energy sources, health care and education. JP/ASW A/S-18/PV. 4 14-15 (Mr. Omar, Malaysia) The integration of new scientific and technological processes into the production structure can be either bought or developed, indigenously as well as endogenously. It is of the utmost importance that developing countries, especially those that are debt-ridden, should not be denied the external financing necessary for importing the new generation of technologies to expedite the growth of their economies. At the same time, the strengthening of indigenous technological capability can be advanced only through greater investments in human resources development. My delegation wishes to underline the importance of human resources development. In fact, the development of human resources is integral to the economic and social progress of all nations. Broad-based participation, education and health are essential for genuine social development and sustained economic expansion. The economic crisis of the 1980s and the resulting adjustment measures have led to significant cuts in national expenditure in sectors crucial to the development of human resources, with grave implications for sustained qrowth and development. JSM/jl A/S-18/PV. 4 16 (Mr. Omar, Malaysia) My delegation wishes to underline that efforts for human-resources development should optimize all means for the overall development of human beings, particularly those living in poverty and other vulnerable groups, so that they may individually and collectively be capable of improving their standard of living. My delegation therefore calls on the international community to support the efforts of developing countries on human-resources development in accordance with their national priorities and plans. I should like now to turn to the question of international commodity policy. The 1980s have been characterized by a move away from international action in the commodity sector. The coming into operation of the Common Fund could mark the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of investing in human resources development, particularly in education and health, to accelerate economic growth and development. It also touches on the need for international support for developing countries to access new technologies and finance. The text does not specifically mention natural resources, industry, or transport and communication.

**Category**
Economic development, Education, Health