45. In explaining the proposals, their initiator stated that the United Nations conference programme was dynamic and growing, and his amendment was designed to reflect that fact and the fact that the conference programme had changed a great deal since the present pattern was laid down in the 1950s. His proposals were not new, but had already been endorsed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Joint Inspection Unit, whose report had recommended, inter alia, that the Assembly should allow Headquarters-based bodies then authorized to meet at Geneva to meet also at Vienna during the period 1975-1977 (see resolution 3350 (XXIX), para. 5). 46. Other delegations, however, stated that a balance had already been achieved on the basis of a pragmatic and consensual approach. There now existed, by the decision of competent United Nations bodies, a number of exceptions to the principle that United Nations bodies should meet at their respective established headquarters, and the result of the amendment under discussion would be to convert an exception into a principle. Such a permanent and general change would lead to physical and financial problems and would upset the existing stability in the conference programme and in the Secretariat establishment. No evidence had been adduced to indicate that there was a need for an increased use of other conference centres. In the view of those delegations, the amendment was unacceptable both in its original and in its modified form. 47. After further discussion, the Committee agreed to include in their draft resolution the following formulation: "The General Assembly "Requests the Secretary-General to ensure the most rational and effective use of all United Nations conference centres and facilities; "Requests the Committee on Conferences to continue its periodic examination of the rules governing conference planning." 48. Later, one delegation expressed reservations about the continued validity of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the management and organization of international conferences and meetings within the United Nations framework. It mentions the use of different conference centers and facilities, and the need for rational and effective use of these resources. The tone is formal and bureaucratic, suggesting that the topic is related to the administrative or logistical aspects of international cooperation.

**Category**
International trade, Transport and communication