103 Governments Pledge Nearly $146.5 Million for UNDP in 1971; Additional Pledges Expected to Bring Total to $240 Million

The 1970 Pledging Conference for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) concluded its one-day session this afternoon at which representatives of 102 Governments announced pledges amounting to a total equivalent of $146,427,304 for the 1971 operations of the Development Programme.
Samar Sen (India), President of the Conference, signing the Final Act of the Conference. Looking on are (left to right): Tensore Rouamba (Upper Volta), Vice-President; C.V. Narasimhan, Deputy Administrative, UNDP; Paul G. Hoffman, Administrator, UNDP; and Matti Kahiluoto (Finland), Vice-President.