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25.
Further decides that the Commission on Population and Development
shall meet on an annual basis, beginning in 1996;
26.
Recommends that the Economic and Social Council review, at its
substantive session of 1995, the Commission's terms of reference and mandate
so as to bring them fully into line with the provisions of paragraph 23 (c)
above;
27.
Also recommends that the Economic and Social Council, pursuant to
the decisions made on the terms of reference and enhanced mandate of the
revitalized Commission, should consider at its substantive session of 1995 the
composition of the Commission, in order to ensure that the Commission fully
fulfils its functions as provided in paragraph 23, taking into account the
integrated multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach of the Programme of
Action as well as the membership of the other functional commissions of the
Council;
28.
Requests the Economic and Social Council, at its substantive
session of 1995, to consider:
(a)
The establishment of a separate executive board of the United
Nations Population Fund;
(b)
The submission of recommendations to the Secretary-General
concerning secretariat support and coordination arrangements for the United
Nations system;
(c)
The submission of recommendations to the Secretary-General
regarding the establishment of an appropriate inter-agency coordination,
collaboration and harmonization mechanism for the implementation of the
Programme of Action;
29.
Also requests the Economic and Social Council, at its substantive
session of 1995, to review the reporting procedures within the United Nations
system regarding population and development issues, including a quinquennial
review and appraisal of the progress made in achieving the goals and
objectives of the Programme of Action, in order to ensure full support for its
implementation, bearing in mind the reporting procedures for all United
Nations conferences in the economic and social field;
30.
Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with States, to
prepare a report on institutional follow-up issues and reporting procedures in
the United Nations system, to be submitted to the Economic and Social Council
at its substantive session of 1995;
31.
Requests the Economic and Social Council:
(a)
To discuss the relevant matters concerning the implementation of
population and development programmes, as well as matters concerning
harmonization, cooperation and collaboration within the United Nations system
regarding the implementation of the Programme of Action;
(b)
To discuss the reports submitted by the different bodies and
organs on various matters related to the Programme of Action;
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