Concerned also about the growing threat posed by new forms of crime, such as illicit drug trafficking, terrorism, international fraud and other types of organized crime. Noting the willingness of Member States to unite their efforts in crime prevention and control. Noting also the inadequacy of existing financial resources for combating crime at the international level. Recalling Economic and Social Council resolution 1989/68 of 24 May 1989 and resolution 10/1, adopted by the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control on 31 August 1988, 1. Recommends that the Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders give favourable consideration to the establishment, under the auspices of the United Nations, of a world foundation on crime control and assistance to victims; 2. Recommends also that the goals of the world foundation on crime control and assistance to victims should be: (a) To identify and mobilize financial resources in support of the implementation of international crime control programmes; (b) To raise the awareness of the international community to crime situations and main trends of crime and issues involving the victims, including the training of appropriate personnel; (c) To advocate the expansion of initiatives contributing to effective crime prevention; (d) To provide financial assistance to Member States that lack adequate resources for the implementation of crime control programmes; (e) To fund scientific research and development of innovative and effective technical means for crime prevention and control and to provide assistance to regional and interregional institutes for crime prevention and the treatment of offenders; (f) To provide financial assistance to victims of international crimes; 3. Recommends that the sources of the world foundation on crime control and assistance to victims should be as follows: (a) Voluntary contributions from States; (b) Voluntary donations from non-governmental organizations, the private sector and individuals; (c) Proceeds from charity activities in support of the foundation;
**Analysis**
This text appears to be focused on international cooperation and resource mobilization to combat crime, which suggests that it is related to issues of security and justice. The text mentions specific forms of crime, such as drug trafficking and terrorism, and proposes the establishment of a world foundation to address these issues. This foundation would aim to identify and mobilize financial resources, raise awareness about crime, and provide assistance to victims.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade