NATIONS UNi
L. JC0NSE1L
ECONOMIQUE
ET SOCIAL
Distr, GiStTERAL
e/cn.14/118
October 196I Original: ENGLISH
ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA
Subject: Admission of Mauritania to Membership in the Economic Commission for Africa
!• At its 55th meeting on 18 February 1961, the Economic Commission for Africa agreed to submit a draft resolution, for action by the Economic and Social Council, which sought the Council's approval for the admission of Mauritania to Membership in the Economic Commission for Africa, under paragraph 6 of the terms of reference of the
Commission,
2. At its plenary meeting, 19 July I96I, the Council adopted resolu
tion No* 822(XXXIl) 3) copy of which is attached approving the recommend
ation of the Commission.
3» Mauritania has therefore become a member of the Economic Commission for Africa,
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Uo. 822(XXXIl) D
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA The Economic and Social Council
I.
1. Takes note of the annual report^of the Economic Commission for
Africa for the period 7 February i960 to 18 February 196I, and of the
recommendations and resolutions contained in Parts II and III of that report$2, Endorses the programme of work and priorities contained in Part V of the report;
II.
Admits Mauritania to membership in the Economic Commission for Africa under paragraph 6 of the terms of reference of the Commission.
1171st plenary meeting,