Recognizing that the international community, in addressing the growing magnitude and complexity of man-made and natural disasters and chronic situations characterized by hunger, malnutrition and poverty, must rely not only on the formulation of a well-coordinated global response within the framework of the United Nations but also on the promotion of a smooth transition from relief to rehabilitation, reconstruction and development,
认识到国际社会在处理规模和复杂性日增的天灾人祸和以饥饿、营养不良和贫穷为特点的长期得不到解决的状况时，不仅必须依靠在联合国框架内制订得到良好协调的全球对策，而且必须依靠促进从救济向恢复、重建和发展的顺利过渡，