESSION I. Takes note of the report of the Industrial Develop­ ment Board on its eighteenth session; 2 Decides that in 1985 the regular budget of the United Nations will provide for maintaining the total number of existing posts in the Senior Industrial Develop­ ment Field Advisers Programme, taking into account tht> allocation in the budget of the United Nations Develop­ ment Programme, as well as voluntary funding through tht> United Nations Industrial Development Organization. and requests the Secretary-General to take appropriate action to this end; 3. Appeals to developed countries to provide maxi­ mum voluntary contributions for the Senior Industrial Development Field Advisers Programme; 4. Reaffirms its support for strengthening the system of consultations, in the light of experience gained, with the objective of increasing tht> industrial capacities of develop­ ing countries. 104th plenary meeting 18 December I 984 39/233. Industrial Development Decade for Africa The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 320 I (S-VI) and 3202 (S-VI) of May 1974, containing the Declaration and the Pro- gramme of Action on the Establishment of a New Interna­ tional Economic Order, 3281 (XXIX) of 12 December 1974, containing the Charter of Economic Rights and 216 A/S-11.'14. annex I 2 l 7 See (Ž/final Record<; or thl' (;cncr-a/ ,I Y\'1•mh/r I h1r[)'··lllfllh .\ns1on \'upplement ,\'fl !6 u\:]I} 16), annc, L Duties of States, 3362 (S-Vll) of 16 September 1975 on development and international economic co-operation and 35/56 of 5 December 1980, the annex to which con­ tarns the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade, in which, inter alia, tht> importance of industrialization in the development of developing countries is stressed, 209 Recalling its resolutions 38/192 and 38/199 of 20 December 1983 and Economic and Social Council resolu­ tion 1983/70 of 29 July 1983 emphasizing the Industrial Development Decade for Africa as one of the most impor­ tant industrial development programmes of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Considering that the provision of adequate levels of resources by donor countries will contribute immensely to promoting the accelerated industrial development of African countries and the effective implementation of the Lagos Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Mon­ rovia Strategy for the Economic Development of Africa,210 Recalling Economic and Social Council resolution 1984; 70 of 27 July 1984, in which the Council noted the appeal to the General Assembly to increase substantially the allo­ cation to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization from the regular budget of the United Nations for assistance to African countries and to inter­ governmental organizations in the implementation of the programme for the Industrial Development Decade for Africa to an annual minimum level of $5 million and to place that allocation on a permanent basis, Reaffirming resolution 8 adopted on 19 August 1984 by the Fourth General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, 214 concerning the Industrial Development Decłde for Africa, Reaffirming also Industrial Development Board resolu­ tion 57 (XVIII) of 19 May 1984,217 in which the Board, inter a/ia, reaffirmed its request to the United Nations Development Programme to allocate adequate financial resources to the programme for the Decade, taking into account the high priority attached to it by the General Assembly, the Industrial Development Board and the African countries. Taking note of resolution CM/Res.941 (XL) adopted by the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity at its fortieth ordinary session,218 concerning the implementation l)f the programme for the Industrial Development Decade for Africa, Mindful of the need for African countries to undertake the priority activities designated for the preparatory phase of the programme for the Decade, Mindful also of the high level of investment expenditure required for promoting the objectives of the Decade, I. Reaffirms its resolutions 38/ I 92 and 38/199 and calls for their immediate and effective implementation; ' Takes note with satisfaction of the third progress report on the Industrial Development Decadt> for Africa, 219 prepared jointly by the Executive Director of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa; 3. Welcomes the efforts that the United Nations Indus­ trial Development Organization continually deploys in order to assist African countries and intergovernmental organizations in defining national and subregional pro­ grammt>s for the Industrial Development Decadt> for '18sec A 39 207. annex. '9 .\ .N :1111-F 1984 108. annex

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