'the High Commissioner''s efforts to overcome obstacles to durable solutions and .thought that exercises similar to the.Seminar on the Integration of Refugees in ,,|urope might be of assistance in that respect and help to devise agreed guidelines for UNHCR activities. Furthermore, since specific measures could not be undertaken without the co-operation of the Governments concerned, which me^nt, in its turn, the support of public opinion, it xsaz of.the ut.T.oct importance that the whole issue 03f durable solutions be brought to the attention of the world, particulariy at a time of economic crisis and when compassion fatigue seemed to have reached a new level. The time had therefore come to launch ah international campaign, organized •by the High Commissioner and supported by the Executive Committee, to draw attention-to the deplorable situation of the refugees. 79. The second International Conference on Assistance to Refugees in Africa (ICARA II) would be of particular valué, since the problems in Africa clearly demonstrated the relationship between refugees assistance and development asSílstánce as well as the limits of the High Commissioner's mandate and financial rea'Qurçes.. His, delegation also welcomed the Swedish initiative to hold a'seminar ïpn.re.|"ugee aid and development. In many cases, it was difficult to know where to d):Ta,V thé assistance and development assistance and the High Commissioner might therefore wish, in appropriate cases, to promote special fx'ogrammes, in co-operation with the asylum country, donor Governments or other international agencies. In that connection, it was noteworthy that the UNHCR/WorXd Bank project in Pakistan had got off to a good start. Possibilities of including small donors in special projects which were development-oriented from the outset should also be ascertained„ A/AC/96/SR.356 page 1б 80. The fact that his Government was currently considering taking part in special programmes initiated by the High Commissioner with a view to promoting durable 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the efforts of the High Commissioner to find durable solutions for refugees, including the need for international cooperation, public awareness, and development-oriented programs. It highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of refugee crises and the need for sustainable solutions that combine refugee assistance with development.

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