UN General Assembly
1997

economies are too interdependent to survive in isolation. That is the spirit which must prevail. We have an important regional institution in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), which serves as a regional focus for development cooperation and conflict resolution. Its capability and resources deserve the continued support of the international community. Djibouti continues its economic transformation, institutional reform and demobilization process. For each of these we continue to require generous international assistance, and towards this end wish to express our appreciation for the commitments pledged during the round-table conference held in May this year under the umbrella of the United Nations Development Programme and the Bretton Woods institutions. The legacy of past instability, widespread conflict and State collapse in the Horn of Africa have had many disruptive consequences for Djibouti. No doubt we suffered in tandem with our neighbours. But we are confident our efforts to deal with these difficulties will be supported by the international community. The Mid-Term Review of the Implementation of the United Nations New Agenda for the Development of