present status of their financial support to UNFDAC, indicated their Governments' intention to increase their contributions. 138. Many speakers endorsed the role of the Fund in strengthening the capabilities of criminal justice systems, as reflected in UNFDAC working paper 1989/32. 139. Noting that most of the Fund's resources were provided by a rather limited number of States, several representatives and observers called for increased contributions to UNFDAC and urged other States to give increased financial support to UNFDAC. - 29 - 140. The observers for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the International Institute for the Prevention of Drug Abuse expressed appreciation for support received from UNFDAC. They indicated their organizations' willingness to intensify co-operation with the Fund. 141. Several representatives and observers noted that the Fund's flexibility and operational automony were important elements in the effectivness of its work. They stressed the need for maintaining the Fund's operational independence. Some representatives welcomed the Executive Director's views on the unification of the United Nations drug control units. 142. One representative stated that there was a need for a more thorough discussion by the Commission of the activities of the Fund. 143. Several representatives and observers praised the high level of efficiency and accountability of the Fund regarding the management of its operations. They noted its ability to respond rapidly to urgent requests for assistance, its efforts to ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation of activities and its close collaboration with drug control units, other United Nations bodies, specialized agencies, international organizations and non-governmental organizations. 144. In concluding, the Executive Director, on behalf of UNFDAC, expressed his gratitude for the numerous expressions of support and encouragement, adding that the Fund would continue to do its utmost to live up to the expectations of the international community. He also expressed the Fund's appreciation of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the financial support and activities of the United Nations Fund for Drug Abuse Control (UNFDAC), which suggests a focus on health and international cooperation. The text mentions the Fund's role in strengthening criminal justice systems, its flexibility and operational autonomy, and its collaboration with other organizations, indicating that it is a global health initiative.

**Category**
Health, International trade