15. All children must be given the chance to find their identity and realize their worth in a safe and supportive environment, through familles and other care-givers committed to their welfare. They must be prepared for responsible life in a free society. They should, from their early years, be encouraged to participate in the cultural life of their societies. 16. Economie conditions will continue to influence great1y the fate of children, especially in developing nations. For the sake of the future of all children, it is urgently necessary to ensure or reactivate sustained and sustainab1e economie growth and development in all countries and also to give a broad and durable solution to the serious external debt problems of developing countries. 17. These tasks require a continued and concerted effort by all nations, through national action and international co-operation. 1 ••• E/ICEF/1990/L.20 English Page 4 The commitment 18. The well-being of children requires political action at the highest level. We are determined to take that action. 19. We ourselves hereby make a solemn commitment to give high priority to the rights of children, to their survival and to their protection and development. This will also ensure the well-being of all societies. 20. We have agreed that we will act together, in international co-operation, as well as in our respective countries. We now commit ourselves to the following 10-point programme to protect the rights of children and to improve their lives: (1) We will work to promote earliest possible ratification and implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Programmes to encourage information about children's rights should be launched world-wide, taking into account the distinct cultural and social values in different countries. (2) We will work for a solid effort of national and international action to 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the well-being of children, their rights, and the actions needed to ensure their survival, protection, and development. The focus is on creating a safe and supportive environment, promoting education, and addressing economic conditions that affect children, particularly in developing nations. This suggests that the text is primarily concerned with social and economic issues.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief