Top UN official in Kosovo appeals for an end to continued high incidence of violence and intimidation. Secretary-General gives go ahead for voter registration to begin in East Timor. Members of the Security Council express concern for security situation in East Timor. Members of the Security Council welcome adoption of cease-fire agreement on Democratic Republic of Congo. Members of the Security Council welcome the Sierra Leone peace agreement.
Palestinian representatives hail result of Geneva meeting.
Economic and Social Council considers ways to improve delivery of humanitarian assistance. The latest edition of the Human Development Report argues that globalization is in fast forward. But the report says the world's ability to react to it is in slow motion. This, the tenth edition of the Human Development Report deals with the themes of Globalization and Development. And it notes that many countries have exploited the opportunities while controlling the costs and risks with considerable success.in bringing down poverty.