UNDP Governing Council Report (DP/1985/44)

The Report brings to the Council’s attention the main highlights of the activities of the United Nations Volunteer programme during 1984. In particular, the Administrator is seeking the Council’s guidance and, where appropriate, invites policy decisions on several important questions, notably the UNV Domestic Development Services programme and participatory development; the UNV regional emergency assistance programme in drought-stricken countries in Africa; and the possibility of establishing an international volunteer day to recognize and encourage the international volunteer movement for development