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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