issues could no longer possibly be considered in isolation, but should be examined within the broader context of the development of the host regions. 48. On several occasions Brazil had already lent its support to initiatives designed to rationalize the structure and administration of UNHCR and it approved the Temporary Working Group's recommendations, most of which were reasonable and constructive, even if some of them needed further refinement, and had no difficulty in joining the consensus emerging in favour of adopting the report. 49. However, although Brazil welcomed the proposals for strengthening the co-operation between UNHCR and other agencies, his delegation considered that the measures proposed in that connection should in no circumstances lead to a transfer of responsibilities. The refugee question should remain essentially the responsibility of UNHCR. The search for a better cost-efficiency ratio should not lead to a limitation of the scope of the Programme or to sight being lost of UNHCR's humanitarian objectives. A/AC.9b/SR.449 page 10 50. The implementation of the Temporary Working Group's recommendations should alleviate UNHCR's serious difficulties, although it would certainly be inadequate to resolve the crisis once and for all. Unless very significant additional resources were mustered, the situation of refugees could only grow worse. Consequently, it was to be hoped that the international community would respond positively to the recent and urgent appeals made by UNHCR and provide it with the funds it needed. 51. His delegation had already had an opportunity to express its appreciation of the protection and assistance activities being carried out by the countries of Central America with refugee populations, with the co-operation of UNHCR and the support of the international commtmity. In that connection, he emphasized that Brazil supported the objectives defined at the International Conference on Central American Refugees, of resuming a humanitarian and 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the development of the host regions and the role of UNHCR in providing humanitarian aid to refugees. The focus is on the need for a broader context and cooperation between agencies to address the crisis. The text also mentions the importance of maintaining the scope of the Programme and not transferring responsibilities.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations