UN General Assembly
1954

6. In contrast with the failure to solve certain political problems, there is to be noted a great unity of action among the United Nations in the exploration of economic problems, in the technical assistance programmes and in the international efforts to protect children. Although this incipient accord may be attributed to many causes, one of the most important is the institutional manner, the clear institutional consciousness with which the United Nations has acted in this field, since it cannot be denied that we all agree on the urgent need to promote the welfare of the economically underdeveloped countries. 7. Despite the significance of this co-operation between the United Nations, it is obvious that this Organization’s mission and responsibility are of an extent and type which go beyond the praiseworthy but nevertheless inadequate work already accomplished.