sary to consider them as a separate priority item. A better flow of information on the work of the different bodies dealing with population questions was also necessary for the sake of efficiency, and a comprehensive approach should be taken whereby the United Nations would consider the population problems of developed countries without losing sight of the special needs of the developing ones, which could benefit greatly from projects and programmes being implemented in the former. His delegation was very much concerned in that connection with efforts to reduce the scope of UNFPA activities in Europe. 12. On the subject of co-ordination, he said that greater efforts should be made to utilize more efficiently the capacities and expertise available in each unit of the Secretariat so as to enhance the quality of output. He particularly welcomed the proposed measures to improve joint planning and programming and the delivery of technical co-opera­ tion activities and would also welcome greater in­ volvement of national non-governmental organiza­ tions in promoting population activities. 13. Mr. SAFRONCHUK (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) said that in his country population policy was an integral part of social policy and was formu­ lated within the context of efforts to promote devel­ opment and improve living standards. In no country could social and economic development plans be implemented without peace, and the Soviet Union supported the establishment of a comprehensive system of international economic security as an integral part of overall international security. It was unfortunate that the Secretary-General's report (E/1986/18-A/41/179) ignored the link between pop-14. He supported the recommendations in para­ graphs 65 and 66 of the report because the existing organizational structure ensured objectivity and in­ dependence in evaluating population trends and the effectiveness of population policies. The recommen­ dation in paragraph 68 (a) deserved careful study, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of considering population problems in the context of social and economic development, highlighting the need for coordination and cooperation between different bodies and organizations. It also touches on the importance of considering the needs of developing countries. These themes suggest that the text is related to economic development and humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief