Nafis Sadik on Implementation of the Cairo Program of Action

Abstract

The 29th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development was held in New York from February 26 through March 1 1996. Comprised of representatives from 47 countries the commission meets annually and provides advice to the Economic and Social Council on matters relating to population and development. The commission also monitors the work of UN bodies in the field. Important on the commissions agenda was the examination of progress on the implementation of the Program of Action adopted at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo Egypt in September 1994. A statement on this issue was delivered February 26 by Nafis Sadik Executive Director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA). The UNFPA is the lead agency designated by the Secretary-General to implement the Program of Action within the UN system. Dr. Sadiks complete statement is presented.