15. He welcomed the intention of OPS to work out a career development plan. It was to be hoped that such a plan would indeed lead to promotion on the basis of merit and performance so that staff would be able to devote their talents and energies entirely to their tasks in the Secretariat. A comprehensive and effective career development plan, which should include a computerized roster of staff, would go a long way toward solving many of the problems now being encountered by staff in the General Service aspiring to promotion to the Professional category. It would, for example, make it feasible for General Service staff who had demonstrated their aptitude for professional work to be appointed to vacancies as they occurred without having to prove themselves over and over again. The Fifth Committee should attempt to deal with the problems connected with the competitive examination for promotion from the General Service to the Professional category in that context rather than accept the proposal contained in paragraph 33 of document A/C.S/38/29. His delegation had no difficulty in supporting the appeal by the staff representatives to strengthen the independence of the United Nations Secretariat and promote the security of its staff. It was self-evident that, if international civil servants were to perform their functions effectively, they must enjoy the protection of international organizations and Member States. His delegation would continue to support all reasonable efforts towards that end. 16. He appealed to Member States, the Administration and the staff alike, to recapture some of the spirit of idealism which had led to the founding of the Organization. All must put aside their narrow sectarian interests, and the fate of the Organization as a whole must take precedence over any individual, group of individuals or country. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the internal workings of the United Nations Secretariat, specifically issues related to staff development, promotion, and security. It also touches on the importance of idealism and collective efforts towards the organization's goals. Given these themes, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international organizations and governance.

**Category**
Employment, International organizations and governance