At the conclusion of the intersessional informal consultations,
the Secretariat was asked to prepare a new draft of the
Programme of Action and the Declaration by 30 November 1994. The
following is a summary of this integrated draft, as contained in
document A/CONF.166/PC/L.22. The draft declaration contains the
following sections: the introduction; Current Social Situation
and Reasons for Convening the Summit; Principles and Goals; and
Commitments. INTRODUCTION: The ten paragraph introduction
acknowledges that the peoples of the world have shown an urgent
need to address profound social problems, especially poverty,
unemployment and social exclusion. Our societies must respond
more effectively to the material and spiritual needs of
individuals, their families and communities. Social development
and social justice are crucial preconditions for the achievement
and maintenance of peace and security. Furthermore, social
development and economic development are interdependent and
mutually reinforcing. This Declar