UN Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs,
with support from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA)
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| UN Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, with support from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) |
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I. EXCERPTS FROM THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 1991/93 - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POPULATION
AND DEVELOPMENT
Recalling its resolution 1989/91 of 26 July 1989, in which it
decided to convene an international meeting on population in 1994,
under the auspices of the United Nations.
Emphasizing the national sovereignty of all countries in
formulating, adopting, and implementing their population policies,
mindful of their culture, values and traditions, as well as of
their social, economic and political conditions, and consistent
with human rights and with the responsibilities of individuals,
couples and families...
Decided that the objectives of the conference should be:
a) To contribute to the review and appraisal of the progress made
in reaching the objective, goals and recommendations of the World
Population Plan of Action and, to identify the obstacles
encountered.
b) To identify instruments and mechanisms in order to ensure the
operational implementation of the recommendations
c) To maintain and strengthen the level of awareness of population
issues on the international agenda and their linkage to
development.
d) To consider the desired focus of intensified action at the
global, regional and national levels, as well as all necessary
ways and means of treating population issues in their proper
development perspective during the forthcoming decade and beyond.
e) To adopt a set of recommendations for the next decade in order
to respond to the population and development issues of high
priority identified.
f) To enhance the mobilization of resources needed, especially in
developing countries, for the implementation of the results of the
Conference.
Emphasized that population, sustained economic growth and
sustainable development will be the overall theme of the
Conference.
Proclaimed that the Arab Republic of Egypt to be the Venue.