development in this regard. The socio-economic problems currently afflicting the world today cannot be viewed in isolation from the escalating military build-up supported by the largest ever recorded military budget allocations. No one can point out the logic behind the expenditures of almost a trillion dollars annually on the acquisition and manufacture of armaments. it is also a sad paradox to note that even the third-world countries, buffeted by maladies of all sorts and characterized by stagnating economies, are diverting substantial resources of their declining gross national products to the acquisition of armaments at the expense of their AW/sm A/C.l/40/PV.9 42 (Mr. Afande, Kenya) developmental activities. This trend must be arrested in order for meaningful disarmament to take place simultaneously with the promotion of social economic activities, thus benefiting the lot of the vast majority of the human community currently living in poverty, disease and famine. In this connection Kenya warmly welcomes and strongly supports the initiative which led to the decision by this Committee to convene an International Conference on the Relationship between Disarmament and Development. As a country which holds the view that any meaningful development cannot be realized without an atmosphere of peace and stability, Kenya attaches great importance to the Conference and is happy to be a member of the Preparatory Committee charged with the responsibility of ensuring success for that important Conference, to be convened in Paris next year. In conclusion, I take this opportunity to mention very briefly the issue of the continent of Antarctica, which, it is estimated, represents one-tenth of Earth's surface. Because of its unique and harsh climatic condition, it has attracted limited human habitation. However, in spite of Antarctica's unique ecosystems, it bears a direct and far-reaching influence on the rest of the world. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the relationship between disarmament and development, highlighting the paradox of countries diverting resources from development to armaments, and the importance of addressing socio-economic problems. It also touches on the topic of Antarctica's unique ecosystems and its influence on the world. The text's focus on the interplay between military spending and economic development, as well as its emphasis on the importance of promoting peace and stability for development, suggests that the category should be related to economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade