data,andtousetheresults indevelopment planning andtheformulation and implementation ofnational population policies inthecontext ofdevelopment planning. (b)CourseofactionoftheSecretariat 18.36 Support andco-operation willbeprovided inpopulation matters to Governments requesting assistance intheimplementation oftheWorldPopulation PlanofAction andtherecommendations ofthe1984International Conference on population willbeprovided. Support willalsobeprovided fortheorganization andservicing oftheinternational population meeting expected in1994.Technical support willbeprovided fortraining ofdemographers andpopulation experts, demographic analysis anddissemination andutilization ofresults andfor population policy anddevelopment planning, assisting inco-ordination atnational levels, andpromoting technical co-operation amongdeveloping countries. The Secretariat willalsoprovide support fortheestablishment and/orstrengthening of national institutions toenhance theirself-sufficiency inpopulation policy and population anddevelopment planning, especially byusingrelevant microcomputer technology. Thoseactivities willrelyontheavailability ofextrabudgetary resources, especially thoseprovided byUNFPA. -9-- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the role of the Secretariat in providing support and cooperation to governments in implementing population policies and development planning. It mentions technical support for demographic analysis, population policy, and development planning, as well as the establishment and strengthening of national institutions. These activities seem to be focused on population management and planning, which is a key aspect of economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Health