Special economic assistance to Guinea : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
| Publisher | UN General Assembly |
| Author | UN General Assembly (40th sess. : 1985-1986) |
| Publication Date | 17 December 1985 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | A/RES/40/235 |
| Reference | 40 |
| Cite as | UN General Assembly, Special economic assistance to Guinea : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly, 17 December 1985, A/RES/40/235, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3b00f0022c.html [accessed 23 May 2023] |
Special economic assistance to Guinea
The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 39/202 of 17 December 1984, in which it appealed to the international community to contribute generously, through bilateral and multilateral channels, to the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development of Guinea, Noting that the persistence of unfavourable climatic conditions in the northern part of the country has led to enormous losses in crop and livestock production, Deeply concerned by the fact that Guinea continues to suffer serious economic and financial difficulties arising from a marked balance-of-payments deficit, onerous external debt charges and the massive return of formerly exiled persons, Taking into consideration the objectives of Guinea's Interim Programme of National Rehabilitation for the period 1985-1987, whose implementation continues to be hampered by the lack of necessary resources, Noting with satisfaction the considerable efforts made by the Government and people of Guinea to ensure the country's reconstruction, rehabilitation and development, despite existing constraints, Noting that the Government of Guinea, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other international agencies concerned, is preparing a conference of donors for Guinea, which will be organized as soon as possible, Considering that Guinea is one of the least developed countries, Noting the statement made by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation of the Republic of Guinea on 4 October 1985, in which he described his country's economic problems, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on assistance to Guinea,1. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report and for the steps he has taken to mobilize assistance to Guinea;
2. Expresses its gratitude to the States and organizations that have provided assistance to that country;
3. Again appeals to the international community, including the specialized agencies and other United Nations bodies and organizations, to contribute generously, through bilateral or multilateral channels, to Guinea's economic and social development;
4. Invites all States and relevant organizations of the United Nations system to provide the Government of Guinea with all possible assistance with a view to meeting the population's critical humanitarian needs and to furnish it, as appropriate, with food, medicaments and essential hospital and school equipment;
5. Also invites the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Children's Fund, the World Food Programme, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development to intensify and expand their assistance programmes in order to meet the needs of Guinea;
6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue and intensify his efforts to mobilize all possible assistance within the framework of the United Nations system in order to assist the Government of Guinea in its rehabilitation and development efforts;
7. Also requests the Secretary-General to report to the Economic and Social Council, at its second regular session of 1986, and to the General Assembly, at its forty-first session, on the progress achieved in the implementation of the present resolution..
