development activities both to attract new funds in addition to what is already being allocated, and to have a larger allocatlon of already available funds. 33. Action in relation to the United Nations development s~stem. UNV has participated in UNDP’s efforts to sensitize its staff members and field personnel to the conceptual framework of participatory grass roots activities and the operatlonal methodology as developed by the UNDP’s new programme on grass roots and NGO matters. Case studies and reports on the progran~e’s activities are disseminated wlthlnUNDP headquarters and to UNDP field offices. UNDP and specialized agency field staff are also encouraged to participate in workshops, seminars and other meetings organized by UNV in their countries of assignment. UNV also invites selected resident representatives, UNDP headquarters staff and officials of specialized agencies to its regional workshops. 34. UNV encourages UNDP field offices to utilize expertise from DDS NGOs for other development programmes. By drawing on this largely untapped reservoir of talent, the United Nations development system could also provide the individuals concerned with additlonal experience to be channeled back into their own organizations. 35. UNV also encourages the systematic consideration of additional activities in this fleld at the project formulation stage. The strategy is placed within the overall UNDP objective of reviewing the ongoing and pipellne programmes of a®.DP/1985/44 English Page i0 the United Nations development system to identify those cases where the addition of a participatory development dimension would benefit the attainment of the planned objectives. This would allow for a further review of possible linkages with the UNV/DDS programme. 36. This three-step approach adopted by UNV provides UNDP with another tested delivery mechanism to make its programme more responsive to the priorities of the indigenous communities placing emphasis on self-reliance. The Administrator believes that UNV is thus well-equipped with its network of
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the development activities of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) and its collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to promote participatory grassroots development. The focus is on mobilizing resources, capacity building, and enhancing the effectiveness of development programs. The text does not explicitly mention economic, natural, or environmental issues, nor does it discuss specific sectors like agriculture, industry, or transport.

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