field of disarnanent), underlines the inperative need that the United l'trat ions should act with determination during the period ahead so that the negotiations wlth the vierrr to realizlng this funporLant objective are resolutely pursued. It is also essential for the United Nations to further strengthen and develop its activitles aimed at bhe nobillzation of world public opinion in support of disarmament. As seen during the second special session, the noniovernnental organizations' disarrnamenL research institutes and organizations of scientists could play an lmportant role in pronDting the objectives of d isarnament, and they shoufd be given A/37 /386 Engl ish Annex Page 68 full opportunity to be Iistened to. Therefore, consideration should be given tothe ways ln which the contributions of such organizations are further encouraged. The launching of the world Disarnarnent Carnpaign by the second speciaL session opens new perspectives for tnited tibtions activities ained at developing an lhternational conscience and educating world public opinion in favour of disarmamen!. Thepresent report on the economi.c and social consequences of the arms race and itsextrenely hannful effects on worl-d peace and securiEy is the first report to becompleted after the conclusion of the second special session and shouLd beconsidered a contribution to prcmoting the objectlves of the World Disarnanent Canpaign, nanely, to inforrn, to educate and to mobilize world public opinion infavour of d isarmanent. Notes y A/32/88/Eev.L (United }trations Publication, Sales No. 8.78.IX.1). 2/ A/32/88tRev.L (united Nations publication, sates No. E.?g.Ix. I)(hereafter referred to as the 197? report). 2/ A/8469/Rev.L (Unlbed Nations publication, Sales No. E.72.IX.16)(hereafter referred to as the 197I report). !/ rbid, !/ A/32/88Aev.I (Unlted Nations publication, Sates No. E.?8.IX.t) 1para. 9. S-/ See Technologv on Trial; Public Participation in Decision-naking relatedto Science and Technologv (Paris, Organisation for Economic Co--operation and Development, 1979), pp. ll-U.
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of disarmament and the role of international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and scientists in promoting world public opinion in favor of disarmament. The report also mentions the economic and social consequences of the arms race and its harmful effects on world peace and security. This suggests that the text is focused on international relations, security, and global issues, which are not directly related to traditional economic or social development.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology