A/RES/58/116 Expressing its concern at the severe shortage of drinkable water and the dramatic projected figures for the year 2020 as reflected in the report of the Secretary-General, 5 Noting with satisfaction that the Government of Djibouti is pursuing the implementation of a reform programme and is about to finalize with the international financial institutions a poverty reduction strategy paper, Noting with gratitude the support provided by various countries, as well as intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, to meet the humanitarian needs of the country, 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General;5 2. Declares its solidarity with the Government and the people of Djibouti, who continue to face critical developmental and humanitarian challenges owing, in particular, to the scarcity of natural resources, coupled with harsh climatic conditions and the acute issue of water supply impacting on the development aspirations of the country; Encourages the Government of Djibouti, despite difficult economic and 3. regional situations, to continue its serious efforts towards the consolidation of democracy; Notes with satisfaction the implementation of a reform programme by 4. Djibouti, and in that context appeals to all Governments, international financial institutions, the specialized agencies and non-governmental organizations to respond adequately to the financial and material needs of the country in line with the poverty reduction strategy paper; Expresses its gratitude to the intergovernmental organizations and the 5. specialized agencies of the United Nations for their contributions to the national rehabilitation of Djibouti, and invites them to continue their efforts; Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his continued 6. efforts to make the international community aware of the difficulties faced by Djibouti, and welcomes his initiative to appoint a special envoy for humanitarian affairs for the Horn of Africa, with the objective of mobilizing resources for relief support as well as sustainable development; Requests the Secretary-General to continue, in close cooperation with the 7. Government of Djibouti, his efforts to mobilize resources necessary for an effective programme of financial, technical and material assistance to Djibouti; Also requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at 8. its sixtieth session on the humanitarian situation of Djibouti and on the progress made with regard to economic assistance to Djibouti and the implementation of the present resolution. 75th plenary meeting 17 December 2003 _______________ 5 2 A/58/285.