Noting the efforts of the Administering Authorities already made in this direction,
Recalli'ng that Article 7 7 of the Charter contempla tes the application of the Trusteeship System, in accordance with the terms of that Article, to the three types of territories enumerated therein,
Reaffirms that the supervisory authority over Trust Territories rests with the United Nations;
Recommends that the Administeri.ng Authorities :
(a) Take ail measures to improve and promote the political, economic, social and educational advancement of the inhabitants of Trust Territories;
(b) Take ail possible steps to accelerate the progressive development towards self-government or independence of the Trust Territories they administer.
