will mark the beginning of an era of peace, justice, economic and social development and progress for all peoples, Aware that the Economic Commission for Africa is an important inter­ national organization for co-ordinating economic, social, scientific and technical co-operation among African countries, Considering that activities organized to mark the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations should contribute to strengthening and applying the guiding principles of the United Nations in international economic co-operation, to reinforcing mutual confidence and to developing co-operation on an equal footing among all States, - 120 - 1. Appeals to States members of the Economic Commission for Africa to provide the strongest possible support in organizing activities in connection with the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations; 2. Requests the Executive Secretary to take appropriate measures within the secretariat to ensure that adequate attention is paid to disseminating information on the anniversary; 3. Requests the secretariat of the Commission to make the fullest possible use of the activities organized on the occasion of the fortieth anniversary, to advance its objectives for the development of Africa. 241st meeting, 29 April 1985. 558 (XX). Expression of thanks to countries, institutions and individuals that have assisted Africa in dealing with its economic and social crisis The Conference of Ministers, Recalling the Special Memorandum on Africa's Economic and Social Crisis adopted at its tenth meeting, Taking note of the General Assembly's Declaration on the Critical Economic Situation in Africa (resolution 39/29 and Annex), Having examined the response of the international community and the agencies of the United Nations system to the Declaration on the Critical Economic Situation in Africa, particularly at the Geneva Conference of 11 March 1985, Noting that generous humanitarian and technical assistance will not remove the underlying causes of the present crisis and that long-term 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution or declaration from the Economic Commission for Africa, discussing the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations and its implications for the continent. The language used is focused on economic and social development, with references to the crisis in Africa and the need for international cooperation. While there is no explicit mention of natural resources, environment, or humanitarian aid, the text's emphasis on economic and social development suggests a strong connection to these areas.

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