Ausserland
14-03-2006, 18:09
[OOC: Since the original "SUBMITTED" thread seems to have been caught up and the issue is time-sensitive, I thought I'd start another thread. Sorry for any duplication when and if they restore the other thread.]
The distinguished representative of Waterana has submitted a proposal, "Care Accreditation Act", which we were privileged to co-author. The proposal will establish a mechanism through which people who want to donate money for the care of disabled persons in other nations can do so with confidence that their money will be spent properly. We would very much appreciate your considering adding an approval or, if you're not a regional delegate, asking your delegate to do so. The link for adding an approval is:
Approval Link (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=UN_proposal1/match=Accreditation)
A copy of the text follows, for your convenience:
Care Accreditation Act
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.
Category: Social Justice
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Waterana
Description: RECOGNIZING that many poorer nations are struggling, due to lack of funds, to provide adequate in-home and/or in-facility care to disabled citizens who are in need of assistance;
NOTING that many richer nations would be willing to donate money for the purpose of helping to provide such care, but hesitate due to the possibility of corruption and misuse of the money, and
BELIEVING that nations willing to provide adequate facilities and care for their disabled citizens, but needing help from the international community to provide it, should receive that help, but must agree to measures that ensure the money is being spent properly to benefit the disabled;
The United Nations
DEFINES "disabled", for the purpose of this resolution, as having physical or mental limitations due to old age or other causes and requiring either partial or total assistance with aspects of daily living and/or controlling their medical condition(s).
ESTABLISHES the Disabled Care Accreditation Team (DCAT) to collect donations for the care of the disabled from willing nations and private donors, distribute funds to nations who request it on an as needed basis, and monitor the use of the funds to ensure that the money is properly spent on care for the disabled. Care settings may include, but are not limited to: nursing homes, hostels, private homes, group homes, homes of relatives, and respite centres. The DCAT shall:
1. Negotiate an agreement with each potential receiving nation on basic standards for care, tailored to the nation's needs and ensuring that disabled citizens receive the care and attention they need to live as independently and contributively as possible. A receiving nation may negotiate an agreement to cover as much or as little of its disabled care activities as it wants and needs.
2. Work with each receiving nation to ensure that all aspects of the nation's own culture and religion are fully respected.
3. Inspect or evaluate the funded services in receiving nations 12 months after the initial donation to ensure that the agreed-upon standards are being met and that the funds are being properly spent to benefit the disabled citizens. If all standards are met, the receiving nation will be accredited to receive further donations on a regular basis.
4. Carry out unannounced inspections at irregular intervals to ensure continuing compliance with the agreed-upon standards.
REQUIRES that, if a receiving nation fails or refuses to meet the standards agreed upon, the DCAT shall suspend disbursement of funds to that nation. The DCAT may, at its sole discretion, continue to disburse funds if the nation is making a good faith effort to comply with the standards.
AUTHORIZES the DCAT to reduce or cancel disbursements to nations which become capable of funding their own aged care activities. Receiving nations may voluntarily withdraw from this program if the contributed funds are no longer needed or wanted.
URGES all UN member nations to provide adequate facilities and/or care for the disabled in their communities, taking advantage of this program if needed.
ENCOURAGES nations and private donors to channel international donations through the DCAT to promote proper expenditure of funds.
Co-authored by Ausserland
The approval period ends Thursday, March 16. Thank you for considering this request.
Patrick T. Olembe
Minister for Foreign Affairs
The distinguished representative of Waterana has submitted a proposal, "Care Accreditation Act", which we were privileged to co-author. The proposal will establish a mechanism through which people who want to donate money for the care of disabled persons in other nations can do so with confidence that their money will be spent properly. We would very much appreciate your considering adding an approval or, if you're not a regional delegate, asking your delegate to do so. The link for adding an approval is:
Approval Link (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=UN_proposal1/match=Accreditation)
A copy of the text follows, for your convenience:
Care Accreditation Act
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.
Category: Social Justice
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Waterana
Description: RECOGNIZING that many poorer nations are struggling, due to lack of funds, to provide adequate in-home and/or in-facility care to disabled citizens who are in need of assistance;
NOTING that many richer nations would be willing to donate money for the purpose of helping to provide such care, but hesitate due to the possibility of corruption and misuse of the money, and
BELIEVING that nations willing to provide adequate facilities and care for their disabled citizens, but needing help from the international community to provide it, should receive that help, but must agree to measures that ensure the money is being spent properly to benefit the disabled;
The United Nations
DEFINES "disabled", for the purpose of this resolution, as having physical or mental limitations due to old age or other causes and requiring either partial or total assistance with aspects of daily living and/or controlling their medical condition(s).
ESTABLISHES the Disabled Care Accreditation Team (DCAT) to collect donations for the care of the disabled from willing nations and private donors, distribute funds to nations who request it on an as needed basis, and monitor the use of the funds to ensure that the money is properly spent on care for the disabled. Care settings may include, but are not limited to: nursing homes, hostels, private homes, group homes, homes of relatives, and respite centres. The DCAT shall:
1. Negotiate an agreement with each potential receiving nation on basic standards for care, tailored to the nation's needs and ensuring that disabled citizens receive the care and attention they need to live as independently and contributively as possible. A receiving nation may negotiate an agreement to cover as much or as little of its disabled care activities as it wants and needs.
2. Work with each receiving nation to ensure that all aspects of the nation's own culture and religion are fully respected.
3. Inspect or evaluate the funded services in receiving nations 12 months after the initial donation to ensure that the agreed-upon standards are being met and that the funds are being properly spent to benefit the disabled citizens. If all standards are met, the receiving nation will be accredited to receive further donations on a regular basis.
4. Carry out unannounced inspections at irregular intervals to ensure continuing compliance with the agreed-upon standards.
REQUIRES that, if a receiving nation fails or refuses to meet the standards agreed upon, the DCAT shall suspend disbursement of funds to that nation. The DCAT may, at its sole discretion, continue to disburse funds if the nation is making a good faith effort to comply with the standards.
AUTHORIZES the DCAT to reduce or cancel disbursements to nations which become capable of funding their own aged care activities. Receiving nations may voluntarily withdraw from this program if the contributed funds are no longer needed or wanted.
URGES all UN member nations to provide adequate facilities and/or care for the disabled in their communities, taking advantage of this program if needed.
ENCOURAGES nations and private donors to channel international donations through the DCAT to promote proper expenditure of funds.
Co-authored by Ausserland
The approval period ends Thursday, March 16. Thank you for considering this request.
Patrick T. Olembe
Minister for Foreign Affairs