A/RES/59/111 6. Notes with appreciation the contribution of the non-governmental organizations through local and regional meetings, as well as the programmes and activities throughout civil society undertaken in support of the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the International Year of the Family; Recommends that all relevant agencies of the United Nations system, 7. civil society organizations, the media, religious and community-based organizations as well as the private sector contribute to developing strategies and programmes aimed at strengthening the livelihood of families; Encourages United Nations agencies and bodies, including the regional 8. commissions, as well as intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and research and academic institutions, to work closely with the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the Secretariat in a coordinated manner on familyrelated issues, inter alia, by sharing experience and findings, in recognition of their valuable role in family policy development at all levels; Decides to celebrate the anniversary of the International Year of the 9. Family on a ten-year basis. 67th plenary meeting 6 December 2004 2