the regional commissions, the interregional and regional institutes in crime prevention and criminal justice, the specialized agencies and other entities within the United Nations system, other intergovernmental organizations concerned and non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, to become actively involved in this process; "5. Requests the Secretary-General, subject to the availability of extra-budgetary funds: "(a) To develop a set of guidelines and a manual on prison education that would provide the necessary basis for the further development of prison education and would facilitate the exchange of expertise and experience on this aspect of penitentiary practice among Member States; "(b) To convene an international expert meeting on prison education, with a view to formulating action-oriented strategies in this area, with the co-operation of the interregional and regional institutes for crime prevention and criminal justice and the specialized agencies of the United Nations and other concerned intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council; "6. Also requests the Secretary-General to inform the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control, at its twelfth session, on the results of his endeavours in this area; "7. Invites the Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders and the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control, at its twelfth session, to consider the question of prison education." 31. Statements were made by E. J. H. Frencken (Belgium), M. Shikita (Japan), F. Murad (Saudi Arabia), S. Nour (Algeria), A. L. Tamini (Argentina), R. de la Cruz Ochoa (Cuba), M. A. Sanchez Mendez (Colombia), F. De Silva (Sri Lanka), J. A. Montero Castro (Costa Rica) and S. A. Rozès (France). 32. At the 11th meeting, on 16 February, D. Cotic (Yugoslavia), on behalf of W. Cheng (China), R. S. Clark (New Zealand), R. de la Cruz Ochoa (Cuba),
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the development of prison education and crime prevention, which suggests a focus on the legal system and social justice. The involvement of various United Nations agencies, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations also implies a international cooperation and coordination. Given the focus on education, crime prevention, and social justice, it is likely that the text falls under the categories of Education and Humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief