Development and people of African descent 2015, para. 43

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The Working Group concludes that poverty is both a cause and a consequence of discrimination. Development should not be narrowly defined as economic development only, but must also include political, economic, social, cultural and environmental aspects, consistent with the Declaration on the Right to Development. The Working Group "recognizes that … historical injustices have undeniably contributed to the poverty, underdevelopment, marginalization, social exclusion, economic disparities, instability and insecurity that affect many people in different parts of the world, in particular in developing countries" and "recognizes the need to develop programmes for the social and economic development of these societies and the Diaspora, within the framework of a new partnership based on the spirit of solidarity and mutual respect" (Durban Programme of Action, para. 158), in areas such as debt relief, poverty eradication, market access and the promotion of foreign direct investment.
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Working Group of experts on people of African descent
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Environment
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Poverty
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
2015
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/30/56, para. 43.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
43