1. Expresses its appreciation to the Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities for its valuable work, in particular the progress made at its seventh session in the area of standard-setting, and for its continued broad approach and flexible methods of work; 2. Further expresses its appreciation for the active and constructive participation in the work of the Working Group of observers for Governments, specialized agencies, non-governmental organizations and, in particular, indigenous organizations and communities; 3. Welcomes the decision of the Sub-Commission to continue to entrust to the Chairman-Rapporteur of the Working Group, Mrs. Erica-Irene Daes, the further development of a draft declaration on indigenous rights within the framework contained in her working paper, taking into consideration, inter alia, the comments on the draft declaration which will be provided by Governments, indigenous organizations and communities and other interested parties in accordance with the relevant resolution of the Sub-Commission; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to give the Chairman-Rapporteur of the Working Group the resources and assistance needed to carry out her task; -135-5. Recommends to the Economic and Social Council that the Working Group on Indigenous Populations be authorized to meet for 10 serviced meetings in the 10 working days prior to the forty-second session of the Sub-Commission for the purpose of intensifying its efforts to complete a draft declaration on indigenous rights in consultation with interested Governments and organizations of indigenous peoples; 6. Recalls that the Economic and Social Council, in its resolution 1988/37 of 27 May 1988, recommended that the General Assembly should, when appropriate, proclaim an international year of the world's indigenous populations; 7. Encourages Governments and indigenous organizations and communities, as well as other interested parties, to review and comment upon the draft
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a resolution or a declaration related to the rights and well-being of indigenous populations. It expresses appreciation for the work of a working group and welcomes the development of a draft declaration on indigenous rights. The text also encourages Governments and indigenous organizations to review and comment on the draft declaration. Given the focus on indigenous rights and the lack of any specific reference to economic or environmental issues, I hypothesize that the most fitting category is Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture, or Education.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture