UN General Assembly
1963

175. In our efforts to raise ourselves to a decent standard of living, our attitude in the United Nations is governed by both economic and practical considerations. From the economic point of view, our attitude is a reflection of what all the Members of the Organization have affirmed in article 22 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, namely: "Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality." From the practical point of view, our attitude is that the infrastructure essential for eventually carrying out projects which economically are reasonably sound can only be built up through non-profit-making investments. The Special Fund provides the answer in this respect. My delegation therefore urges that the Special Fund should be strengthened.