Any State which is a developing State or any natural or juridical person sponsored by it and effectively controlled by it or by any other developing State, or any group of the foregoing, may notify the Authority that it wishes to submit a plan of work for exploration with respect to a reserved area.

The economy of those regions, especially as related to agriculture and forestry, is in a dire situation.

Human Rights and Security Reaffirm the commitment to human rights, democratic governance and values of freedom, equality, solidarity, tolerance, and respect for nature and shared responsibility.

UNICEF continued to play a central role in addressing such needs for displaced and other war affected children around the world.

OIOS observed a prevalence of ad hoc requests for training made without clarity regarding available funds and without any analysis of training priorities.

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Slovakia stated that it had designated the following central authorities to receive requests for mutual legal assistance (a) General Prosecutor's Office (concerning the pre trial investigation phase) and (b) Ministry of Justice (concerning the court proceedings phase)

Other drafting suggestions were raised with respect to proposed article 88a (1).

The Rapporteur for new complaints and interim measures has developed the working methods regarding the withdrawal of requests for interim measures.

That was why, in terms of drafting a new constitution, the experience of those territories was of particular interest to the Cayman Islands.

It seemed that the Government had been responsible for the disappearance of thousands of people, particularly in the northern Governorates.

As we all know, my delegation feels a special responsibility with regard to the issue of children in armed conflict.

Some systems impose special duties on a procuring entity with respect to the monitoring of ERA systems.

South Africa stated that the Director General of the Department of Transport had been designated as the authority to receive and respond to requests for assistance in terms of the Migrants Protocol.

At the same meeting, the Fourth Committee granted requests for hearings to the following petitioners in connection with its consideration of the item

Accordingly, it is particularly important to inform judges regarding the use of custody in the case of juveniles.

The Committee had continued its discussion on the definition of a United Nations operation, including the question of including the concept of risk.

Some concerns were raised regarding the implications of never permitting a derogation from the seaworthiness obligations, particularly regarding any provisions of the draft instrument which could be connected to seaworthiness, such as limitations on liability.

Noting also that some States may face particular challenges in relation to preparing submissions to the Commission,

Special procedures for aerospace objects should be required with respect to registration, liability and traffic control.

Further information was requested, particularly relating to artisanal production and small scale zinc and copper operations.

(b) Strengthening of the synergistic approach in implementation of the UNCCD.

The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has not encountered particular difficulties on issues relating to terrorist and other criminal acts.

UNCTAD has been working closely with NEPAD Secretariat, particularly with respect to investment promotion, peer reviews and science and technology.

With regard to the first category of MICA, OIOS noted that the most frequent request from HOAs for military support was for information pertaining to security conditions on the ground.

Lack of information and knowledge concerning how to apply for credit and mutual distrust between banking institutions and agricultural producers constitute additional obstacles.16

That is especially true with regard to reform of the main organ responsible for maintaining international peace and security, namely the Security Council.

The Advisory Committee questions the cost neutrality beyond the date of implementation in particular with regard to the management of the post adjustment system.

It was stressed that free, prior and informed consent was particularly relevant for the prevention of conflict and for peacebuilding.

Women in the region were also particularly vulnerable in relation to the HIV AIDS pandemic.

Recalls that the Abkhaz side bears a particular responsibility to protect the returnees and to facilitate the return of the remaining displaced population

It should also be noted that the early warning system has weaknesses in identifying risks, threats and the special vulnerability of women and, therefore, to consider the specificity of gender violence within the framework of the armed conflict.

Mr. KAHAROV (Tajikistan) added that the Ministry of the Interior had introduced a special certification requirement for the recruitment of judicial staff.

However, problems remain for some international NGOs, particularly with respect to the clearing of communication equipment and medicines.

The Secretariat noted the comments made with respect to follow up mechanisms, to which it attached particular importance.

In addition, I commend the Secretary General for his leadership, especially in advancing the United Nations reform and revitalization agenda.

However, for small countries in particular, the implicit overheads must be taken into account.

You need also state ownership, especially of land assets, in order to build and roll out infrastructures very quickly.

Results usually show that child labour rates are higher among indigenous children and that, in turn, their school attendance rates are lower, especially among girls.

I would like to emphasize two of the recommendations made at that round table that are of special interest vis à vis the discussions we have had today.

Creation of such a post would mitigate risk by improving the quality of the actuarial valuation and related projections, particularly in relation to demographic trends.

Differences remained, particularly on the scope of operations to be included in article II, paragraph 1. Australia supported extending the automatic application of the Convention to the broadest range of United Nations operations.

A challenge for developing countries would be to find out what special and preferential treatment they would require as regards the implementation of future commitments.

In particular, Turkey should clarify the relationship between the concept of secularism and article 40 of the Constitution on individual rights and freedoms.

This allows for cost savings and has been made possible by the emergence of suppliers specialized in almost each function relating to the performance of modern business.