In what circumstance would the UN delay independence for colonized regions?
3. Inadequacy of political, economic, social or educational
preparedness should never serve as a pretext for delaying
independence
Declaration on the Granting of Independence
to Colonial Countries and Peoples
O Economic struggles would postpone when a colony
is granted independence
O Colonies with widespread political instability would
not be granted independence,
x Alack of educational preparedness would lead to a
delay
O These factors are not legitimate reasons for delay