Post-2015 development agenda session on follow-up and review, 18 -22 May – No 8: Statements by Group of 77 and China and Regional Groups
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Following the opening remarks by the Co-facilitators, the Group of 77 and China and the Regional Groups made their opening statements:
South Africa, speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, referred to the General Assembly Resolution 67/290, which led to the creation of the High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. The G77 and China emphasized the need for an efficient, robust, inclusive and transparent follow up and review instrument as a cornerstone for a successful post-2015 development agenda. They reaffirmed the role and authority of the General Assembly as the chief deliberative, policymaking and representative UN organ and stressed the need sustainable development to be integrated further as a key element of the overarching framework for UN activities...
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