means neglected the question of disaster preparedness although the budget appeared to reflect some reduction in that respect. As the United States delegation knew, UNDRO had a considerable programme of disaster preparedness in the Caribbean, to which the United States Government was a substantial contributor. There was another sizeable programme of disaster preparedness in the Pacific region, which UNDRO intended to continue and intensify. He assured the Committee that the main thrust of UNDRO's activities would continue to be the co-ordination of aid in times of disaster. At the same time, it would not neglect its other mandates under General Assembly resolution 36/225. Training, for example, was important in connection with both preparedness and prevention, while information played a very important role in disaster relief co-ordination. The increase in information activities was in fact part of relief co-ordination. Information on efforts to deal with a catastrophic situation helped Member States to avoid duplication and indicated where assistance could best be directed. UNDRO's three mandates of disaster relief co-ordination, disaster preparedness and disaster prevention were carried out by UNDRO in harmony and it was that harmonious coverage which was reflected in the budget. 8. The CHAIRMAN said that since there were no further comments, he would take it that the Committee wished to endorse the conclusions and recommendations of CPC regarding section 22 (A/38/38, Part II, paras. 334 and 335). 9. It was so decided. I ... A./C.5/38/SR.29 P.nglish Page 4 10. The CHAIRMAN said that, since the Committee had endorsed the CPC recommendation for the deletion of programme element 4.3, the amount recommended for appropriation under section 22 should be reduced by $4,800 to $5,236,700 under section 22 of the proposed programme budget. 11. An appropriation in the amount of $5,236,700 under section 22 for the biennium 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the budget of UNDRO (United Nations Disaster Relief Organisation) and its activities in disaster preparedness, prevention, and relief. It highlights the importance of training, information, and coordination in these areas. The text does not mention any specific economic, industrial, or agricultural activities, but rather focuses on humanitarian aid and relief efforts.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Science and technology