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N ates that contributions sufficient to carry out the programme authorized in paragraph 6 of resolution 302
(IV) have not been made, and urges governments which have not yet done so to make cycry effort to mzikc voluntary contributions in response to paragraph 13 of that resolution ;
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Recognizes that direct relief cannot he terminated as provided in paragraph 6 of resolution 302 (IV) ;
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Authorizesthe Agency to continue to furnish direct relief to refugees in need, am! considers that, for the period 1 July 1951 to 30 June 1952, the equivalent of approximately $20,000,000 will be required for direct relief to refugees who are not yet reintegrated into the economy of the I'\ car East;
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Considers that, without prejudice to the provisions of paragraph 11 of Ger1eral Assembly resolution 194
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of 11 December 1948, the reintegration of the refugees into the economic life of the Near East, either by repatriation or resettlement, is essential in preparation for the time when international assistance is no longer available, and for the realization of conditions of peace and stability in the area;
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Instrucls the Agency to establish a reintegration fund which shall be utilized for projects requested by any government in the Near East and approved by the Agency for the permanent re-establishment of refugees and their removal fron, relief ;
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Considers that, for the period I July 1951 to 30 June 1952, not less than the equivalent of $30,000,000 should be contributed to the Agency for the purposes set forth in paragraph 5 above;
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Authorizesthe Agency, as circumstances permit, to transfer funds available for the current relief and w:orks programmes, and for the relief programme provided m paragraph 3 above, to reintegration projects provided for in paragraph 5 ;
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(a) Requests the President of the General Assembly to appoint a Negotiating Committee composed of seven or mor_e memb~rs for the purpose of consulting, as soon as possible dnrmg the current session of the General Assembly, with Member and non-member States as to the amounts which governments may be willing to contribute on a voluntary basis towards :
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The current programme for relief and works for the period ending 30 June 1951, bearing in mind the need for securing contributions from l\fernher States which have not yet contributed ;
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The programme of relief and reintegration projects as provided for in paragraphs 3 and 4 above for the year ending 30 June 1952;
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( b) Authorizes. the Negotiating Committee to adopt procedures best smted to the accomplishment of its task
bearing in mind :
' . ( i) The need for securing the maximum contribution m cash; . ( ii) 1:he ?esirability of ensuring that any contribution m kmd 1s of a nature which meets the requirements of the contemplated programmes ;
(!ii) The importance of enabling the United Nations Rehef and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the
11 See document A/1452. Near East to plan its programmes in ad".ance and to carry them out with funds regularly contributed;
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The degree of assistance which can continue to he rendered by specialized agencies, non-member States and other contributors;
( c) Rcq11csts that, as soon as the N ego!iating Committee has ascertained the extent to which Member States are willino- to make contributions, all dekgations lw 11otif1ecl acconlingly by the Secretary-General in order that they may consult with their governments;
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Decides that, as soon as the Negotiating Committee has completed its work, the Secretary-~eneral shall at the Committee's request arrange, during the cmrent session of the General Assembly, an appropriate mectina of Member and non-member States at which Memh;rs may commit themselves to their national contrilmtions and the contributions of non-members may be made known;
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Authorizesthe Secretary-General, in consultation with the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions, to advance funds, deemed to be available for this purpose and not exceeding $5,000,000, from the \Vorking Capital Fund to finance operations p11r~11ant to the present resolution, such sum to be repaid not later than 31 December 1951;
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Calls uponthe Secretary-General and the specialized agencies to utilize to the fullest extent the Agency's facilities as a point of reference and co-ordination for teclmical assistance programmes in the countries in which the Agency is operating;
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Expresses its appreciation to the United Nations fntcrnational Children's Emergency Fund, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultt:ral Organization, the International Refugee Organization, the International Labour Organisation and the Food and Agriculture Organization for the assistance which they have rendered, and urges them to continue to furnish all possible assistance to the Agency;
I 2. Commends the International Committee of the Red Cross, the League of Red Cross Societies, and the American Friends Servi.:e Committee for their invaluable services and whole-hearted co-operation in the distribution of relief supplies until those functions were taken over by the Agency ;
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Expresses its thanks to the numerous religious, charitable and humanitarian organizations whose programmes have brought much needed supplementary assistance to the Palestine refugees, and urges them to continue and expand, to the extent possible, the work which they have undertaken on behalf of the rcZugees;
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Extends its appreciation and thanks to the Director and staff of the Agency and the members of the Advisorv Committee for their effective and devoted work.
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2 flecember 1950.
CANADA,
EGYPT,
FRANCE, INDIA, UNITED KINGDO.'.\f OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTH- ERN IRELAND. UNITED STATES OF AMf:RICA AND URUGUAY.
