Report of the United Nations Visiting Mission to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, 1973, Together with the Relevant Resolution of the Trustship Council
United Nations (1973). Report of the United Nations Visiting Mission to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, 1973, Together with the Relevant Resolution of the Trustship Council (Report). New York, NY: United Nations.
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Abstract: In 1973 the United Nations Trusteeship Council dispatched a visiting mission to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI) which consists of three archipelagos: the Marshalls, the Carolines, and the Marianas. This publication contains a report of the mission which was comprised of representatives from the governments of Australia, Prance, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Great Britain, and Northern Ireland. The itinerary, a short description of the land and the people visited, and the progran of visits and meetings are followed by reports on the following topics: (1) Political Advancement, (2) Economic Advancement, (3) Social Advancement, (4) Educational Advancement, (5) War and Post-War Damage Clains, and (6) Culture Status. The annexes contain a list of written communications raceived by the al sission during its visit to the Trust Territory and Resolution 2159 adopted by the Trusteeship Council.
The report includes: an emphasis on balancing traditional and modern elements to ensure a good socio-cultural equilibrium; Discussions about encouraging tourism while ensuring that Micronesians play a significant role in its development; Meetings with the Marianas Political Status Commission to discuss significant matters concerning the district and the reasons behind the establishment of the Commission; Critiques on the inadequacy of outcomes from certain initiatives; Observations on economic matters and internal revenue collection, particularly through income and business taxes; Detailed descriptions of issues like land tenure and agriculture, comparing Micronesia to other developing countries; Challenges in transport and communication systems that hinder economic development; and Educational advancement requiring attention, relying on observations made in previous mission reports.
