Processor of the lnformation and analysis provided by the world-wide comnunity of concerned people needs to be further strengthened. In reaching out to Ehe Public and alerting it to the increasingly rnenacing socio-econqflic consequences of the arms race, e:<ercises like the present one not only assist in providing an uPdated analysis of najor new develotrnent.s but also gain fron public assessment of the phenomenon. After all, it is in the grohting public resentment of the arms race and its near universal character thac the present report finds a major waterghed beyond rarhich each further round in its escalation will confront a stronger soclal rejection. 147. while reiterating the need for continuity in the analysis of the socio-econonic consequences of the arms racer the Group specifically recomends further action by the United Nations in such areas as improvement of the statistical data base regarding mllltary budgets, a better understanding of the economic and technological feasibility of conversion among countries at dlfferent levels of development, in-depth research on the role of the duala)urpose technology in the context of a new international economic order, interhational co-oPerative endeavour to reveal the adverse implications of nilitary R and D on civilian sectors of the industry in particular and on economic Perfornance ln generalr and pre-emPtive measures by the Unlted Nations to prevent the nilitarization of outer sPace. I48. The vital interest taken by all countries in the cessation of the arns race ahd ln dlsarmament provides the United Nations yrith a unique role in organizing a ponerful internaeionaL action for disarmanent. The present stagnation of disarmament negotiations, c"onbined with the failure of the second q)ecial session of the General AssenbLy devoted to disarrnament to adopC a conprehensive Progranneof disarnnnent (to which the 1977 report referred as a coherent strategy in the
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the analysis of the socio-economic consequences of the arms race and the role of the United Nations in addressing this issue. The language used is technical and formal, suggesting that the text is intended for a specialized audience. The discussion of military budgets, economic feasibility of conversion, and the implications of military R&D on civilian sectors and economic performance suggests that the text is concerned with economic and technological issues.

**Category**
Industry, International trade, Science and technology