make every effort, in spite of potential budget restraints, to include national correspondents in their delegations to the Eighth Congress. It was deemed extremely important to convene a general meeting of national correspondents during the Eighth Congress to provide the opportunity for them to exchange views and experience and further strengthen the network. Unless Governments included national correspondents in their delegations, the financial burden of travel costs would not permit them to attend the Congress, and since they served as volunteers without remuneration, they could not defray the expenses. 9. The Committee took note that the Secretariat had requested the assistance of UNDP offices in various countries. Since those offices enjoyed direct access both to the United Nations and to the relevant government departments, they could not only provide liaison services between national correspondents and the Secretariat, but also help them to overcome postal difficulties by providing back-up for the network, thereby increasing the chances that the information and other material sent reached its destination in good time. 10. Finally, it was suggested that a list of national correspondents and their addresses should be published and distributed, and that exchanges of views between national correspondents should take place on a regular basis. 11. Members of the Committee welcomed the Secretary-General's report on the Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power (E/AC.57/1990/3), which provided a useful overview of recent developments, and suggested some areas for further action. Approval was also expressed for the "Guide for Practitioners" (E/AC.57/1990/CRP.1), prepared with the assistance of the Helsinki Institute for Crime Prevention and Control (HEUNI) and reviewed by a group of experts convened with the support of the United Kingdom Home Office. It was also felt that the interdisciplinary training curriculum, developed by the Society 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the organization and logistics of a conference or meeting, specifically the Eighth Congress, and the role of national correspondents in this event. The text mentions the need for financial assistance, travel costs, and postal difficulties, suggesting that the topic is related to international cooperation and communication.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief