(Mr. Kudryavtsev, USSR) Member States had decreased from 17 as at 30 June 1982 to 14 as at 30 June 1983, during the same period, the number of under-represented States had increased from 24 to 25, the number of over-represented States from 26 to 31 and the number of States above the midpoint of their desirable ranges from 33 to 41. During the same period, only 35.4 per cent of individuals appointed to posts subject to geographical distribution were nationals of unrepresented or under-represented Member States, while 54.5 per cent came from Member States within range and 9.4 per cent from over-represented States. 10. His delegation was disturbed by the attitude of many Secretariat officials towards the application of the principle of equitable geographical distribution. It did not agree with the Secretary-General's view to the effect that that principle, •which was essential, nevertheless poses its own considerable problems in the building up of a coherent, international civil service• (A/38/1). It urgently called for an end to the recruitment of nationals from Member States which were above the midpoint of their desirable ranges, and an increase, from 40 per cent to 60 per cent, in the proportion of Professional posts subject to geographical distribution to be earmarked for nationals of unrepresented and under-represented countries, so that the target set by the General Assembly would be reached by 1985 at the latest. In its resolution 37/235, the General Assembly had endorsed the Secretary-General's intention to monitor the progress made in the achievement of equitable geographical balance in the departments and main offices of the Secretariat. While it was true that there was a very brief reference in document A/38/347 to the effect that •procedures for monitoring ••• progress had been established•, there was no mention of whether progress had actually been made 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the distribution of personnel within an international organization, specifically the United Nations. It mentions the geographical representation of member states and the recruitment of staff, which suggests a focus on administrative and organizational issues rather than specific sectors or industries. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level discussion or report.

**Category**
International trade, Employment