concerning measures to be taken in that regard. The activities of the United Nations should he encouraged, especially the programmes of assistance to colonial peoples in the process of liberation, in order to enable them to achieve independence under economic and social conditions which ensured a future of freedom and integrated development. It was necessary to reaffirm dedication to the struggle against apartheid, racism, colonialism, neo-colonialism and any other kind of domination. That struggle, which was the essence of the activities of the Organization, was the only way to maintain international peace and security. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 8. Mr. AMR (Egypt) nominated Mr. Diallo (Mali) as Vice-Chairman. 9. Mr. Diallo (Mali) was elected Vice-Chairman by acclamation. 10. Mr. INFANTE (Chile) nominated Mr. Stefanini (Italy) as Rapporteur. 11. Mr. Stefanini (Italy) was elected Rapporteur by acclamation. ORGANIZATION OF WORK (A/C.4/40/l; A/C.4/40/L.l; A/INF/40/1) 12. The CHAIRMAN said that the programme of work set forth in paragraph 3 of document A/C.4/40/L.l should serve as a provisional guideline and was subject to changes where necessary. The Chairmen of all the Committees had been asked to continue holding meetings during the observance of the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations and the Fourth Committee would therefore meet as usual from 14 to 24 October. He further announced that a plenary meeting commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Declaration would be held on the morning of Wednesday, 16 October. He added that, if he heard no objection, he would take it that the Committee approved the proposed organization of work. 13. It was so decided. ; ... A/C.4/40/SR.2 English Page 4 AGENDA ITEM 110: ACTIVITIES OF FOREIGN ECONOMIC AND OTHER INTERESTS WHICH ARE IMPEDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECLARATION ON THE GRANTING OF INDEPENDENCE TO COLONIAL COUNTRIES AND PEOPLES IN NAMIBIA AND IN ALL OTHER TERRITORIES UNDER 
**Analysis**
The text discusses measures to be taken to promote the independence of colonial peoples, specifically mentioning economic and social conditions, and reaffirms the struggle against apartheid, colonialism, and neo-colonialism. This suggests that the category should relate to international relations, human rights, and development.

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