extension of six months would allow sufficient time for the completion of certain important aspects of the Co-ordinator's work programme. No additional extension of the Co-ordinator's Office is envisaged in the budget, since the functions of the Co-ordinator are being transferred to the Office of Human Resources Management. An extension until 30 June 1988 was expected to ensure a smooth transfer. C. Activities by which the proposed request would be implemented 40. Should the draft decision be adopted by the Economic and Social Council, it is estimated that resources would be needed to cover the cost of the extension of the Co-ordinator's appointment for 18 months and the continuation in the Co-ordinator's off ice of two other posts for the same duration, one P-5 Special Assistant and one:. General Service secretary. D. Requirements at full cost 41. It is estimated that the requirements at full cost for the three posts (one Assistant Secretary-General, one P-5 and one General Service post) would amount to a total of $336,600, broken down as follows: -130-~. 1988 (6 months) $109 900 ($82 100 for salaries, $27 800 for common staff costs) 1989 (12 months) 226 700 ($169 600 for salaries, $57 100 for common staff costs) Total $336 600 E. Potential for absorption 42. No possibility for absorption exists. F. Net additional requirements 43. Should the Economic and Social Council request the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of the Office of the Co-ordinator, the actual additional costs that might be required under section 28C of the programme budget for 1988-1989 would amount to $336,600. Out of this amount $109,900 is for 1988 and would require the prior concurrence of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions to enter into the related commitments under the provisions of General Assembly resolution 42/227 on unforeseen and extraordinary expenses for the biennium 1988-1989. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the administration and budgeting of a United Nations office, specifically the Co-ordinator's Office, which is being transferred to the Office of Human Resources Management. The text discusses the extension of the Co-ordinator's appointment and the cost of maintaining certain positions. This suggests that the text is related to the administration and management of international organizations, rather than a specific field such as economic development or agriculture.

**Category**
International trade, Employment