Global: Annan's proposal for management reform meets some opposition

United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan's reform proposal for the world body that would give new responsibilities to the secretary-general is receiving sharp criticism from the Group of 77, which represents developing countries within the General Assembly. Action on the group's resolution, proposed by South Africa, could put off consideration of the changes for months and could bring about a showdown in June, when the UN must reconcile its annual budget, according to the NY Times.