Activities of Regional Economic Commissions and Economic Development of Under-Developed Countries

A/RES/627(VII)View PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1953.

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8 subjects

Asia and the Pacific Conferences Economic Development Europe Inter-Agency Cooperation Latin America Trade Facilitation Training Programmes

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6 operative paragraphs

Notes with satisfaction that the Economic Commissions for Latin America and for Asia and the Far East have been especially active in promoting the acceleration of economic development of the countries in their respective regions, in accordan,:e with the instructions ·of the General Assembly and of the Economic and Social Council, and believes that this activity should be further intensified ;

Commends in particular:

The collaboration established between the Economic Commissions for Europe, for Latin America and fot Asia and the Far East in promoting more trade between the countries of their respective regions, and declares that this collaboration should be furthered not only among these countries but also with countries of other regions, bearing in mind the objectives mentioned in General Assembly resolution 523 (VI) of 12 January 1952 and in particular its paragraph 1 (b),9 relevant policy decisions of the Economic and Social Council and the terms of reference of the Commissions;

( b) The way in which the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East, through its integrated studies, meetings of experts, specialized conferences and training centres on various aspects of economic development, is promoting trade and exerting efforts to develop the natural resources and industries of the countries of the region ;

( c) The activities of the Economic Commission for Latin America in the matter of the economic development of the countries of the region, and especially:

( i) Its initiative in inviting the governments of the Central-American Republics to carry out a joint programme of great potential significance with a view to the economic integration of these countries, and believes it would be useful to explore the possibility of similar initiatives;

The integrated studies it has initiated of the economic potentialities and development of various Latin-American countries;

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The meetings of experts on basic industries;

The improvements brought about by the Commissions in the inland transport of their respective regions.

21 December 1952.

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