The meeting rose at 4.35 p.m. 68 Economic and Social Council-First Regular Session, 1986 14th meeting Tuesday, 13 May 1986, at 3.25 p.m. President: Mr. Manuel DOS SANTOS (Mozambique) AGENDA ITEM 2 Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (continued)* DRAFT RESOLUTION E/ l986/L.19 1. Mrs. BUTIKU (Observer for the United Repub­ lic of Tanzania), speaking on behalf of the Group of African States, introduced draft resolution E/1986/L.19. The African States were greatly con­ cerned at the state of the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination and hoped that the draft resolution would be adopted by consensus. 2. Mr. RAMCHARAN (Centre for Human Rights) said that he wished to show the maximum spirit of co-operation with delegations. The reference to the "apparent lack of co-operation between the Centre for Human Rights and the Office of the Co-ordina­ tor" made in the preamble to the draft resolution seemed to reflect some misunderstanding. Continu­ ous and friendly co-operation had taken place be­ tween the Special Representative of the Secretary­ General and the Centre, on the basis of established procedures which had been mutually agreed upon. 3. Miss A YORINDE (Nigeria) said it was a little odd to find the representative of the Centre attempt­ ing to defend an indefensible situation. Year after year, the Group of African States had judged the reports of the Secretary-General on the implementa­ tion of the Programme of Action to be inadequate. Now that the problem had been identified, it seemed only proper to draw the Council's attention to it, so that future reports would be good and would enable the Council to carry out its role of review properly. That was why the references to co-operation had been included in the draft resolution. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a meeting of the Economic and Social Council, focusing on the implementation of a program aimed at combating racism and racial discrimination. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with representatives from various countries and organizations speaking on behalf of their respective groups. The topic is related to human rights and social issues, rather than economic or environmental issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education