particularly economic, social and cultural rights, and takes note with appreciation of his
latest report to the Council;
2. Decides to redefine the mandate of the special thematic procedure and rename
it “independent expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international
financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly
economic, social and cultural rights”, so as to allow the mandate-holder to pay particular
attention to:
(a) The effects of foreign debt and the policies adopted to address them on the full
enjoyment of all human rights, in particular, economic, social and cultural rights in
developing countries;
(b) The impact of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations
on the capacity of States to design and implement their policies and programmes,
including national budgets that respond to vital requirements for the promotion of the
realization of social rights;
(c) Measures taken by Governments, the private sector and international financial
institutions to alleviate such effects in developing countries, especially the poorest and
heavily indebted countries;
(d) New developments, actions and initiatives being taken by international
financial institutions, other United Nations bodies and intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations with respect to economic reform policies and human rights;
(e) Quantification of minimum standards to support the realization of the
Millennium Development Goals;
(f) Enhancement of consultations with all relevant stakeholders in the fulfilment
of this mandate;
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