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24 October 1972<\/p>\n
59. As stated in paragraph 44 above, the Working Group continues to assume that, as long as a just and lasting settlement of the problem of the Palestine refugees has not been achieved, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA’s services, in the form of relief assistance, health care and education, must be maintained at least at their present minimal level.<\/p>\n
60. Although it has been possible to avoid any reductions in the Agency’s services over the last two years, largely because of substantial additional voluntary contributions from some of the traditional contributing Governments and some new contributors, including assistance from some United Nations agencies and other intergovernmental organizations, the Working Group is duty-bound to point out and emphasize once again the gravity of the situation. The Agency’s cash position remains precarious and the financial crisis has not been solved. The Working Group believes that a gap of approximately 10 per cent between contributions and required expenditures is likely to persist unless further and continuous efforts are made to secure the increased contributions necessary for the maintenance of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA’s activities et their present level.<\/p>\n
61. The Working Group is convinced that the continuation of the present services rendered by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA is dependent on voluntary contributions from Governments. Thus, there is general agreement in the Working Group that voluntary contributions from Governments, including contributions in kind, must continue to be the principal source of the Agency’s funds.<\/p>\n
62. Some members of the Working Group hold the view that Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA ‘s budget should be totally or in part incorporated into the United Nations regular budget. other Members of the Working Group hold the view that no part of the Agency’s expenses should be transferred to the United Nations regular budget. If the mandate of the Working Group should be extended, the feasibility of such a transfer could be further discussed. However, it is clear that agreement could not be reached in the present circumstances.<\/p>\n
63. In order to obtain increased contributions from all potential sources and thus ensure that no reduction in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA’s present services has to be envisaged in the immediate years to come, the Working Group considers it important that adequate information and public relations activities highlighting the humanitarian needs of the Palestine refugees be undertaken by appropriate existing information organs within the United Nations system, such as the Office of Public Information.<\/p>\n
64. On the basis of the above general conclusions, the Working Group recommends that:<\/p>\n
(a) Further efforts should be made to obtain contributions from those Governments which have not contributed in the past;<\/p>\n
(b) Further efforts should also be made to obtain greater contributions from those Governments which have so far contributed inadequately;<\/p>\n
(c) Efforts should be made to ensure that the substantial contributions from the traditional contributors continue;<\/p>\n
(d) Governments which have recently increased the level of their contributions should be requested to maintain the higher level of their support for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA;<\/p>\n
(e) All Governments should be urged to pledge their voluntary contributions to the Agency as a matter of the highest priority;<\/p>\n
(f) In order to ease the persisting liquidity crisis of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA, Governments should be urged to pay their voluntary contributions for next year and each succeeding year as early as possible;<\/p>\n
(g) A special appeal should be made to Governments for immediate payment bf pledged contributions which remain unpaid at the present time;<\/p>\n
(h) United Nations agencies and organizations should be encouraged to support Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA to the extent possible within the framework of their constitutional requirements and budgetary possibilities;<\/p>\n
(i) Further efforts should be made to maintain the highest possible level of contributions from non-governmental organizatior.s and other private sources, such as commercial enterprises and humanitarian contributors and organizations.<\/p>\n
65. The Working Group has come to the conclusion that, in order to obtain the necessary increased voluntary contributions from Governments as well as contributions from other sources, further vigorous and constant fund-raising activities on behalf of the Agency, in close consultation with the CommissionerGeneral of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA, are essential. This might be carried out:<\/p>\n
(a) By the Secretary-General through means considered most suitable, including co-operation with interested Governments;<\/p>\n
(b) By the Working Group, if its mandate is extended at least with regard to fund-raising;<\/p>\n
(c) By an intergovernmental group set up for the purpose;<\/p>\n
(d) In any other manner that the General Assembly might deem appropriate. The Working Group would, however, refrain from making any specific recommendations on this matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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