words, politics had given way to compassion. Thanks accessions to the Agreement. to that flood of good will, the situation seemed to be 15. In the area of co-operation and solidarity with under control and the death toll had been dramatical- the University, special note should be taken of the ly reduced. Nature had also been kind, for the network of institutions established to assist in the country had been receiving a reasonable amount of strengthening of the curriculum and in the develop- rainfall over the preceding two years. ment of programmes. One example was the opening 10. Ethiopia was still unable, however, to take full of the European Centre for Peace and Development advantage of the recent rains because of the inade- at Belgrade, Yugoslavia. The policy of organizing quate supply of the agricultural inputs and farm international activities in co-ordination with other implements that were essential to break the cycle of national and international institutions had produced dependency and enable the people to lead a self-very positive results and had contributed to the supporting and productive life. In addition, there strengthening of the University for Peace. were still some 6.5 million people who needed emergency assistance of all kinds, including food. The time was opportune for all the concerned Governments and international organizations which had always committed themselves to the cause of humanity to help the rehabilitation programme to become a reality. The Government and people of Ethiopia were ever indebted to all who had partici­ pated in such an unparalleled humanitarian act by helping the Ethiopian people to build a better and more secure future on the ruins of disaster. AGENDA ITEM 6 University for Peace (E/1986/17) 11. Mrs. CASTRO de BARISH (Costa Rica) re­ ferred to the aims and purposes of the University for 16. Among the teaching activities which deserved 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the aftermath of a disaster in Ethiopia, mentioning the reduction of death toll, assistance provided by international organizations, and the importance of rehabilitation programs. It also highlights the role of the University for Peace and its efforts to promote peace and development. Given the focus on humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, and education, it is likely that the text falls under the categories related to Humanitarian aid and relief, Education, and possibly Agriculture, forestry and fishing.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education, Agriculture, forestry and fishing