A/RES/56/189
Emphasizing that human resources development should be an essential
component of international development cooperation and that there is a need to
promote continuous training and capacity-building within projects and programmes
as a means of advancing such development,
Recognizing that there is a need to integrate human resources development into
comprehensive strategies that mainstream a gender perspective, taking into account
the needs of all people, in particular the needs of women and girls,
Recognizing also the vital role of South-South cooperation in supporting
national efforts at human resources development,
Expressing concern at the increasing development gap between developed and
developing countries, including the gap in knowledge, information and
communication technologies, and the increasing disparity of income in and among
nations and its adverse impact on the development of human resources, in particular
in the developing countries,
Stressing that developing countries should be assisted in their efforts to
develop capacity in and be well equipped with the knowledge of information
technologies that would enable them to benefit from the opportunities offered by
globalization and to avoid the risk of marginalization in the process of globalization,
Expressing deep concern at the devastating impact of the human
immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
pandemic, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, and of other major diseases on human
resources development, in particular in developing countries,
Emphasizing the continuing need for coordination and integration among the
organs and organizations of the United Nations system in assisting developing
countries, in particular the least developed among them, to foster the development
of their human resources, especially that of the most vulnerable groups, and for the
United Nations to continue to give priority to human resources development in
developing countries,
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Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General; 3
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Recognizes the importance of developing human resources as a means,
inter alia, of promoting economic growth and eradicating poverty as well as of
participating more effectively in the world economic system and benefiting from
globalization;
3.
Urges increased investments by all countries, the United Nations system,
international organizations, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and
civil society in all aspects of human development, such as health, nutrition,
education, training and further capacity-building, with a view to achieving
sustainable development and the well-being of all;
4.
Encourages all countries to accord priority to human resources
development in the context of the adoption of national economic and social policies,
including their financing, taking into account their financial constraints;
5.
Urges the adoption of comprehensive approaches to human resources
development which combine, among other factors, economic growth, poverty
eradication, provision of basic social services, sustainable livelihoods,
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A/56/162.