9. Governments needed time to study the proposals in preparation for the Eighth Congress, and that process was normally protracted. Only if they gave matters the proper attention could Governments be expected to take intelligent and informed policy positions that would contribute to the success of the Congress. In that connection, it was noted that all substantive recommendations for action by the Congress would be made available to Governments following their endorsement by the Economic and Social Council. 10. The documentation for the Eighth Congress reflected the acute need for innovative approaches. Those were a reaction to the increased complexity and intensity of criminal activities, not only in their transboundary forms, but also in their traditional dimensions, such as the entire gamut of urban crime. First, it was evident that the problem of crime prevention could not be dealt with successfully in a unilateral fashion. It was necessary to develop an integrated and multisectoral approach, which co-ordinated the actions from the central level to that of the immediate neighbourhood, including the efforts of the public sector and those of the private sector. Secondly, it was just as clear that repression alone was insufficient and could be counterproductive. Crime was stimulated, inter alia by poverty, ignorance and a lack of opportunities. In developing countries, the resources required for effective crime prevention were often simply non-existent, and the economic havoc created by foreign indebtedness aggravated the situation. In that connection, the urgent need to expand international technical co-operation was strongly emphasized by the participants. In that area, as in many others, the Congress provided a special opportunity for improving the effectiveness of the United Nations programme of work in crime prevention and criminal justice. 11. The lack of opportunity for the Committee to attend the Congress, except as 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the preparation for the Eighth Congress, highlighting the need for innovative approaches to crime prevention and the importance of international cooperation. It also touches on the challenges faced by developing countries in addressing crime due to poverty, ignorance, and lack of opportunities. This suggests that the category should be related to social and economic development, rather than a specific sector like industry or agriculture.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief