38. As a part of this liaison approach, the Cenlre for Social Developnent and Humanitarian Affairs co-ordinates systernatic exchange of programming and budgetary information anong specialized agencies to facllttate co-operative efforts, minimizeduplication and utilize to the fullest extent, the limited existinq resources for programmes in the a9in9 field. Specialized agencies have also been designated to execute numerous projects supporCed by the United Nations Trust Fund for Aging, and have also played a major role in designing and implementing tbe first revievr and appraisal of the i.mplenentation of the fnternational plan of Action on Aging. Regional comnissions have been similarly instrumental in eliciting nationalinterest in the ?rust Fund, in encouraging national responses to the first revlew and appraisal of the PIan of Action, and in conducting a regional review and appraisal of the inpl.ementation of the plan of Action. Co-operation between the Centre for Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs and the United l€lions Fundfor populalion Activities has also remalned strong aince the World Assembly on Aging, wilh UI'IFPA providing financi.al assiseance to lhe Centre and the Centreqiving substantive assislance to UNFPA in evaluation of project requests relatingto agr" ng. 39' Tbe specialized agenci.es of the united Nations syscem that have a substantive concern i,rifh aging issues inclL:de the fnternational l€bour Organisation (IIO), the Food and AgricuiL'Jre Orgadization of the United Nations (FAO) , the United NationsA/40 /7r4 English Page Il Educational, ScienCific and Cul.tural Organization (UNESCO), and the World Healthorganization (wHo). Activi!ies impinging on aging queslions are generalry carriedout as pare of the agenciesr regular programme in lheir specialized areas ofresponsibility. 40' FocaL points designated by concerned organizations continue to prove to be aneff€ctive channel for facilitating collaboration and dialogue within the UnitedNations system. Additionally, relevant sections of the organizationsr programme
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on international cooperation and coordination between organizations to address issues related to aging, including social development and humanitarian affairs. The language used suggests a focus on policy, programming, and budgetary matters, rather than specific economic or environmental concerns.

**Category**
Health, Humanitarian aid and relief