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United Nations Educational and Training Programme for Southern Africa

A/RES/49/17No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 41United Nations Educational and Training Programme for Southern Africa, published in 1994.

What other versions does this mandate have?

27 versions · 1969–1996
This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/50/131
  • 1996A/RES/50/131United Nations Educational and Training Programme for Southern AfricaLatestCompare with previous version
  • 1994A/RES/49/17United Nations Educational and Training Programme for Southern AfricaCompare with previous version
  • 1994A/RES/48/160United Nations Educational and Training Programme for Southern AfricaCompare with previous version
  • 1993A/RES/47/117United Nations Educational and Training Programme for Southern AfricaCompare with previous version
  • 1992A/RES/46/80United Nations Educational and Training Programme for Southern AfricaCompare with previous version

iVersions are identified automatically by matching titles within the same organ (~97% accuracy on a manual audit).

What subjects does this mandate have?

14 topics
ConsultationsCooperation Between OrganizationsEducational AssistanceEducational InstitutionsEmployment ServicesFinancial AssistanceFundraisingPrivate SectorRecommendationsScholarshipsSouth AfricaTechnical CooperationTraining ProgrammesTrust Funds

What does this mandate say?

11 operative paragraphs
1
Endorses the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Educational and Training Programme for Southern Africa;
2
Commends the Secretary-General and the Advisory Committee on the United Nations Educational and Training Programme for Southern Africa for their efforts to adjust the Programme so that it can best help meet the needs evolving from changing circumstances in South Africa, to promote generous contributions to the Programme and to enhance cooperation with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental agencies involved in educational and technical assistance to South Africa;
3
Welcomes the transfer to the United Nations Educational and Training Programme for Southern Africa, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 48/258 B of 23 June 1994, of the residual funds of the United Nations Trust Fund for South Africa;
4
Also endorses the activities of the Programme aimed at contributing to South Africa's human resource needs during this critical period of development by:
a
Expanding arrangements for co-sponsored training in sectors previously neglected for the disadvantaged majority;
b
Continuing to utilize the catalyst function of the Programme to arrange co-sponsorships to maximize the potential multiplier effect of the graduates of the Programme by strengthening institutional financial, managerial and educational skills;
c
Engaging educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, foundations and the private sector in arrangements for tuition waivers, co-sponsorships, job placement of graduates and fund-raising;
5
Encourages further contacts and consultations on the Programme between the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman of the Advisory Committee and the relevant South African ministries;
6
Expresses its appreciation to all those who have supported the Programme by providing contributions, scholarships or places in their educational institutions;
7
Appeals to all States, institutions, organizations and individuals to offer such financial and other assistance to the Programme as will enable it to carry out its programmed activities;
8
Invites the Secretary-General, in the light of the changed political circumstances in South Africa, having consulted with the Advisory Committee, to make recommendations to the General Assembly at its fiftieth session on the future role of the Programme.

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