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LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1395 |
Organization Paris, France
After considering all reports available to me about the developments in UNESCO, including the study made by the U.S. on it, which has led that country to serve notice of its withdrawal from the Organization, I consider it in the Philippines' own national interest and of the interest of UNESCO as well that certain institutional and administrative reforms and improvement be effected.
It is, therefore, my desire that the following proposed amendments be submitted for adoption by the appropriate bodies of the Organization:
1.
Proposed amendments No. 1, which seeks to reduce the number of the
members of the Executive Board from 51 to 27 members, who shall be
representative of the General Conference only and enjoined to perform
their duties as international officers.
2. Proposed
Amendment No. 2, which further strengthens the international character
of the members of the Board.
3. Proposed
Amendment No. 3 — New Provision: Inhibiting members of the Executive
Board from accepting their appointments or missions from UNESCO during
incumbency and two-years thereafter.
4. Proposed
Amendment No. 4 — New Provision: Making members of the Executive Board
ex-officio members of the General Conference to help the Chairman of
the Board in presenting programme and budget and other matters on
Agenda to the General Conference, and to advise delegates who may need
consultation.
5. Proposed
Amendment No. 5, amending Article V, Paragraph 5, Requiring the
Chairman of the Executive Board to "submit and present" the programme
and budget to the General Conference with the Board's specific
observations and recommendations.
6. Proposed
Amendment No. 6, amending article V, Paragraph 9: Requiring likewise
the Chairman of the Board to submit reports to the General Conference
with its observations and recommendations.
7. Proposed
Amendment No. 7, New Paragraph. After Paragraph A of Article V:
Providing that in the consideration of programmes and budgets,
member-states shall be consulted through their Permanent Delegates by
the Board.
8. Proposed
Amendment No. 8, requiring the Executive Board to improve means of
communication, dialogue and consultation between UNESCO and
members-states.
9. Proposed
Amendment No. 9 — Amending Article V, Paragraph 7 — Making the Chairman
of the Board full-time Chairman, and Prescribing his duties and
functions.
10. Proposed
Amendment No. 10, amending Article VI, Paragraph 4, providing that
appointments of certain officers be subject to confirmation by the
Board.
11. Proposed
Amendment No. 11, requiring the Executive Board to prescribe the duties
and define the authority of officers of the Secretariat.
12. Proposed
Amendment No. 12, indicating to member-states the establishment of
Permanent Missions.
13. Proposed
Amendment No. 13, New Provision, defining the Role of Permanent
Delegates Accredited to UNESCO.
14. Proposed
Amendment No. 14 — Providing for the observance of a balanced
geographical and cultural representation in the selection of officers
of the UNESCO.
I find the allegations regarding the politicization of the Organization very disturbing for it was conceived as an organization for international collaboration and cooperation in the most urgent tasks in education, culture, science and technology and communication. The Philippines must contribute to the endeavors to de-politicize it. A similar review should be made of the procedures and directions being taken by the programs and activities of the Organization.
Our objectives shall always be the promotion of international goodwill and collaboration in the different educational, scientific, technological, cultural and communication endeavors of UNESCO.
The points must likewise be studied by the Philippine Permanent Mission to the UNESCO which shall submit its reports and recommendations periodically.
In carrying out the herein instructions you shall work in close consultation and coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and you shall consult with Permanent Delegates of other UNESCO Member-States, especially those states which are close allies of the Philippines.
Done in the City of Manila, this 31st day of March in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Four.
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