achievements despite the relative shortage of resources. However, as far as many countries were concerned, the obstacles seemed to loom ever larger as endeavours were made to overcome them. It was difficult to assess the magnitude of the real needs of countries which had not yet really reached the "take-off" stage. During the consultation, some experts had even pointed to cases of collapsing social structures, loosening bonds of solidarity, the brain drain and various other effects of social disintegration. 85. A number of questions such as the participation of women in development, the situation of indigenous peoples, the rights of the child, the protection of the most deprived groups, the struggle against poverty, environmental protection, population and the prevention of natural disasters had been the focus of particular attention by the participants. 86. The participants had recommended concerted action, on the part of the competent bodies, on such matters as the resources available to finance development, debt, trade, commodities, energy, food, the transfer of disarmament technology, emplojrment, education and communication, with a view to reactivating the world economy. 87. The obstacles to the right to development most frequently cited included massive violations of hirnian rights such as apartheidt racism, the oppression of minorities and religious or ideological intolerance. Aggression, foreign occupation, denial of the right to self-determination, political repression, torture and terrorism were denounced, and reference was made to drugs, hunger, illiteracy, the development of AIDS and, finally, the arms race. 88. The urgent need to reduce poverty as a source of tension and frustation incompatible with the promotion of human rights and the right to development had been recognized. The experts had described the new trends emerging from recent developments in the world economy, and had expressed the view that the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the obstacles to development, including poverty, social disintegration, and human rights violations, and emphasizes the need for concerted action to overcome these challenges. It also touches on issues related to education, employment, and communication. Given the scope of the text, it appears to be primarily focused on the broader context of economic development and human rights.

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