A/RES/50/118 Page 2 Commending also the efforts made by the Community to implement its programme of action, Reaffirming that the successful implementation of the development programmes of the Community can be achieved only if the Community has adequate resources at its disposal, Noting that the effects of war, loss of life and destruction of economic and social infrastructure in southern Africa demand the continuation and strengthening of rehabilitation programmes to regenerate the economies of the countries of the region, Noting with grave concern the recurrence of drought in the region and the increase of poverty as a result, especially in rural communities, Recognizing the strengthening of democratic governance and other positive developments in the region, including the holding of elections and installation of a democratic Government in South Africa, and the restoration of democratic rule in Lesotho in September 1994, as well as the holding of multi-party elections in Malawi and recently in the United Republic of Tanzania, Welcoming with satisfaction the reintegration of Walvis Bay and the offshore islands into Namibia, and noting the impact of Walvis Bay as a major harbour on regional economic cooperation, Also noting that despite the positive developments in the political and military situation in Angola, the economic, social and humanitarian situation remains dire, and reaffirming both the importance of and the need for a continued and effective United Nations presence in promoting a negotiated settlement in Angola with a view to fostering the peace process, Noting with satisfaction the successful implementation of the General Peace Agreement for Mozambique, 4/ which has created favourable conditions for the establishment of lasting peace, the enhancement of democracy, the promotion of national reconciliation, and the implementation of a programme of national reconstruction and development in Mozambique, Recognizing the valuable and effective economic and financial contribution that some organs, organizations and bodies of the United Nations system have made to complement national and subregional efforts for the advancement of the process of democratization, rehabilitation and development in southern Africa, Welcoming the outcome of recent United Nations conferences, in particular the Fourth World Conference on Women, 5/ and recognizing the important role that women play in development in the region, 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General, 2/ in which he describes progress made in the implementation of General Assembly resolutions 4/ See S/24635 and Corr.1, annex. 5/ See A/CONF.177/20. /...