UN: Second Committee approves text urging reconstruction, rehabilitation aid to help

[NASSIR]

UN: Second Committee approves text urging reconstruction, rehabilitation aid to help Somalia overcome effects of civil war, drought, tsunami; It also passes three other drafts resolutions on humanitarian relief; Holds panel discussion on energy efficiency;

 

M2 PRESSWIRE-November 14, 2005

 

 

Expressing concern over the effects of civil war on Somalia, ongoing drought and the 2004 tsunami, the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) recommended that the General Assembly urge donor countries, regional and subregional organizations to contribute to that country's reconstruction and rehabilitation, through the rapid assistance programme and efforts coordinated by the United Nations, according to one of four draft resolutions that it approved unanimously today.

 

By other terms of that draft, the Assembly would call on the international community to assist in establishing aggressive programmes focusing on short-, medium- and long-term measures in the areas of institutional development, policy and legislation development, land use and soil management, marine and coastal ecosystem management, and disaster management. It should also assist in conducting critical assessments of environmental impacts in tsunami-affected areas, drought and flood-affected areas, and of toxic and other wastes.

 

Also by that text, on assistance for humanitarian relief and the economic and social rehabilitation of Somalia (document A/C.2/60/ L.8/Rev.2), the Assembly wouldurge Somali leaders to increase the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance by improving security on the ground, among other actions. It would also urge the international community to support the need for peacebuilding measures and for the speedy implementation of programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of militias throughout Somalia, to stabilize the entire country and ensure the effectiveness of its Transitional Federal Government. The Assembly would further call on the international community to urgently provide assistance and relief to the Somali people, to alleviate the consequences of the civil war.

 

Further by the draft, the Assembly would urge all States, as well as intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, to assist the transitional federal institutions to embark on the rehabilitation of basic social and economic services, as well as institution-building, at all levels throughout the country. In addition, it would urge the Somali parties to respect the security and safety of United Nations personnel, those of its specialized agencies, non-governmental organizations and all other humanitarian personnel, and to guarantee their complete freedom of movement and safe access throughout Somalia.

 

 

By a draft on economic assistance for the reconstruction and development of Djibouti (document A/C.2/60/L.5/Rev.1), approved as orally amended, the General Assembly would appeal to all Governments, international financial institutions, specialized agencies and non-governmental organizations to respond adequately to the country's financial and material needs, in line with its poverty- reduction strategy. Also by that text, the Assembly would encourage the Government of Djibouti to continue its efforts to consolidate democracy, the promotion of good governance and the eradication of poverty, despite difficult economic and regional realities.

[Taleexi]

Mr.Caamir thanks for the piece!