A/RES/65/247
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Endorses the conclusions and recommendations contained in the report
of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions, 5 subject to
the provisions of the present resolution and taking into account the provisions of
General Assembly resolution 65/248 of 24 December 2010;
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Human resources management reform
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Emphasizes the fundamental importance of human resources management
reform in the United Nations as a contribution to the strengthening of the international
civil service, recalls, in this context, the reports of the International Civil Service
Commission, and reaffirms its commitment to the implementation of these reforms;
Reaffirms its support for the integrity and independence of the
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international civil service;
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Acknowledges that human resources management must play a central,
strategic role in ensuring that the Organization works in an integrated manner;
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Also acknowledges that human resources management must continuously
work to develop an Organization that is responsive and supports a culture of
empowerment and performance, allows equal access to career opportunities
irrespective of programmes and sources of funding and provides staff members with
the chance to learn and grow so that they can reach their greatest potential;
Notes the variety of human resources management initiatives that the
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Organization has undertaken since the adoption by the General Assembly of its
resolution 63/250, and recognizes that the continued implementation of the reform
initiatives will better equip the Organization to address a variable and demanding
environment in which integration and harmonization will provide the basis for
longer-term efficiencies in productivity and an improved work environment that
will, in turn, better enable the Organization to meet its mandates;
Acknowledges the efforts made by the Secretary-General to address some
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of the issues raised in its resolution 63/250, and encourages him to further intensify
his efforts in its implementation;
Urges the Secretary-General to ensure that the lessons learned from the
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implementation of previous reforms are taken into consideration in the formulation
of new proposals;
Expresses concern over the fact that not all staff representatives have
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participated in the Staff-Management Coordination Committee, and reiterates its
call upon the staff representatives from New York and management to intensify
efforts to overcome differences and to engage in a consultative process;
10. Requests the Secretary-General to report regularly on progress in the
implementation of ongoing human resources management reform, including on
efficiencies and concrete improvements;
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