technical co-operation projects and other elements of the work programme of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Branch of the United Nations Secretariat, Recalling General Assembly resolution 44/72 of 8 December 1989, 1. Expresses its conviction that the Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders will make a major contribution both to a better understanding of the problems related to crime prevention and criminal justice and to finding solutions to them; 2. Welcomes Economic and Social Council decision 1989/134 of 24 May 1989, in which the Council decided to accept the offer of the Government of Cuba to act as host to the Eighth Congress; 3. Calls upon Member States, specialized agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as appropriate professional organizations and individual experts, to actively participate in the Eighth Congress; 4. Invites Member States to make financial contributions to the United Nations Trust Fund for Social Defence during the Eighth Congress, including contributions earmarked for specific technical co-operation projects and other elements of the work programme of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Branch of the United Nations Secretariat; 5. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of the Eighth Congress, under item 3 (topic I), a one-day pledging session so that such financial contributions to the United Nations Trust Fund for Social Defence may be made; 6. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that the substantive and organizational work of the Eighth Congress, including a strengthened information programme, is adequate for its successful outcome. Resolution 11/3. Review of the functioning and programme The Committee on Crime Prevention and Control, Recalling the responsibility assumed by the United Nations in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice in pursuance of Economic and Social Council 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to international cooperation and development in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice, as it refers to the United Nations Secretariat and various organizations. The text also mentions financial contributions and technical cooperation projects, suggesting a focus on international cooperation and development.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education