Djibouti. I should like here, in my capacity as Minister for Co-ordination of that body, tc express my special gratitude to the United Nations Development Programme and to the United Nations Office for the Sudano-Sahelian Region for the help they have given us in setting up this organfxation. I shotid also like to take this opportunity to rrrake an urgent appeal to the Members of this Assembly and to internatimal organizationu and ina~itutione to provide the financial, material and technical assistance which is needed by IGADD in order to be able tc carry out the task for which it was created. The Republic of Djibouti is II-I a precarious emnomic and financial position. Tlaio in characterfzed by the absence af agricultural and industrial. activities, Hr. Rarah, Djiboutij by a la& of nartural mwurcea and of skilled profeesional manpower:. Thio situation hao been woroened by the conrsiderable preslence of uCugee8 and by the effects still felt from the devastating drought in the region. The Wpublia of DJ ibouti, one of the least developed countr ieu, doe6 not have the neceseary mnetary, financial and technical mean8 to bear the hew? burden of fb own econwaic development without help feoa outaide. In this regard, we need - at3 d43 nuinerou8 developing coiurtries - substantial help TV cwtruct the baaeo neceseary for the mmoaaic develo&@mt proceee in ray country. 136 Palestinian guest&m contimes to 0fFet the must eeriourr challenge to the credibfl’?y oC the United NatiOnS. UnUiie other: problem of concern to the international community, the Palestinian problem wae created in thie Asmmbly and for that reason the United Nations ha6 a mral and poZitine1 obligation to find a juts:: and lasting ealutim W it. A23 the United Nation8 celebrates this year the fottietb anniveresarey of ita establi6hment, it should take this OppNtUnity to evahuate its activities over the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from the Minister of Djibouti, discussing the country's economic and financial situation, its need for international assistance, and the Palestinian issue. The text highlights the challenges faced by Djibouti, including its precarious economic and financial position, lack of agricultural and industrial activities, and the impact of drought and refugees. The speaker is appealing for financial, material, and technical assistance to support the country's development. The text also mentions the United Nations and its role in addressing the Palestinian issue.

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