A UNITED NATIONS General Assembly Distr. GENERAL A/RES/49/158 7 February 1995 Forty-ninth session Agenda item 96 RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY [on the report of the Third Committee (A/49/606)] 49/158. Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, particularly its technical cooperation capacity The General Assembly, Recognizing the direct relevance of crime prevention and criminal justice to sustained development, stability, security and improved quality of life, Convinced of the desirability of closer coordination and cooperation among States in combating crime, including drug-related crimes such as terrorism, illicit arms trade and money laundering, and bearing in mind the role that could be played by both the United Nations and regional organizations in this respect, Bearing in mind the goals of the United Nations in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice, specifically the reduction of criminality, more efficient and effective law enforcement and administration of justice, respect for human rights and promotion of the highest standards of fairness, humanity and professional conduct, Recognizing the urgent need to assist countries, particularly transition, with their efforts in into practice, including training to increase technical cooperation activities developing countries and countries in translating United Nations policy guidelines and upgrading of national capacities, Stressing the urgent need to improve regional, interregional and international cooperation and coordination of activities aimed at combating crime in its multifaceted aspects, Noting the continued increase in the workload of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Branch of the Secretariat, as well as the considerable obstacles to the full and effective implementation of its programme activities, resulting from the lack of appropriate institutional capacity, 95-76579