specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system in implementing the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly. 3. Taking into account the above-mentioned resolutions and in light of the attainment of independence of Namibia, the specialized agencies and international institutions associated with the United Nations should strengthen existing measures of support and formulate additional programmes of assistance to the remaining Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories within the framework of their respective mandates. Most of the Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories are islands, small in size and population and geographically isolated. Their location makes them vulnerable to natural disasters, such as hurricane Hugo in the Caribbean and hurricane Ofa in the Pacific, which have recently devastated some of the islands. These characteristics, together with the low level of economic development, make these Territories dependent on external assistance. The specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system, as well as international and regional organizations, should be invited to examine and review conditions in each of the Territories, so as to take into account the pressing need for increased transfer of resources to the peoples concerned, and take appropriate measures within their respective spheres of competence in order to accelerate progress in the economic and social conditions of those Territories. 4. In accordance with the terms of Council resolution 1989/95, the President of the Council maintained close contact with the Chairman of the Special Committee during the period under review and, on the basis of those contacts and in light of the related developments, submits to the Council the observations set out below with a view to facilitating Council consideration of the present item. 5. During the year, members of the Council and the Special Committee followed closely their respective work relating to the item. The President considers it 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the support provided by the United Nations system to the remaining Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories, which are vulnerable to natural disasters and have a low level of economic development. It emphasizes the need for increased transfer of resources and measures to accelerate progress in the economic and social conditions of these territories. This suggests that the category should be related to economic development, humanitarian aid, and international cooperation.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Economic development