Affairs provided a sound basis for the population activities of the United Nations and of governmental and non-governmental organizations. 30. He announced that Japan would contribute an amount of $US 45,930,000 to UNFPA for 1986, including an earmarked contribution for the Interna­ tional Planned Parenthood Federation. 31. The report of the Secretary-General identified several interesting points for discussion. Concerning the role of the Economic and Social Council, he said that the Council should review the recommendations of the International Conference on Population20 and should continue to discuss ways of enhancing the work of the United Nations system in the field of population. In that connection, he supported the recommendation in paragraph 68 (a). On the subject of co-ordination, he said that a continuous flow of information was essential between the bodies and organizations active in the field of population in order to strengthen co-ordination of the population activities of the United Nations system. 32. His delegation agreed with the Secretary-Gener­ al that greater efforts should be made to utilize the expertise available in each entity. In that connection, it could go along with paragraph 74 (d), which pointed out that the operational experience acquired by UNFPA over the years could continue to be 20See Report of the Internatwnal Conference on Populatwn, 1984, Mexico City, 6-14 August 1984 (E/CONF.76119 and Corr. I and 3) (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.84.XIJI.8 and corrigenda). lith meeting-7 May 1986 57 utilized by other relevant entities Nations. of the United 41. His delegation supported the Secretary-Gener­ 33. He expressed the hope that the review which was to be conducted in accordance with General Assembly resolution 40/177 would be comprehensive and substantive. Improvements needed to be made in the existing machinery of the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination with a view to ensuring 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the United Nations' activities and efforts in the field of population, specifically in terms of funding, coordination, and expertise. It mentions the UNFPA and the International Planned Parenthood Federation, which suggests a focus on health and population-related issues. The text also touches on the role of the Economic and Social Council and the need for improvements in the machinery of the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination.

**Category**
Health, International relations