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quality and effectiveness of least developed country-focused international support measures and mechanisms is of key importance.

least developed countries achieved over the years.

in some developing countries, inter alia, through its impact on the real economy and the increase in borrowing undertaken in order to mitigate the negative impacts of the crisis, and in that regard called upon all Governments to promote and contribute to the discussions, including within the United Nations and other appropriate forums, on the need and feasibility of new sovereign debt restructuring and debt resolution mechanisms that take into account the multiple dimensions of debt sustainability and its role on the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals.

the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2010 include policy options to mitigate the adverse impact of the crisis.

empowerment, especially in developing countries, have been the global decline in exports, which has directly affected production in the export sector and subsequently domestic markets through negative multiplier effects (especially in export-dependent economies); significant declines in capital flows to the developing world; the pro-cyclical nature of aid; the impact of the crisis on migrant workers and therefore on remittances; the consequent exchange rate devaluation, which has affected domestic production and prices; the impact of extreme volatility in global food prices; and the fiscal constraints in many developing countries that have already led to cutbacks in important public expenditures and social development gains, thereby affecting access to basic services, reversing social development gains and adversely affecting their quality of life.

consumption and production; the need for sustainable procurement; the limited mainstreaming of sustainable products and services; insufficient education and information regarding sustainable consumption and production and sustainable lifestyles; insufficient awareness about how to increase business competitiveness through sustainable consumption and production; and challenges in terms of unplanned urban and rural development and poverty alleviation.

and efficient taxation system, and a corporate environment that encourages productive entrepreneurship.

commodity prices and climate change, cooperation and increased commitment by all relevant partners, including the public sector, the private sector and civil society, are needed more than ever, and recognizing in this context the urgent need to achieve the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals

bunkering services, when there are reasonable grounds to believe that vessels are carrying prohibited items in the context of resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1929 (2010).

the Chief Executives Board, and the establishment of the Global Impact and Vulnerability Alert System in September, which would allow the impact of the crisis to be carefully monitored.

countries in the area of debt, noting that the situation demands the implementation of bold initiatives to resolve the current debt problems of developing countries, including debt cancellation, particularly for Africa and LDCs.

of the United States, the adoption of the universal periodic review of Cuba, and to assist in the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Fact-finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict.

crises and improve crisis resilience.

number of resources will be consumed by the international coordination process rather than by country-programmable aid.

a real and equitable stake in the outcomes.

and energy security, climate change, migration and a widening of income and social inequalities.

credit for those unable to enter the real estate market by strengthening of the Housing Development and Financing Corporation.

former portfolio of projects will be totally phased out in 2009; the challenge of aligning administrative and financial procedures, adapting corresponding tools and achieving an effective control environment has been addressed with major steps already completed and others well engaged; personnel have received necessary training in many essential aspects, developed an institutional understanding and are able and motivated; linkages and proper working procedures with programme sectors and central services at Headquarters have been re-established and consolidated; networking with other field offices in the region, and even beyond, is taking place; and UBO is well integrated within the UNCT.