of, and respect for, the integrity of our global environment. If island developinq countries are to sustain their development drive, a new Perspective must prevail. Aid must be further institutionalized; official development assistance must be enlarged through tax write-off incentives to individuals and corp:>rations; every effort must be made to secure low-cost financing of public-works projects and traininq for our youth; recovery assistance for natural disasters nust be assured; and access to the markets of the developed world must be guaranteed for exports at reasonable prices. Antigua and Barbuda, as a small island developing country, is subject to a variety of problems which require special attention. Our vulnerability to natural disasters, hurricanes and earthquakes in Particular, as well as oil sPills and other environmental pollution hazards, necessitates elaborate disaster-preparedness measures and mechanisms in order for us to be able to minimize the devastation and long-term impact on economic activi tv that these disasters bring about. Geographically, our extensive coastlines are a constant invitation to smuggling, illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, and we also experience severe exploitation of Extended Economic Zones by foreign fishermen. Our fragile terrestrial and marine ecosystems are beinq irreparably damaged by environmental threats such as global climate chanqes and activities emanating from outside the jurisdiction of small island develoPing countries. This procress of ecosystem degradation is exacerbated by the absence of human and financial resources to implement the appropriate conservation policies. RH/22 A/S-18/PV.6 103 (Mr• Joseph; Antiqua and Barbuda) Small island developinq countries sudl as Antigua and Barbuda have to provide the same range of public services as Cb larger entities. This results in high administrative costs even measured in per capita income or in terms of available financial resources. The uncertainty of future sources of foreign capital for island developing countries, coupled with an inadequate financial capability to meet development 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the challenges faced by small island developing countries, such as Antigua and Barbuda, in terms of sustainability, development, and environmental concerns. It highlights the need for institutionalized aid, low-cost financing, and disaster-preparedness measures to mitigate the impact of natural disasters and environmental degradation. The text also touches on the economic constraints faced by these countries, including high administrative costs and limited financial resources.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment