in population questions and had closely followed the E/1986/SR.l2 process of implementation of General Assembly resolution 39/228, particularly paragraph 13. His delegation had consistently emphasized the need for close consultations with interested delegations with regard to the preparatory stage of the Secretary­ General's report on the follow-up to that resolution. While appreciating the efforts of the Secretariat to keep delegations informed about the progress in the 60 Economic and Social Council-First Regular Session, 1986 preparation of the report that the Council had before it (E/1986/18-A/411179), Bangladesh believed that such efforts did not constitute substantive consulta­ tions. The number of responses received from coun­ tries to the Secretariat's communication concerning the preparation of the report had been extremely limited and totally unrepresentative of the views of the developing countries. Consequently, the report did not appropriately reflect their concerns. 2. The descriptive sections of the report relating, inter alia, to the evolution of population activities in the United Nations and the administration of popu­ lation programmes clearly indicated the need for greater co-ordination within the United Nations system. The 1984 International Conference on Popu­ lation had marked a turning-point in international co-operation on population issues. Its recommenda­ tions, 20 particularly the recommendation relating to the strengthening of the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), had important im­ plications for the United Nations system, in particu­ lar those aspects related to institutional and legisla­ tive arrangements. 3. In paragraph 65 of the report, mention was made of the establishment of "a separate and identifiable entity" which would combine the functions of re­ search and analysis, data collection, financing and implementation of technical co-operation and the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects. The Secretary-General believed that such an entity would be cost-efficient and effective. While his delegation would have liked a specific recommenda­
**Analysis**
The text discusses the implementation of a General Assembly resolution on population questions, mentions the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), and refers to the establishment of a separate entity for research, analysis, and program implementation. These topics suggest that the text is related to population and development issues, which are often linked to health and well-being. The focus on international cooperation and institutional arrangements also implies that the text may be relevant to international relations and development.

**Category**
Health, International relations