shich youth policies, plans or activitiea could operate in accordance with each countryis policles and priorities. The nore specific dlmension of these activities can only be erorked out on the basis of continuous mu lt i-d inenslonal and heuristlc reaearch on youth, and on the basis of the availability of the results of this research Eo decision nakers aC all levels. The guldelines, taken in conjunceion nith continuous revier,rs of the situation of youth ' and furLher assesanenEs of progresa achieved, could provide for an adequate follou-up Eo the Year. 80. The nechanisns to give t eighE and direction to this straEegy for che future 639, for tbe nost part, already in exiseence. At the national level, there are tlre nat.lonal co-ordinatlng connlttees for the International YouEh Year, which nay continue after 1985. In any case, the governmental nechanisns responsible foE youth affairs. as well as ttte mahy non-governnental organizations concerned with youth rrill continue to function. At the regional and international levels, there are lhe non-governnental organizations and the inCergovernmental ofganizations, including the united Nat.ions sy6tem. All these nechanisms, individually and col!-ectively, have made the achievenenls of the rnternational Youth Yea! possible, and lhere is llttle doubt that they can conlinue to bulld upon these achievenents. Honever, thl6 process of consolidation can be rnade more effective lf it is predicated upon a co-ordination of cbe accivities of the various agenciea involved at all levels. The existence of effective co-ordinat-ion nechanisms made a crucial contribution to the success of Ehe Year and could continue to be of najor significance after 1985. 81. Just as previous United Natlons special events hav€ created an awareness and concern for specific 6ocial- issues and population groups, so should the fnternational Youth Year leave behlnd a note refined international consensua
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the implementation and future of the International Youth Year, a global initiative aimed at promoting youth development and empowerment. The text highlights the importance of coordination and research in achieving the goals of the initiative, and mentions various mechanisms and organizations involved in its implementation. Given the focus on youth development and empowerment, it seems likely that the category that best fits this text is related to education, employment, or humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief