A/RES/54/90 Page 12 Expressing its satisfaction with the continuing economic and social advancement of the Territory, as well as with the improvement of its communications with the outside world and its management plan to address conservation issues, 1. Requests the administering Power, bearing in mind the views of the people of the Territory ascertained through a democratic process, to keep the Secretary-General informed of the wishes and aspirations of the people regarding their future political status; 2. Also requests the administering Power to continue its assistance for the improvement of the economic, social, educational and other conditions of the population of the Territory; IX. St. Helena Taking into account the unique character of St. Helena, its population and its natural resources, Noting that a Commission of Inquiry into the Constitution appointed at the request of the Legislative Council of St. Helena reported its recommendations in March 1999, and that the Legislative Counsellors are currently considering its recommendations, Also noting the administering Power's commitment to consider carefully suggestions for specific proposals for constitutional change from the territorial Governments as stated in its White Paper on Partnership for Progress and Prosperity: Britain and the Overseas Territories,4 Aware of the establishment by the territorial Government of the Development Agency in 1995 to encourage private sector commercial development on the island, Also aware of the efforts of the administering Power and the territorial authorities to improve the socio-economic conditions of the population of St. Helena, in particular in the sphere of food production, and the continuing negotiations to allow access to Ascension Island by civilian charter flights, Noting with concern the problem of unemployment on the island, and noting the joint action of the administering Power and the territorial Government to deal with it, 1. Notes that the administering Power has taken note of various statements made by members of the Legislative Council of St. Helena about the Constitution and is prepared to discuss them further with the people of St. Helena; 2. Requests the administering Power, bearing in mind the views of the people of the Territory ascertained through a democratic process, to keep the Secretary-General informed of the wishes and aspirations of the people regarding their future political status; 3. Requests the administering Power and relevant regional and international organizations to continue to support the efforts of the territorial Government to address the socio-economic development of the Territory; /...