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Special Assistance for the Economic Recovery and Reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A/RES/56/100No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 20bSpecial economic assistance to individual countries or regions, published in 2002.

What other versions does this mandate have?

7 versions · 1998–2004
This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/58/123
  • 2004A/RES/58/123Special assistance for the economic recovery and reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the CongoLatestCompare with previous version
  • 2003A/RES/57/146Special assistance for the economic recovery and reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the CongoCompare with previous version
  • 2002A/RES/56/100Special assistance for the economic recovery and reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the CongoCompare with previous version
  • 2001A/RES/55/166Special assistance for the economic recovery and reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the CongoCompare with previous version
  • 1999A/RES/54/96[B]Special assistance for the economic recovery and reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the CongoCompare 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?

20 topics
CeasefiresConferencesConsultationsDemocratic Republic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the Congo SituationDispute SettlementEconomic AssistanceFinancial AssistanceGender MainstreamingGreat Lakes Region (Africa)Human Rights in Armed ConflictsHumanitarian AssistanceMilitary DemobilizationNegotiationReconstructionRegional SecurityRelief PersonnelRule of LawStaff SecurityTroop Withdrawal

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

1 report of the Secretary-General submitted under this mandate, 2002.

  • 2002A/57/377Special assistance for the economic recovery and reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the Congo report of the Secretary-General

iIdentified automatically from the metadata in each report’s UN Digital Library catalogue record.

What does this mandate say?

17 operative paragraphs
1
Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General;
2
Welcomes the opening of the Inter-Congolese Dialogue on 15 October 2001, and calls upon all Congolese parties to make every effort to promote the process and ensure the success of a fully inclusive dialogue in a spirit of consensus;
3
Urges all parties concerned in the region to cease military activities, cease any support for armed groups and any recruitment, training and use of child soldiers, calls upon those States which have not done so to withdraw from the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in accordance with the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement,1 the Kampala disengagement plan2 and relevant Security Council resolutions, and urges all parties to engage in a process of political dialogue and negotiation and to create the conditions necessary for the speedy and peaceful resolution of the crisis;
4
Encourages the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue and develop its cooperation with the United Nations, its specialized agencies and other organizations in addressing the need for rehabilitation and reconstruction;
5
Also encourages the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to pursue sound macroeconomic policies and to promote good governance and the rule of the law, and urges it to exert all efforts for economic recovery and reconstruction despite the ongoing armed conflict;
6
Stresses the link between the peace process and the economic recovery of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, welcomes economic reforms undertaken by its Government, and encourages it to carry on with this process for the benefit of the entire Congolese people;
7
Also stresses the importance of the restoration of river traffic, welcomes in this regard the reopening of the Congo and the Oubangi Rivers, and expresses its support for the establishment of the Congo River Basin Commission;
8
Renews its urgent appeal to the executive boards of the United Nations funds and programmes to continue to keep under consideration the special needs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
9
Welcomes the continued and increased efforts of the Secretary-General, the United Nations system and its agencies, programmes and funds in ensuring that the gender perspective is mainstreamed in the reconstruction agenda of the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
10
Urges all parties to respect fully international humanitarian law and to ensure the safe and unhindered access of humanitarian personnel to all affected populations throughout the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the safety of United Nations and humanitarian personnel, and in that regard stresses that the reopening of the Kisangani-Kindu rail and river link would facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance, as well as the resupplying of humanitarian personnel;
11
Calls upon the international community to continue to provide support to the humanitarian relief activities within the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
12
Invites Governments to continue to provide support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
13
Requests the Secretary-General:
a
To continue to consult urgently with regional leaders, in coordination with the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity, about ways to bring about a peaceful and durable solution to the conflict, in accordance with the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement and relevant Security Council resolutions;
b
To continue to consult with regional leaders, in coordination with the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity, in order to convene, when appropriate, an international conference on peace, security and development in Central Africa and in the Great Lakes region, under the auspices of the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity, to address the problems of the region in a comprehensive manner;
c
To keep under review the economic situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a view to promoting participation in and support for a programme of financial and material assistance to the country to enable it to meet its urgent needs in terms of economic recovery and reconstruction;
d
To submit to the General Assembly at its fifty-seventh session a report on the actions taken pursuant to the present resolution.

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