Although problems of develoPment are oominq to be of qrowinq concern to the international communi tv they are not, unfortunately, alwavs examined bv the developed countries in their real cnntext and international actions are not always conceived in a harmonious and inteqrated manner that takes all asPects of develoPment into account. Indeed, the international oommunity usually reacts with a certain qenerosity and speed to emerqency situations and apPeals for imnediate assistance in cases of urqent need. On the other hand, the requirements of lonq-term development are not q iven consistent and sustained support. Whether it be external-debt problems or the drop in raw-materials prices, about protectionism or the problems of market access, international co-operation, instead of coming to qrips with the real causes of the serious structural imbalances in the world economy, is unfortunately limited to short-term, ad hoc and vaque neasures. :R-i/35 A/S-18/PV. 6 167 (Mr. Santos, Cape Verde) We must all share in the collective resPQnsibili ty for strenqtheninq the machinery of international economic co-operation to foster sustained economic growth. By the same token we are bound to note that it is UP to the develoPinq countries to shoulder their responsibility for adapting political and economic insti tutiors to their development requirements. The realization of the qoals of international economic co-operation and a resurgence of economic growth and development in the developinq countries presupposes international macro-economic co•ordination and balanced multilateral control, which would guarantee the full-fledqed particiPation of all countries and take into account the interests of each and every one of us in keepinq with the situation, problems, abilities and respOnsibilities of everv country. We earnestly hope that the sPecial session will establish an overall framework for reflection en development problems within which the problems of the least 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the challenges and importance of international cooperation for economic development, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to address structural imbalances in the world economy. It emphasizes the responsibility of both developed and developing countries to adapt their political and economic institutions to their development requirements. The text also touches on the importance of macro-economic coordination and balanced multilateral control to ensure the full participation of all countries.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade