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such. UNESCO should not duplicate work which is being done by other United Nations organizations; UNESCO
must not use its resources on activities which do not correspond to its core mandate; and UNESCO must not
allow the programmes to be spread over too many activities. In the future, we wish to find in UNESCO’s trunk a
selected number of highly visible initiatives that make a difference in the world and which build on UNESCO’s
values and visions. Denmark wishes to recall UNESCO as a meeting of cultures, true to its core mandate as an
intellectual agency.
23.10 It is of crucial importance to Denmark that the new Director-General can deal with the managerial issues
of the Organization. There must be more proper programmes, more measurable objectives, and more
accountability and transparency – as well of course as proper evaluation of the programmes. Recently, we have
read articles in the international press which were highly critical of UNESCO. When allegations like that are
made, UNESCO should be able to respond.
23.11 Madam President, at the threshold of a new millennium it is clear that we need UNESCO more than ever
as a meeting place for cultures. Therefore, the Danish Government is looking forward to cooperation with a
UNESCO that is still in the process of development, a UNESCO that is prepared to meet the challenges of a new
millennium.
23.12 Mr Federico Mayor, I want to address directly to you my gratitude for your personal enthusiasm and
determined efforts to bring UNESCO into the focus of attention and to generate a dynamic commitment to its
work. I think that you have truly succeeded in making UNESCO more visible in the world.
23.13 Madam President, in my speech I have underlined what I hope to find in the future: a trunk of UNESCO
full of values and vision, action and efficiency and not, for instance, duplicated work or programmes spread over
too many activities. In that case we could say, in Hans Christian Andersen’s own words: “It is a very wonderful
trunk. No sooner do we press on the lock than the trunk can fly!”. Thank you, Madam President.
24. The PRESIDENT:
Your Excellency, I should like to thank you for your excellent presentation. Not only did you keep
within the time limit, but you showed a very deep and true understanding of the Organization, which is deeply
appreciated. Your presentation has brought our morning’s deliberations to a close. I thank you all for attending
and we shall meet again at 3 p.m. The meeting is adjourned.
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La séance est levée à 13 h.10
The meeting rose at 1.10 p.m.
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Заседание закрывается в 13.10.