world conferences were an effective instrument in the evaluation of progress. Some representatives stressed that the extended session of the Commission in 1990 for the first review and appraisal of the Strategies required preparation at the 1989 session, especially if many countries were to participate. It was suggested that a special s~ssion of seven days be held in 1990 after the regular session and that the convening of regional preparatory meetin~s, as well as the involvement of non-governmental organizations, were important in the process of review and appraisal. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women 78. Some representatives underlined the importance of both the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the work of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. One representative stressed the Committee's supervisory role in the monitoring of the implementation of international standards and stated that the fact that the Convention had received the greatest number of ratifications in the shortest time had had an impact upon the Committee's ability to consider initial reports in a timely manner. The technical support and substantive servicing provided to the Committee should therefore be increased to bring it into line with other comparable intergovernmental treaty bodies. Another representative said that the Committee had been helpful to Governments by taking account of national realities and regional contexts and formulating recommendations in that regard. One representative suggested that drawing up a commentary on the operative provisions of the Convention would help establish a common understanding by States parties of the Convention's major provisions. 79. Several representatives emphasized the need for interaction between the Commission on the Status oi Women and the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, which should remain separate bodies, and requested 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women and its related bodies, specifically the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. The language used suggests a focus on the evaluation of progress, review, and appraisal of strategies, as well as the implementation of international standards and recommendations. These topics seem to be related to human rights and social development, rather than economic development or other specific fields.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief