conducted invarious sectors, including agriculture, development planning, energy, environment, humansettlements, industry, population, science andtechnology, socialdevelopment, statistics, trade,transport andcommunications, andwater resources development. Attention willcontinue tobefocused ontheneedsof special targetgroups, suchaswomen,'youth,therurallandless anddisabled persons, todevelop theirskills. -12- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library£ SUBPROG~E 6.HUMANSETTLEMENTS (a) Ob~ectives 31.44 Theleqislative mandate ofthissubprogramme derives fromGeneral Assembly resolutions 37/221, 41/190, 42/191 and43/181. 31.45Inrecognition ofthefactthatveryfewGovernments ofdeveloping countries areablebythemselves toprovide adequate shelter, allotherpotential contributors tothehumansettlements development process mustbemobilized. That canbeaccomplished through therepealofnegative control measures, rigidand inappropriate regulations andotherinstruments thatpresent obstacles tobroad participation intheshelter delivery process. 31.46 Theobjectives ofthesubprogramme aretopromote information dissemination andpublicparticipation, tosupport national actiontoestablish appropriate national shelter strategies, inaccordance withtheObjectives o~theGlobal Strategy forShelter bytheYear2000(General Assembly resolution 42/191, annex), totakespecial account ofdisadvantaged groupsofsociety andcaterfortheneeds ofmenandwomenequally inbothurbanandruralareas,andtopromote environmentally soundandsustainable settlement planning andmanagement, appropriate utilization ofnatural resources andinnovative useofindigenous renewable resources. 31.47 Morespecifically, theobjectives ofthesubprogramme arethefollowing: (a)Tohelpimprove thequality oflifeandgenerate employment opportunities fortheeconomically disadvantaged andtopromote environmentally soundand sustainable development ofhumansettlements; Cb)Topromote themobilization ofallpotential resources ofeverysectorof society forhumansettlements development; (c)Tohelpstrengthen institutions necessary fortheorderly, efficient and sustainable provision andmanagement ofhumansettlements, particularly thosewith newresponsibilities atthelowerlevels. (b)Courseofactionbythesecretariat 31.48 Toachieve thoseobjectives, theworkofthesecretariat willconsist ofthe following threeelements ofhumansettlements development: (a)Integrated settlements policies andstrategies; (b)Shelter, infrastructure andland; (c)Localandcommunity-based institutions insettlement management. 31-.49Strategies willbedeveloped forbalanced population distribution andgrowth policies through encouragement ofthedevelopment ofruralcentres withnon-farm employment opportunities andthedevelopment ofsecondary cities. Implementation ofthestrategies willinclude training, dissemination ofinformation andexchange ofexpertise ontestedpragmatic approaches. -13- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library31.50Efforts willbemadetostrengthen localinstitutions bydeveloping their humanresources andtheircapacity tocarryoutthedevelopment functions. Inthis connection, community-based organizations, women's groups andnon-governmental organizations willbesupported through theexchange ofexperience, training and assistance inimplementing development activities. 31.51 Theefforts ofnational Governments indeveloping strategies tohelptheir peopleattainadequate shelter bytheyear2000willbesupported. Toachieve this goaltheproductive capacities ofallsectors withapotential fordelivery of components ofhumansettlements willhavetobemobilized through seminars, workshops, guidelines, dissemination ofinformation andassistance inimplementing innovative methods andtechniques. 31.52 Support willbeprovided forthedevelopment ofmechanisms forthe .regularization oflandalready occupied bylow-income groupswithout tenure andof delivery systems oflandfornewsettlements. Thosestrategies willbeadopted
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development of human settlements, with a emphasis on promoting environmentally sound and sustainable development, improving the quality of life, and generating employment opportunities. The language used suggests a focus on community-based development, capacity building, and mobilizing resources from various sectors. The text also mentions specific groups, such as women, youth, and disadvantaged populations, which may indicate a focus on social and economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief