(8) The Special Committee reaffirms the responsibility of the administering Power to promote the economic and social development of the Territory. The Committee calls upon the administering Power to intensify its efforts, in co-operation with the territorial Government, to broaden the economic base of the Territory through diversification and, in that connection, further calls upon the administering Power to continue to increase its assistance to the Territory in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the economy. (9) The Special Committee notes the severe effects of hurricane Hugo on the Territory's economy, particularly on its infrastructure, agriculture and tourism sectors, as well as the adverse consequences of the hurricane on the Government's economic diversification efforts. (10) The Special Committee recalls General Assembly resolution 44/3 of 12 October 1989 entitled "Emergency assistance to Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Montserrat and Saint Kitts and Nevis" which, -18-inter alia, urges all States, as a matter of urgency, to contribute generously to the relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in those countries affected by hurricane Hugo. The Committee also recalls resolution 44/95 of 11 December 1989 on the question of the British Virgin Islands in which the Assembly urges Member States and specialised agencies and other organisations of the United Nations system to extend all possible assistance with a view to rehabilitating and reconstructing the Territory, which was devasted by hurricane Hugo. (11) The Special Committee notes that domestic fishing output continues to be hampered by the sophisticated techniques of foreign vessels. The Committee reiterates its concern over the continued illegal operations of foreign fishermen and stresses that this uncontrolled exploitation could deplete current fish stocks and adversely affect future yields. In this connection, the Committee calls upon the administering Power to continue to assist the territorial Government in controlling the illegal operations of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the economic development and challenges faced by the British Virgin Islands, particularly in the aftermath of hurricane Hugo. The Special Committee is calling upon the administering Power to intensify efforts to promote economic development, diversify the economy, and address issues related to illegal fishing and its impact on the territory's fish stocks.

**Category**
Economic development, Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Humanitarian aid and relief