avert a major tragedy and to save thousands of lives. 52 Economic and Social Council-First Regular Session, 1986 The affected people, though weak, exhausted and Peace as set forth in article 2 of its Charter.19 physically vulnerable, had responded with great Paragraph 20 of the report before the Council vitality and in a spirited and determined way. (E/1986/17) dealt specifically with the objective and 6. The situation in 1986 was better, but substantial philosophy of the University. relief was still essential. Some 6.5 million people 12. The idea that the University should try to find were in need of food and non-food aid, and the plight solutions to the problems brought to its attention by of children was of particular concern. Even in areas the agencies of the United Nations clearly reflected where rainfall had been adequate, farmers were its important role in helping to disseminate the unable to take advantage of the rains because of a knowledge already existing within the United Na- lack of agricultural inputs. tions. The United Nations international system itself 7. The 393,000 Ethiopian returnees continued to would be studied as a new element for promoting need relief assistance. It was crucial that the $166 harmony and dialogue and guaranteeing peace. million required for unmet needs should be allocated 13. The report highlighted the notable achieve- as early as possible during 1986, since the affected ments in the development of activities, programmes population remained vulnerable. and goals of the University, despite limited human 8. There were many lessons that had been painfully and financial resources. Dr. Victor Urquidi, Presi- learned in 1985, but none was more important than dent of the College of Mexico, had expressed gratifi- that the timely delivery of relief aid to needy cation concerning those achievements, but had point-
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on humanitarian aid and relief efforts in a specific crisis situation, mentioning the affected population, relief needs, and the importance of timely aid delivery. It also touches on the role of the United Nations and the importance of promoting harmony and dialogue. While it does not specifically mention economic development or natural resources, it does mention agriculture and the need for agricultural inputs.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education