United Nations
A/RES/60/34
General Assembly
Distr.: General
17 March 2006
Sixtieth session
Agenda item 41
Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 30 November 2005
[without reference to a Main Committee (A/60/L.24 and Add.1)]
60/34. Public administration and development
The General Assembly,
Recalling all pertinent resolutions, in particular its resolution 59/55 of
2 December 2004 on public administration and development,
Acknowledging the tenth anniversary of the resumed fiftieth session of the
General Assembly, on public administration and development, held in April 1996,
Recognizing the important role played by public administration with respect to
the planning and provision of public services and the positive contribution it can
make to the creation of an enabling environment to promote sustainable
development,
Emphasizing the need to improve
accountability of public administration,
the
efficiency,
transparency
and
Reiterating that efficient, accountable, effective and transparent public
administration, at both the national and international levels, has a key role to play in
the implementation of the internationally agreed development goals, including the
Millennium Development Goals,
Noting that the capacities of public institutions and human resources will play
a vital role in the ability of Member States to effectively achieve the Millennium
Development Goals,
Acknowledging, further, that measures that increase participatory and
transparent governance will help Member States to build and strengthen state
capacity to address development and other challenges,
Stressing the importance of participatory public administration responsive to
the needs of the people, and good governance,
1.
Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General; 1
2.
Emphasizes that good governance and transparent and accountable public
administration at the national and international levels will contribute to the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals;
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A/60/114.