(6) The Speciai Committee reaffirms the responsibi3ity of the administering Power under the Charter of the United Nations to deve3op its dependent Territories economica33y and socia33y, and in this regard urges the administering Power, in consu3tation with the territoria3 Government, to continue to t2ke the necess2ry measures to promote the economic and sociai development of the Turks and Caicos Is3ands. (7) The Special Committee urges the administering Power, in co-operation with the territoria3 Government, to take effective measures to safeguard and guarantee the inalienable right of the people of the Turks and Caicos Is3ands to own and d3spose of the n2tur2l resources of the Terr3tory, including marine resources, and to establish and maintain control over the future deve3opment of those resources. The Committee notes the announcement by the United Kingdom that as from 1 January 1990, the territorial waters of the Turks and Caicos Isl2nds would be expanded from 3 to 12 miles. (8) The Special Committee calls upon the speci2lized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system to continue to take all necessary measures to 2cceler2te progress in the soci2l and economic life of the Territory. In this respect, the Committee notes with appreciation the continued contribution of the United Nations Development Programme, as well 2s regional institutions such 25 the Caribbean Development Bank, to the development of the Territory. (9) The Special Committee, in that context, welcomes the adoption by the territorial Government of a national development plan aimed at expanding the infr2structure of the Territory 2nd strengthening sever2l key sectors, including tourism, fisheries, w2ter resources management and human resources development. It also notes the appointment by the territorial Government of a new Tourist Board that is fully representative of all sectors of the industry, aimed at ensuring that Turks and Caicos Islanders have an equal opportunity to 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the development of the Turks and Caicos Islands, specifically the economic and social development of the territory, the protection of natural resources, and the infrastructure development. It also mentions the appointment of a new Tourist Board and the expansion of territorial waters.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment