CD13.R24: Technical discussions

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13rd DIRECTING COUNCIL

THE 13rd DIRECTING COUNCIL,

Having examined the report presented by the Rapporteurs of the Technical Discussions on

"Methods of Evaluating the Contribution of Health Programs to Economic Development" held at

the present meeting;

Considering the importance for the health of the Americas of achieving close integration of health

planning with general planning for social and economic development; and

Recalling the emphasis accorded to health in the framework of social and economic planning in the

Charter of Punta del Este,

RESOLVES

1. To take note of the report of the Technical Discussions (Document CE13/DT/6), expressing its

satisfaction with the activities of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau in stimulating studies on the

contribution of health programs to economic development.

2. To recommend that the Director of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau give the report the

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3. To recommend to the Director of the Bureau that continuing attention be given to the

integration of health with general development planning, including the stimulation of research and

the provision of advice to the Governments when requested.

4. To recommend to the Member Governments:

a) That planning and evaluation units be created in the ministries of health;

b) That provision be made for the representation of health services in national planning

organizations; and

c) That constant liaison and exchange of views and information be provided between health

services and the planning organizations and other government agencies concerned with social and

economic development.