presented. All five regional preparatory meetings had been unanimous in supporting the proposals of the interregional meetings, as endorsed by the Committee and the Economic and Social Council. The Committee had now the task of examining the recommendations, resolutions and other drafts considered by those meetings and deciding on the revised proposals for submission to the Congress. 3. The representatives of the Committee at the five regional preparatory meetings reported on the recommendations adopted by meetings. The meetings had urged reinforced international action against transborder criminality and strengthened co-operation between States, particularly through a new convention on crime prevention and criminal justice. 4. The representative of the host country for the Eighth Congress informed the Committee that his Government had appointed a high-level commission to ensure optimal conditions and the most effective arrangements for the Congress, as well as for the preparatory and follow-up activities. 5. The Committee members stated that the quality of the documentation prepared for the Eighth Congress attested to the hard work done by the United Nations Secretariat with the assistance of Governments, United Nations institutes, concerned intergovernmental organizations and a number of non-governmental organizations. The draft model treaties, agreements, other proposed instruments, recommendations and resolutions, if endorsed by the Eighth Congress, would constitute a most important addition to the already existing norms and guidelines. Together, they would form a sound basis for strengthened international co-operation in dealing with transboundary criminality and for enhancing the effectiveness of domestic crime control. 6. In that connection, it was noted that a serious obstacle lay in the slow and incomplete implementation of the existing instruments. Although some progress could be reported, much more had to be accomplished. The lack of implementation converted the best instrument into a useless piece of paper. It was important to examine the state of, and prospects for, international co-operation in crime 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international cooperation and the development of laws and agreements to combat transborder criminality, which suggests a focus on international relations and law enforcement. While it does not explicitly mention specific sectors like economy, health, or education, the language used is more formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international governance rather than a specific sector.

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