operations is a long-standing one that goes back to the first peace-keeping. operation established in 1956 involving the deployment of military contingents (UNEF-I). Overload posts were authorized at the time in order to alleviate the /... A/45/493 English Page 4 additional work-load in the New York and Geneva offices caused by that operation. Future provisions of overload posts in the budgets of that and other peace-keeping operations that came into being later were established in consideration solely of the additional work-load caused by these operations. In the periods when the prospects for and the establishment of new peace-keeping operations were few and far between, there was no pressing need to consider widening the scope of the overload post arrangement so that it would cover any additional work-load requirements relating to peace-keeping in general, including good offices activities. The present situation differs from that which existed prior to mid-1989 in that the United Nations is now involved in a significantly larger n;unber of peace-keeping operations than heretofore , with still others in prospect, as well as in good offices activities8 that have taxed its entire capabilities. 11. Overload posts are derived from the financial resources of an existing operation and are tied solely to the needs related to that operation; moreover, they are not available before the enabling resolution of the Security Council establishes the operation. Therefore, it is with regard to such activities as those which generally precede the establishment of a peace-keeping operation as well as to good offices activities, that the present arrangement for temporary assistance through overload posts is found wanting. The proposed account for support of peace-keeping operations is designed to continue meeting the needs caused by existing peace-keeping operations as well as the additional work-load in 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the organizational and logistical challenges faced by the United Nations in managing its peacekeeping operations. The language used suggests a focus on the administrative and financial aspects of these operations, rather than any specific issue related to economic development, natural resources, or other categories. The text also mentions "good offices activities" which are likely diplomatic and negotiation efforts, further supporting the idea that this text is related to international relations and peacekeeping.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations