It was necessary to get to the root of the problem and to take appropriate action, as suggested in the sub-committee's report. It was not a matter of assigning blame but, rather, of identifying weaknesses in the system that created that unsatisfactory situation. 5. In commenting on the sub-committee's report, one of the rapporteurs pointed out that it was aimed at government policymakers and not only at crime prevention and criminal justice professionals. Its objective was to increase the United Nations capacity and effectiveness in responding to the pervasive needs of countries in that field, as well as strengthening international co-operation in dealing with the increasingly transnational crime problems. 6. Another rapporteur pointed out the anomaly between the extensive responsibilities to be discharged and the limited resources available for that United Nations programme. A more effective programme in that field involved a number of elements, including an international criminal code and a court whose jurisdiction would have to be defined. A basic restructuring of the United Nations mechanisms dealing with crime prevention and control was necessary, with appropriate qualitative and quantitative changes, including the requisite financing for the programme. 7. The third rapporteur echoed the call for a greatly strengthened United Nations crime and justice programme commensurate with national and international requirements. Since the various resolutions adopted on the subject had not yielded the desired results, it was felt that an international convention would provide the framework for reinforced and consolidated United Nations action in the crime field. 8. There was accord in welcoming the report and many participants congratulated the sub-committee on the important work it had done. The report should be given to politicians and other decision makers, so that they became fully aware of the crime problems and the necessity of concerted action. 9. Participants agreed that the report articulated the concerns expressed by the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the United Nations' efforts to strengthen its crime and justice programme, with a focus on increasing its capacity and effectiveness in responding to transnational crime problems. The rapporteurs highlight the need for a basic restructuring of the UN's mechanisms, including the development of an international criminal code and court, as well as increased financing. The language used suggests a focus on international cooperation and policymaking, which suggests that the topic is not directly related to economic development or humanitarian aid and relief.

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