Draft resolution : concerning sub-regional office for Africa

Abstract

This draft resolution, sponsored by Cameroon, Congo-Kinshasa, Congo-Brazzaville, Dahomey, Gabon, the Central African Republic, and Chad, addresses the ongoing challenges facing the Sub-Regional Office for Central Africa under the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). Recalling previous resolutions (102(VI), 150(VII), 176(VIII), 178(VIII), and 179(VIII)), the resolution expresses concern over the continued absence of a director and insufficient staffing. It reaffirms the necessity of consultation between the ECA secretariat and member governments on key decisions, particularly regarding director appointments. The resolution mandates the Executive Secretary to appoint a director for the Kinshasa office in consultation with sub-regional governments before the first meeting of the newly established Executive Committee. Additionally, it calls for enhanced collaboration between member states and the sub-regional office and requests the Executive Secretary to report on implementation progress to the Executive Committee and the Conference of Ministers.