crime prevention and criminal justice", which read as follows: "The Economic and Social Council, "Considering that one of the objectives proclaimed in the United Nations Charter is to bring about international co-operation in developing and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental liberties for all persons, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion, "Recalling, on the one hand, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants that relate thereto, and, on the other, the Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Being Subjected to Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, adopted by the General Assembly in resolution 3453 (XXX) of 9 December 1975, "Convinced that, within the framework of development, crime prevention and criminal justice should be guided by respect for the principles proclaimed in the Caracas Declaration and the Milan Plan of Action, the Guiding Principles for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in the Context of Development and a New International Economic Order, and other pertinent instruments adopted by the Seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, in particular, the body of minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners. "Convinced also that, thanks to a concerted effort in all areas, the practical application of these principles should be encouraged, with full respect for human rights, fundamental liberties and the sovereignty of each Member State, "Considering that a concerted intervention to this end, even in matters regarded as falling under the national sovereignty of a State, cannot be regarded as constituting interference in the internal affairs of that State, "Recalling that the treatment of prisoners is generally regarded as an element of national sovereignty of the Member States, "Further considering that the deteriorating socio-economic situation in certain countries is challenging the international community to come to the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses international cooperation in crime prevention and criminal justice, referencing various UN declarations and covenants. It emphasizes the importance of respecting human rights and fundamental liberties, and encourages a concerted effort to implement these principles. The text does not specifically focus on economic development, natural resources, or other categories related to the economy. Instead, it seems to be more concerned with social and humanitarian issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education