17. Reaffirms that development is a central goal in itself and that sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental aspects constitutes a key element of the overarching framework of United Nations activities, stresses the importance of continuing efforts in this regard, and invites the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the regional development banks and other relevant institutions to further integrate development dimensions into their strategies and policies, consistent with their respective mandates;
17. 重申发展本身就是一项核心目标；重申经济、社会和环境方面的可持续发展是联合国各项活动的首要框架的关键要素，着重指出应在这方面继续作出努力，并邀请世界银行、国际货币基金组织、区域开发银行和其他多边相关组织根据各自的任务规定，进一步将发展层面纳入自己的战略和政策；