many plans to inprove the situation of youth have no! alway8 been fou.orred byconcrete progranmes of lmplenentation, and chat the participation of younq peoplein decision-making bodies - particularly the nalional co-ordinatinq cornmiteees -A/4o/70L Engllsh Page 19 could be increased a great deal. FinaLly, Uhere has been the assertion of the need for conlinuing support of Che youth non-governnen cal organizati.ona and their activities' becauae they have norked in the field of youth before the preparations for the Year began and rill continue to do so after 1985. D. fnfornation and promotional acEirities 64. Information and proftotional activltiea were undertaken in support of the overall objectives of the Internatlonal Youth Year. They hrere selected considering the exiating resources and the potential to reacb the nidest possible target audiences in orderr (a) to dran attentlon to the situaeion, needs and aspirations of youtht (b) to mobilize efforts at all levels to promote the best educational, professional and living conditions for young people t and (c) to encourage co-operatlon at all levels erlth regard to youth issues. 65. The Centre for Social Develofrene and lfunanitarian Affairs has attempted to devElep co-ordinated efforts with the Departnent of Public Information, oeher United Nations bodies and agencies, regional coramissions, intergovernnenta I organizations and non-governmen tal organlzatlons to bring about broader public awareness of International Youetr Year and tbe lssues identified by the General Assenbly in its designation of the Year. These efforts have been reported to the Econonic and Social Council in the report of the Secretary-GeneraL entitled "Co-ordination and information in tbe field of yotrfiln @/L985/42't. Other porllons of the present repor! and its annex al6o include considerabl-e material on information activlties and sbould be taken into account. 66. The additional developnents which have taken place since the report of che Secretary-Gen eral (E/L985/42) subnltted to the Economic and Social Council are set forth beloir!
**Analysis**
The text discusses the implementation of plans to improve the situation of youth, participation of young people in decision-making bodies, and information and promotional activities related to the International Youth Year. The focus is on social and humanitarian aspects, with an emphasis on education, employment, and youth development. The text also mentions coordination with various organizations and agencies, which suggests a broader international context.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief