movinq towards development." (A/S-18/PV.l, pp. 84-85) The solu tioo to the debt problem there fore deserves the undivided attention of the industrial community to brinq about concrete action in the short term. No doubt the mobilization of financial means, the creation of new sources of wealth and their equitable allocation are essential inqredients of any meaninqful plan of action. Naturally, in this area, the countries that Plav a leadinq role in the international economy -the industrialized countries -have a special responsibili tv for creatinq a favourable climate for the development of all components of the world community and for promotinq trade, finance and a monetary JSM/jg A/S-18/PV. 7 32 (Mr. Dowek, Israel) environment conducive to growth and development. At the same time, the developing countries should make their contribution by ensuring, first of all, the efficiency of their economy and the adequacy of their social system. There is no doubt that each nation has to assume the fullest responsibility for its own economic and social policies and for the well-beinq of its citizens. Fundamentally, the taSk of each country is to ensure its own development. While the problem of resources is central to development the rational use of resources is as imPOrtant, not to say even mre important. International co-operation at the hiqhest possible level cannot replace sound national policies based on realism and qeared to human needs. If adequate structures -political, legal and economic -are not pUt into Place or fail to meet~ the challenge of development, democratic development for all, no volume of resources, no blueprint, no global strategy, will bring about significant changes in the present situation. The human factor is no less central to development. Bringing about the effective involvement of the population in implementing national POlicies is 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of addressing the debt problem and promoting development, emphasizing the need for international cooperation, responsible economic and social policies, and the effective involvement of the population. It highlights the role of industrialized countries in creating a favorable climate for development and the importance of the rational use of resources. The text does not specifically mention natural resources, agriculture, forestry, fishing, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, culture, or science and technology, but rather focuses on economic development and international cooperation.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade