The World Heritage Committee [17],

1. Noting the actions undertaken so far by the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies to improve and assist Bandiagara,;

2. Considering the importance to undertake all necessary measures for preventive action to protect a property inscribed on the World Heritage List,;

3. Requests the Director-General of UNESCO to bring to the attention of the Director-General of The World Food Programme the severe famine reported in Bandiagara.

[17]  Decision adopted without discussion.