(ii) Economic measures as a means of political and economic coercion against developing countries: A/44/5101 I... A/45/100 English Page 236 area of commoditiesr expressed its concern at the negative effects of the long-term downward trend of commodity prices on the economic development of the developing countries; stressed the need to undertake measures for the diversification of the commodity economy of developing countries and to ensure greater participation of those countries in the processing, marketiug and distribution, including transportation, of commodities, and, in that context, stressed the importance of market access for commodities from developing countries and of improved market transparencyr expressed its conviction that more stable market conditions for coxnnoditieo would be conducive to the social and economic development of developing countries and could, mslie, contribute to the international campaign against illicit production, trafficking and consumption of narcotic drugs; recognised the need for a better functioning of commodity markets and the desirability of achieving stable and more predictable conditions in commodity trade and of avoiding excessive fluctuations of prices , and urged co-operation between producers and consumers, with a view to improving the functioning of existing international conrnodity agreements or arrangements and/or, as appropriate, negotiating other commodity agreements or arrangements; urged all parties involved to meet agreed commitments and work for a balanced approach to the multilateral trade negotiations within the Uruguay Round so as to ensure that their successful conclusion brings about further erpansion and liberalisation in trade in commodities, taking into account tbe special and differential treatment for developing countries, as well as all other principles contained in the Ministerial Declaration on the Uruguay Round8 and recognised the urgent need to address the grave problem of shortfalls in export earnings in the commodities of developing countriesr called upon those countries which had ratified the Agreement Establishing tbe Common Fund for Commodities to 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the economic measures and policies related to commodities, their prices, and trade agreements. It also mentions the impact of commodity prices on the economic development of developing countries. The text does not specifically address other areas such as natural resources, environment, health, education, employment, or humanitarian aid.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development