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1. Recognizes the need for the further strengthening of national, regional and international efforts to address humanitarian emergencies

Recognizing the need in emergency situations to address the continuum of relief, rehabilitation and development,

quot Recognizing the need in emergency situations to address the continuum of relief, rehabilitation and development,

The new Government is called upon to re establish its authority and capacity while responding to the continuing emergency.

The authority or body should collaborate with other authorities, competent for public health, land use planning, soils' management, waste management, etc. Legislation should provide administrative mechanisms for emergency cases and should empower the competent authorities to act immediately against damage.

quot This problem has now been addressed in broader and comprehensive terms under the concept of the Emergency Preparedness and Response.

In the two years since we adopted resolution 46 182 our capacity to deal promptly and effectively with large and complex emergencies has been severely stretched.

An allocation of 50,000 was made by UNDP for each affected country for institutional support to deal with the emergency situation.

Furthermore, the inter agency contingency plan was reviewed in late January 2005 to ensure future emergency preparedness and response strategies reflecting the evolving humanitarian context.

I therefore call on donors to urgently support United Nations efforts in maintaining mechanisms for addressing humanitarian emergencies.

It is important to consolidate cooperation amongst the various United Nations agencies that deal with emergencies so that assistance may be coordinated effectively.

14. Ms. STRÖM (Sweden) said that both emergency measures and humanitarian programmes must complement political initiatives aimed at tackling root causes.

The international emergency response system plays an important role in major disasters, when the capacity of affected countries to cope is overwhelmed.

The National Center of Emergency Social Care (EKAKV) operates as the statutory state agency of the Ministry of Health, aiming at addressing cases of domestic violence.

Bangladesh had established a food security system to meet emergencies, and had adopted a programme to provide basic nutrients rice and lentils to the poor.

5. Welcomes the efforts of the Government of Ethiopia to increase the availability of food through domestic production, to ensure access to food for households in need and to strengthen emergency response capabilities

We believe that a centralized source of rapidly available funding could help effectively address urgent needs in rapid onset emergencies and swiftly deteriorating crises.

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These programmes strengthen the capacity of land locked countries to cope with short term food emergencies and help to assess food needs and agricultural rehabilitation requirements in the event of disasters.

The Department of Humanitarian Affairs continues its collaboration with SADC to ensure that the emergency management capacity established under the programme is sustained.

If we fail on one, we will fail on the other.

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They must be addressed.

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(g) Handle emergencies jointly with the Office of Emergency Programmes.

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(a) To support and facilitate the effective conduct of United Nations activities by ensuring a coherent, effective and timely response to all security related threats and other emergencies

Communication satellites Earth orbiting satellites that enabled the setting up of emergency communication channels were being used increasingly by all those responding to an emergency.

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Responding to global threats and challenges

Addressing key challenges

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Preventing money laundering.

Reaffirming the responsibility first and foremost of States to take care of the victims of humanitarian emergencies within their own borders, while recognizing that the magnitude and duration of many emergencies may be beyond the response capacity of many affected countries,

The Office of Emergency Programmes serves as the focal point for UNICEF involvement in emergency situations.