-- The Sixth Session of the IOC In September 

 1969 v;lll take action on the recommenda- 

 tions of the Working Group. 



— The IOC Chairman will transmit progress 

 reports to the Secretary General of the 

 United Nations and Executive Heads of UNESCO^, 

 FAO, and WMO for presentation to the appropri- 

 ate organs of these organizations. 



-- All interested organizations are 

 being informed of the foregoing 

 activities and steps are being taken by 

 the IOC to work even more closely with 

 these organizations in developing the 

 long-term and expanded program. 



Lastly;, consideration is being given to the financial 

 implications for the IOC of the activities associated with 

 the long-term and expanded program^ and negotiations are 

 in progress between Interested organizations of the UN 

 System concerning their joint support of the IOC. 



The text of the questions for the Ponza Meeting, as agreed 

 to be the Bureau and Consultative Council^ is as follows: 



1. What are the most Important oceanic research problems 

 that should receive particular attention in the near future? 



2. What types of research programs can best contribute 

 to solving these problems? 



3. In what geographical areas of the world's ocean will 

 increased research efforts make the best contributions in 

 solving these problems? 



4. What kinds of supporting facilities, services, and 

 manpower will be needed to carry out these programs? 



5. How can ocean exploration and research best contrib- 

 ute to the particular needs of the developing nations? 



6. How can the results of the above exploration and 

 research programs best contribute to various peaceful uses of 

 the ocean, its floor, and its resources? 



7. How can increased ocean research activities by the 

 developing countries contribute to their social and economic 

 development? 



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