conditions of each particular country, drawing from a large array of practical approaches and specific activities. This is because the universal need far sound economic policies Cbes not Provide us with a single, detailed global recipe for development. Neither is success measured by narrow targets formula ted on a global basis. In addition to the regular United States programme for economic assistance, my Government's efforts are supplemented by a range of highly significant measures to help developing economies: the Bilateral Investment Treaty Program, the Caribbean Basin Initiative and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, to give just a few examples. We are seeking to expand world trade and its benefits for the developing countries through the Uruguay Round. Through our contributions to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and regional develoPment banks, we extend our commitment to development assistance, combining forces with other countries around the world to further qrooth and development. JP/sm A/S-18/PV. 5 32 (Mr. Pickerinq, United States) The United States aqrees that proqress has been neither universal nor complete, despite the number of important success stories in individual countries. However, we believe that it would not be productive for us to continue the development debates of the last three decades. The advantaqes of effectively harnessing market forces should be evident to all, as should the benefits of political democracy and free-market economies. The United States is committed to active involvement in the dialogue aimed at advancinq these interrelated concePts, and that is the major reason for my delegation's participation here today. The United States has three practical qoals for this special session of the Assembly: first, the sPecial session should address the changes and lessons of the recent past, drawing appropriate conclusions for the immediate future; secondly, it 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of economic policies and development assistance, highlighting the need for a country-specific approach and the benefits of market forces, democracy, and free-market economies. It also mentions various programs and initiatives aimed at promoting economic growth and development, such as the Uruguay Round and development banks. These indicators suggest that the text is primarily focused on economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade