It was noted that these developments had a negative impact on the transparency and manageability of the process and that under current arrangements it was becoming impossible to cope with the workload.

The Programme of Action makes a strong statement in support of family reunification and directly links the long term manageability of international migration with ensuring that the option of remaining in one apos s country is a viable one.

11. The purpose of the procedural improvements suggested above is to ensure that, even within the practical limits of an increase in membership which are dictated by the need for manageability, the Council apos s capacity to respond consistently to security problems in all parts of the world is as strong as possible.