Managing works of art in the United Nations: report of the Joint Inspection Unit, G.A. res. 48/217, 48 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 49) at 293, U.N. Doc. A/48/49 (1993).


The General Assembly,

Having considered the report of the Joint Inspection Unit entitled "Managing works of art in the United Nations" and the comments of the Secretary-General thereon,

Aware of the further comments and explanations provided by the representative of the Secretary-General,

1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Joint Inspection Unit entitled "Managing works of art in the United Nations" and the comments of the Secretary-General thereon;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to improve the management of works of art in such a manner as to avoid additional costs to the regular budget of the United Nations, with due regard to the quality of services being provided;

3. Recommends the strengthening of the Arts Committee of the United Nations by the advice of local experts in honorary capacities;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the subject to the General Assembly at its fiftieth session.

87th plenary meeting
23 December 1993