A/RES/49/136 Page 2 Recognizing the important and mutually complementary roles that can be played by the public and private sectors in sustained economic growth and sustained development, Recognizing also the importance of efficient and competent public administration, responsible to its own people, for the successful implementation of economic reforms in all countries, in particular in the countries with economies in transition, Emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in supporting the national efforts of developing countries in capacity-building in public administration for development, Acknowledging the importance of the activities in the framework of the United Nations programme in public administration and finance for enhancing efficiency of public administration, in particular in developing countries and countries with economies in transition, Acknowledging also the importance of exchanging views and experiences in order to promote a better understanding of the role of public administration in development and to enhance international cooperation in this field, 1. Takes note of the Tangier Declaration, 1/ adopted by the Pan-African Conference of Ministers of the Civil Service, held in Morocco on 20 and 21 June 1994; 2. Decides to resume in March-April 1996 its fiftieth session in order to examine the question of public administration and development, exchange experiences, review the activities of the United Nations in this field and make recommendations, as appropriate; 3. Invites all States to participate actively in the resumed session and to be represented at the highest possible level; 4. Requests the Group of Experts on Public Administration and Finance to contribute, through the Economic and Social Council, to the work of the resumed session, based on the experience gained in assisting developing countries and countries with economies in transition in capacity-building in public administration for development; 5. Requests the United Nations Development Programme and other relevant United Nations organizations to contribute, through the Economic and Social Council, to the work of the resumed session; 6. Invites interested non-governmental organizations to contribute, as appropriate, to the work of its resumed session; 7. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a consolidated report, through the Economic and Social Council, to the General Assembly at its resumed session, containing an analysis of the role of public administration in development and recommendations for strengthening the role of the United Nations in public administration and development for the benefit of interested developing countries and countries with economies in transition; 1/ See A/49/495, annex. /...