Corporate Policy Papers
UNCDF and the United Nations General Assembly
Resolutions adopted on the reports of the Second Committee
3249 (XXIX). United Nations Capital Development Fund
The General Assembly,
Recalling its resolutions 2186 (XXI) of 13 December 1966 and 3122 (XXVIII) of 13 December 1973,
Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 2186 (XXI), in particular those contained in articles I, II and III relating to the purpose, guiding principles and general economic provisions of the United Nations Capital Development Fund,
Noting the efforts of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme aimed at using most effectively the resources of the United Nations Capital Development Fund first and foremost for the benefit of the least developed among the developing countries,
Emphasizing that the United Nations Capital Development Fund should be enabled to discharge effectively its responsibilities regarding the elaboration and execution of the projects, through appropriate administrative support,
Welcoming the recent contributions and support pledged to the United Nations Capital Development Fund by some developed countries,
1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary General and the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme;
2. Reaffirms the provision of article IV, paragraph 2, of General Assembly resolution 2186 (XXI) regarding expenses for administrative activities of the United Nations Capital Development Fund and, as an interim measure, calls upon the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme to bear such costs from the administrative budget of the Programme;
3. Invites all countries, especially those developed countries which have not so far contributed to the United Nations Capital Development Fund, to provide substantial voluntary contributions to the Fund so as to make it fully operative and effective;
4. Decides to preserve the original function of the United Nations Capital Development Fund until 31 December 1975, in accordance with the measures set forth in paragraph 1 of General Assembly resolution 2321 (XXII) of 15 December 1967.
2306th plenary meeting
4 December 1974
