which they, the Ministers, were prepared to do. 59. The preparatory process and Working Session which preceded the Ministerial Session included as full partners the representatives of a wide cross-section of groups in society: industry, the scientifi~ community, trade unions, voluntary organizations and youth. 60, Together, the representatives of these groups and of Governments prepared the Bergen Joint Agenda for Action. 61. The Ministers commended the partners for their co-operation in the preparatory process and negotiations and for their significant achievement. 62. The Ministers recommended the establishment or continued use of national Round Tables or Committe~s or comparable processes to promote the integration of environmental considerations in all economic and social activities. 63. To strengthen international co-operation, the Ministers strongly recommended "that the experience gained in the preparation and conduct of the Bergen Conference with respect to the full involvement of non-governmental organizations be used by , ... A/CONF.151/PC/10 English Page 17 other Regional Commissions of the United Nations and by the Preparatory Committee of the 1992 Conference on Environment and Development". ( 29) * 64. The Ministers also urged Governments and others concerned to contribute generously to the voluntary fund established for the purpose of assisting developing countries to participate fully and effectively in the 1992 Conference and in its preparatory process. IV. THE PROCESS AFTER BERGEN 6S. Governments agreed to work towards sustainable development not only within the ECE region but also globally, with due attention to the needs of developing countries. (17) Specific requests were directed to the ECE as well as to other international organizations for follow-up. 66. Closer economic and environmental co-operation was welcomed, taking into account the need for more differentiated commitments. (18) 67. Governments agreed to ensure "that assistance to East Europe for environmental purposes does not reduce our aid to developing countries". (18) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the outcome of a conference related to sustainable development, with a emphasis on environmental considerations and international cooperation. The language used suggests a broad scope, covering not only economic and social activities but also the needs of developing countries. The text also touches on the need for differentiated commitments and the importance of not reducing aid to developing countries.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade