Emigration is a drain of social capital invested in training and skill diversification.
On behalf of the Group of 77, Amb. Ramtane Lamamra noted that along with other constraints, SIDS are heavily dependent on international trade. He stressed that while the draft Programme of Action is a recipe for success, resolution of Chapter XV is an essential element and must be a priority for all countries. He stressed the benefits of regional integration. The representative stressed that while the international community had done much to implement Agenda 21, the agreements on financial resources and technology transfer are incomplete.