A/RES/58/236 Recognizing the emergence of the World Bank Multi-Country HIV/AIDS Programme and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the contributions of private foundations as important sources of new and additional funding, Noting with concern that, although many Member States have met the 2003 targets contained in the Declaration of Commitment, considerable gaps remain, Also noting with concern that, at the current rate of implementation and fulfilment of commitments, many countries are unlikely to meet the targets for 2005, Recognizing that many developing countries may not have the financial or human resources capacity to mount an effective response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and in this context underlining the importance of international cooperation, Noting that, despite improvement, current global resources available for HIV/AIDS are less than half of the 10 billion United States dollars considered necessary for an effective response in 2005 alone and that substantial new funding will be required in order to meet the global resource targets, Also noting that intensified implementation will require partnership and enhanced cooperation at all levels, as well as enhanced support for human and institutional capacity development and considerably increased financial resources, Further noting that implementation has to be intensified through partnerships at the national, regional and international levels in order to offer infected and affected people and communities in developing countries and countries with economies in transition medicines and related technology which are affordable, easy to use and readily available, Encouraged that an increasing number of companies in the private sector are offering prevention, care and treatment services to employees and their families, while noting the need for continued efforts in this regard, Recalling Commission on Human Rights resolution 2003/47 of 23 April 2003, 3 1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on progress towards implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS; 4 2. Reaffirms its commitment to the goals and targets contained in the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS1 and the United Nations Millennium Declaration2 and to their implementation; 3. Stresses with deep concern that the HIV/AIDS emergency, with its devastating scale and impact, requires urgent actions in all fields and at all levels; 4. Urges relevant United Nations organizations, as well as other relevant international organizations, to further support national efforts for implementation of the Declaration of Commitment and address the issue of the cost, availability and affordability of drugs and related technology; _______________ 3 See Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 2003, Supplement No. 3 (E/2003/23), chap. II, sect. A. 4 A/58/184. 3