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Haiti: need for security gains to be accompanied by social, economic development

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Channel: United Nations · 2009 · News & Politics

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United Nations, New York, 6 April 2009   SYLVIE LUCAS (Luxembourg), speaking in her capacity as President of the Economic and Social Council, said it was vital that the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council work together in support of Haiti in meeting its challenges.  The Economic and Social Councils ad hoc advisory group had drafted recommendations for Haitis long-term development; the group had been re-initiated in 2004.  In its most recent report to the Economic and Social Council, in 2008, the group had taken up the economic and social conditions, as well as political developments, in Haiti.  It had also highlighted the difficulties related to the food and fuel crises, and stressed the importance of socio-economic stability, including for rural development and the provisions of food and basic needs for the most vulnerable.  The groups recommendations -- focused on improving the economic and social situation and enhancing the impact of development aid -- remained valid.

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http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2009/sc9628.doc.htm

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