From the perspective of the economy at large, it is of great importance that the requisite policies be applied to ensure human resources development, including a satisfactory level of education and training of the workforce and increasing their receptivity to technological innovations, in particular in the field of information technology. At previous international conferences, Governments agreed upon a set of goals and objectives for national and international efforts in the area of education and literacy, and health, in particular for maternal and child health and the control of major communicable diseases. We are committed to achieving those goals within the time-frame we agreed to. Enhanced international cooperation is also called for to advance human resource development. Concerted efforts should be made to support the efforts of developing countries, especially the least developed countries, and other countries in need, to develop their human resources.
Developed countries have an important role to play.
Human resources development and institution-building can also be promoted through cooperation among developing countries. International organizations, including the international financial institutions, must give high priority to supporting the objectives of human resources development and to integrating them into their policies, programmes and operations. Support might include, inter alia, exchange of information, training and skill development programmes, as well as the provision of other forms of assistance. Human settlements 116. More people than ever are living in absolute poverty and without adequate shelter.