Long-Term and Effective Solution of the Problems Caused by Natural Disasters in Bangladesh

A/RES/40/231View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1986.

What subjects does this mandate have?

8 subjects

Aid Coordination Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Disaster Prevention Disaster Relief International Financial Institutions International Organizations Natural Disasters

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6 operative paragraphs

Expresses its appreciation to the international community for its interest in and support to Bangladesh in its relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts following the natural disaster;

Also expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for the support provided by him, particularly through the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator and other operational agencies of the United Nations system in Bangladesh;

Appeals to all Member States, specialized agencies, and other organs and bodies of the United Nations system, as well as international economic and financial institutions, to respond urgently and generously to assist Bangladesh in its plans and programmes to secure a long-term and effective solution of the problems caused by natural disasters;

Requests the relevant organs, organizations and bodies of the United Nations system and other multilateral organizations to take appropriate measures to provide assistance to Bangladesh for disaster preparedness and prevention programmes, taking into account the existing coordinated efforts of Member States;

Requests the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator to assist, in co-operation with other relevant agencies, the Government of Bangladesh in preparing a time-bound plan in this regard;

Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its forty-first session on the progress made in the implementation of the present resolution.

_____________ ,_'_. _R_eso_lu_ti_·o_n_s _ad_o_p_ted_o_n_t~e_re_po_rt_s ()_f !~e Second Committee_· ______ _ 165 Official Records of the General Assemblv, Fort1e1h Sessum. Second 167 A/38!201-E/1983/69 and orr I and 2. annex I, sect. E: A1Jg ~II• Committee, 32nd meeting, paras. 14-16.

• sect. XIII: A/19/382. 166 A/39/382.

108 A 401•+41, sect. Xl

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