sources in 1989 was 1.2 per cent less than the medium-term plan figure, and supplementary funds were 16.2 percent higher. Especially note-worth)' in 1989 was the success of the UNICKF proposal on debt relief for CSD. While the funds received (US$300,000) were modest, this approach set a precedent which was well received in many quarters and will spur greater efforts from a larger number of partners in 1990. Another effort which will continue into 1990 is the push to maintain momentum for Uc;i through fund- raising support from UNICEF National Committees. Emergencies remained high on the fund-raising support list, with Opera- tion Lifeline Sudan at the top, fol- tlowed by Mozambique, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Ethiopia. Some US$16,6 million has been raised for oi.s so far against estimated needs of USS20.5 million. Greeting Card Operation The mandate of GCO was expanded in 1989, and its role and position within the structure of UNICF.F'S external rela- tions were more precisely defined. Following an intensive review, t;co activities arc to be closely co-ordi- nated with other UNICEF divisions and with National Committees and field offices (E/ICEE/1989/AB/L.5). The CiCO mandate was enlarged to cover activities in four areas. They are: the traditional area of product sales; exhibits and promotion; private sec- tor fund-raising support to National Committees and field offices; and special fund-raising events and new initiatives. A new set of rules ami regulations governing the administra- tion and financial operations of GCO was approved by the Executive Board and took effect on 1 January 1989. The new rules take account of the enlarged mandate and make it possi- ble for GCO to operate as a business within the United Nations system. A specialized department has been created within GCO to deal with spe- cial fond-raising events and new ini- tiatives (SEM). A Special Events
**Analysis**
The text discusses the financial performance and fundraising efforts of UNICEF, including its activities in debt relief, emergency response, and special events. It highlights the success of a debt relief proposal and the efforts to raise funds for various emergencies. The text also mentions the expansion of the GCO's mandate and its new rules and regulations. Given the focus on UNICEF's fundraising efforts and financial performance, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief