The 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly will open tomorrow (16 September 2008) in New York. As part of its lengthy agenda, the Assembly will debate topics under the headings of the maintenance of international peace and security, the promotion of economic growth and sustainable development, development in Africa, the promotion of human rights, the coordination of humanitarian assistance efforts, the promotion of international law and justice, disarmament, drug control, crime prevention and combating international terrorism, as well as administrative and other matters. Highlights of the session include a high-level meeting on Africa’s Development Needs, high-level meeting on…