organizations, and non-governmental organizations in consultative relationship concerned, to participate in the observance of the Decade by intensifying and ex­ panding their efforts towards ensuring the rapid eradi­ cation of racism and racial discrimination; 4. Calls upon all Members States to submit every two years to the Economic and Social Council a report on the action taken under the Programme; 5. Requests the Economic and Social Council to assume, with, the assistance of the Secretary-General, responsibility for co-ordinating the Programme and evaluating activities undertaken during the Decade as provided in the Programme; 6. Recommends that the Economic and Social Council should perform these functions in plenary meetings; 7. Requests the Economic and Social Council to report annually to the General Assembly on the im­ plementation of the Programme; 8. Requests the Secretary-General: («) To transmit the Programme to Governments and to the specialized agencies and other intergovern­ mental organizations for such action as they may un­ dertake in order to give effect to the suggestions con­ tained therein; (b) To transmit the Programme and the recom­ mendations on the role of non-governmental organiza­ tions3 to the non-governmental organizations in con­ sultative relationship concerned; (c) To take the necessary measures for the imple­ mentation of those suggestions contained in the Pro­ gramme which fall within the Secretary-General's area of responsibility or which require action by other organs of the United Nations; (d) To serve as a central point from which infor­ mation relating to the implementation of the suggestions contained in the Programme may be obtained; (e) To ensure the closest possible degree of col­ laboration between United Nations bodies and their respective staffs in the work required for the imple­ mentation of the suggestions contained in the Pro­ gramme; 9. Decides to consider this question annually on the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the eradication of racism and racial discrimination, with a emphasis on international cooperation and reporting mechanisms. While it does not directly relate to any of the traditional economic or environmental categories, it does involve international organizations and governments, which suggests a connection to international relations and cooperation.

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