Preparations for the United Nations conference-exposition on human settlements

Abstract

The General Assembly decided to organize in Vancouver, Canada from 31 May to 11 June 1976 a Conference-Exposition on Human Settlements in order to facilitate exchanges of information concerning problems on human settlements, to call the attention of Governments and international organizations to possible solution to those problems and to contribute to safeguarding and improving the quality of life throughout the world. For the purpose of preparing for the Conference, the General Assembly established a committee composed of 58 members, including 16 African States, and requested the Secretary-General of the United Nations to set up a Conference secretariat and to appoint the Secretary-General of the Conference.