Organization's recruitment policies reflected the interests of certain Secretariat officials and Member States to the detriment of the vast majority. The relevant resolutions pertaining to equitable geographical distribution should be implemented, in accordance with Article 101 of the Charter. 53. His delegation favoured increasing the number of posts subject to geographical distribution. 54. Despite the adoption of various General Assembly resoiutions, the distribution of posts between developing and developed countries was inequitable, as was that between developing countries themselves. A limited number of developing countries monopolized Secretariat posts, while four Arab States were under-represented. The imbalance at the higher levels was particularly pronounced, almost two thirds of Member States having no representatives at the D-2 level or above. The provisions of General Assembly resolutions 35/210 and 37/235 should be fully respected in that connection. 55. The trend towards recruiting nationals of over-represented countries on permanent contracts undermined the principle of equitable geographical ; ... A/C.S/38/SR.SO English Page 14 (Mr. Ashour, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) distribution. Some senior officials acted as though their departments were their own private fiefdoms, and sought to perpetuate the predominance of certain groups. In that context it was important to appoint more women, and to ensure that they were not discriminated against with respect to promotion. 56. The general debate on the programme budget had revealed the exaggerated costs incurred by the United Nations in certain areas which did not further the interests of Member States. For example, travel and subsistence were included in the funding for projects executed by the Organization. 57. With regard to the distribution of posts at the D-2 level and above, he pointed out that there were no Libyan nationals in senior positions. In fact his country was well below its desirable range. His delegation had endeavoured to draw 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing issues related to the United Nations and its internal management, specifically the distribution of posts and representation of countries. It touches on topics such as equitable geographical distribution, recruitment policies, and the representation of women. These issues are not directly related to specific sectors like healthcare, education, or industry, but rather to the organization and functioning of the United Nations.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief