resolution 155 С (VII) of 13 August 1948 and General Assembly resolution 415 (V) of 1 December 1950, Recalling also Economic and Social Council resolutions 1986/11 of 21 May 1986, 1987/53 of 28 May 1987, 1988/44 of 27 May 1988 and 1989/68 of 24 May 1989 and General Assembly resolutions 40/32 of 29 November 1985, 41/107 of 4 December 1986, 42/59 of 30 November 1987, 43/99 of 8 December 1988 and 44/71 and 44/72 of 8 December 1989, Profoundly concerned about the escalation in crime, which is impeding sustained development, undermining social peace and well-being and threatening the enjoyment of basic human rights and freedoms. Aware of the high hinnan and material costs of crime and its consequences, which drain national economies and exacerbate financial crises. Alarmed by the increasingly transnational character and dimensions of crime, which in its new organized and sophisticated forms has outpaced the capability of individual States to counteract and calls for concerted international action. Convinced of the urgent need for a more effective and responsive international mechanism to assist countries and facilitate joint strategies in areas of mutual concern. Bearing in mind the express wish of Member States to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations to carry out its important responsibilities in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice and the new mandates and functions entrusted to it. Recalling its resolution 10/1 of 31 August 1988 providing for the establishment of a sub-committee of the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control to review the functioning and programme of work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice. Welcoming the report of the sub-committee contained in a note by the Secretary-General (E/AC.57/1990/6), which presents a comprehensive analysis of the situation and the requirements for effective international action in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the issue of crime and its impact on international relations, economies, and human rights. It highlights the need for a more effective international mechanism to combat crime and provides a comprehensive analysis of the situation. Given the focus on crime and its consequences, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international cooperation or security.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International cooperation