AHG/Res. 117 (XIX) 2. ENDORSES the decision that the activities before and during the year will have the objective and improving the shelter and neighbourhoods of as many of the poor and disadvantaged as possible by 1987 according to national priorities, and to demonstrate by the year 2000 through experience gained, how to improve the shelter and neighbourhoods all of the poor and disadvantaged; 3. FURTHER WELCOMES the contributions which the programmes for the International Year will make the implementation of Chapter IX (e) (Human Settlements) of the Lagos Plan of Action; 4. REQUESTS that special attention be given during the preparations for the International Year to securing renewed political and financial commitment by the international community to the provision of shelter for the homeless, particularly in Africa, as a matter of priority; 5. REQUESTS the Secretary-General to cooperate with the Executive Director of the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) to ensure the full realization of the goals and objectives of the International Year within the African region; 6. INVITES Member States to collaborate with the OAU and UN SecretariesGeneral, the Executive Director of UNCHS (HABITAT) and other international organizations in support of the programmes and activities planned for the International Year within the African region; 7. APPEALS to all Governments, especially those of the developed countries, and others in a position to do so; to international financial institutions and to others in the public and private sectors to extend generous financial and other appropriate support to the programme for the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless; 8. REQUESTS the Secretary-General to make annual reports to the Council of Ministers on the implementation of this resolution.