Mandate
The regular programme of technical cooperation, established by the General Assembly in its resolution 58 (I) in 1946, serves to support developing countries, least developed countries, countries with economies in transition, and countries emerging from conflict in their capacity development efforts. Subsequent resolutions expanded the RPTC mandate include focus on public administration (1952), human rights (1955) and regional advisory services (1971). These efforts are geared towards achieving internationally agreed development goals and the outcomes of United Nations conferences and summits, including the MDGs.
The programme’s broad objective is to support and advance processes aimed at developing the capacities of Governments, through both individuals and institutions, to formulate and implement policies for sustainable economic and social development. The sharing of experiences across countries and regions, South-South cooperation, and the building of knowledge networks to facilitate continued exchange and assistance and ensure sustainability, are increasingly being promoted through the programme. The mandate of the RPTC remains broad and was subject to review in the 2004 Lindores Report and 2006 Mandate Review commissioned by the General Assembly.
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