Programmes. Norway's contribution for 1990 was expected to amount to Nkr 156 million, the equivalent of $25 million, or almost $6 per capita. Norway hoped that others would follow up with similar increased contributions. 26. It felt that priority should be given to activities within the General Programmes, although Norwegian contributions might also be directed towards Special Programme activities, in close consultation with UNHCR. 27. Lastly, his delegation congratulated the Deputy High Commissioner on his convincing and clear statement and endorsed the revised General Programme budget of $378.9 million. 28. Mr. GROTH (Sweden) said that the adoption of the report of the Temporary Working Group constituted a sound basis for addressing the increasing needs of refugees throughout the world and illustrated the value of multilateral approaches to global issues such as that 6f refugees. As an indication of its preparedness to share the burden, Sweden would contribute Skr 30 million, or approximately $5 million in earmarked funds, to the UNHCR General Programmes A/AC.96/SR.450 page 6 and Skr 50 million or approximately $8.2 million to specific programmes in consultation with UNHCR, in addition to its previous core contribution of $24.2 million, bringing its total contribution for 1990 to approximately $37.5 million. In addition, it was giving favourable consideration to a substantive contribution to the CIREFCA process in Central America. 29. The protection of refugees was one of a number of global problems that lent itself to multilateral approaches. However, UNHCR did not exist in a vacuum, and required joint efforts by all Governments as well as non-governmental organizations and other entities in order to carry out its mission successfully. 30. Mr. LARSEN (Denmark) said that his Government was very concerned about the financial crisis of UNHCR and its impact on the High Commissioner's capability to implement effectively the necessary assistance programmes for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the financial contributions and commitments of various countries to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its programs, with a focus on providing humanitarian aid and relief to refugees. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a discussion at an international level.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief