A/RES/55/44 Recognizing the contribution of different organizations of the United Nations system, donor States, and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to humanitarian assistance and the implementation of the projects aimed at the rehabilitation of the region, 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General1 and the information about the measures taken to solve the health, ecological, economic and humanitarian problems and to meet the needs of the Semipalatinsk region; 2. Stresses the need for continuing international attention and extra efforts in solving problems with regard to the Semipalatinsk region and its population; 3. Urges the international community to provide assistance in the formulation and implementation of special programmes and projects of treatment and care for the affected population in the Semipalatinsk region; 4. Invites all States, relevant multilateral financial organizations and other entities of the international community, including non-governmental organizations, to share their knowledge and experience in order to contribute to the human and ecological rehabilitation and economic development of the Semipalatinsk region; 5. Invites all Member States, in particular donor States, relevant organs and organizations of the United Nations system, including the funds and programmes, to participate in the rehabilitation of the Semipalatinsk region; 6. Invites the Secretary-General to pursue a consultative process, with participation of interested States and relevant United Nations agencies, modalities for mobilizing the necessary support to seek appropriate solutions to problems and needs of the Semipalatinsk region, including those prioritized in report of the Secretary-General; the on the the 7. Calls upon the Secretary-General to continue his efforts to enhance world public awareness of the problems and needs of the Semipalatinsk region; 8. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its fifty-seventh session on progress made in the implementation of the present resolution under the item entitled “Strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance”. 71st plenary meeting 27 November 2000 2