areas. However, thedynamics ofaneverchanging globalsociety continue to present newandmorecomplex problems thatrequire theurgentattention ofthe internati0nal community. Theseissues needtobeidentified, theircausesanalysed andunderstood, andeffective responses tothemagreed upon. 17.Developments inthepolitical arenamentioned aboveprovide theUnitedNations withafreshopportunity toreinforce multilateral co-operation foreconomic development andsocialprogress, especially ofthedeveloping countries. Inthe 1990stheattention oftheinternational community willbefocused oneconomic and social development andespecially onthewaragainst poverty, hunger anddisease -5-14.Theentireissueoftheeconomic impactofactual armsreductions onnational andworldeconomies willneedtobecarefully examined. Military expenditures have beenveryimportant formanynational economies andmajorreductions willhave far-reaching political, economic andsocialeffects. Theexpectations generated by theprospects of"peacedividends" shouldbeplacedinthecontext ofimmediate costsandlonger-term consequences ofarmsreductions. TheUnitedNations should facilitate theexchange ofnational experiences inthefieldofconversion from military tocivilian production. TheOrganization shouldalsobeassociated inthe drafting ofguidelines .relating tomultilateral co-operation toassist Member Statesinmoving fromaperiodofhighmilitary spending tooneofsignificantly lowerarmsexpenditures. ......... 15.Astheworldcommunity increasingly recognizes theneedtoactinconcert ona variety ofproblems, thedevelopment ofandrespect forinternational lawwill assume aneverbroadening role. Asanintergovernmental organization basedonand governed byinternational law,theUnitedNations mustitselfinitsdecisions and activities setanexample ofcompliance withtheprinciples ofjustice and international lawenunciated intheCharter. Increased efforts alsowillbe required intheareaoflawmaking andcodification. ManyoftheOrganization's activities relating toeconomic development andsocial advance reston international legalinstruments. Onlandandsea,aswellasinouterspace,the UnitedNations hasinthepastdecades constructed alegalframework forthe regulation ofawiderangeofhumanactivities. Theelaboration ofinternational conventions, agreements, charters anddeclaratiQns willremain amajor responsibility oftheUnited Nations. TheOrganization mustcontinue itsleading roleinthedevelopment andcodification ofpublicinternational lawandinsuch specialized areasasinternational environmental lawandinternational tradelaw. ......... 16.TheCharter oftheUnited Nations givestheOrganization akeyroleinglobal efforts toimprove theeconomic andsocialwell-being ofmankind, necessary for peaceful relations amongnations. Accordingly, theOrganization devotes amajor partofitsresources toestablishing abetterunderstanding oftheprincipal issuesofeconomic development andsocialprogress through research andanalysis of thecentral problems, facilitating dialogue anddiscussion attheglobal aswellas regional levels, encouraging decisions intheinterest ofgreater harmony in international economic andsocialrelations andproviding impartial andunbiased technical assistance wherenecessary attheinternational, regional andnational levels. Thesesustained efforts oftheUnited Nations, andoftheorganizations of thesystem, toameliorate worldeconomic andsocialproblems havemetwithsome success. During thepast40yearsconsiderable progress hasbeenachieved inmany areas. However, thedynamics ofaneverchanging globalsociety continue to present newandmorecomplex problems thatrequire theurgentattention ofthe international community. Theseissues needtobeidentified, theircausesanalysed andunderstood, andeffective responses tothemagreed upon. 17.Developments inthepolitical arenamentioned aboveprovide theUnitedNations withafreshopportunity toreinforce multilateral co-operation foreconomic development andsocialprogress, especially ofthedeveloping countries. Inthe
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the role of the United Nations in addressing global issues, particularly those related to economic development, international cooperation, and the implementation of international law. It highlights the need for urgent attention to complex problems, such as poverty, hunger, and disease, and emphasizes the importance of multilateral cooperation and the development of international legal instruments.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Health, Education, Humanitarian aid and relief