Summary of statements made during the general debate

Abstract

On the issue of ECA Conference, the representative strongly supported the ECA Executive Secretary's intention to stimulate increased attendance at these conferences and meetings by focusing the agenda of such conferences and meetings on specific themes and by reducing the length and frequency of future meetings to one in every three years. However, he suggested that in addition to the measures being suggested, efforts should be made to ensure close coordination with the OAU in scheduling of meetings and conferences. this Summary of Statements made during the General Debate.