on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (1960), the Proclamation of Teheran, the Declaration on Social Progress and Development, one of the more specific instruments in that regard, but also the Declaration on the Establishment of a New Intemational Economic Order (1974), which was called for by the developing countries, the UNESCO Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice (1978), the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States (1974), and the resolution of 14 December 1962 concerning permanent sovereignty over natural resources. 78. The right to development continued to raise a great many questions and even to arouse disputes, for it was the tangible expression of the expectations of the vast majority of peoples on earth and of the right of every individual to a better life. It was therefore an extension of the right E/CN.4/1990/SR.16 page 18 to life. International development law did not have the same binding force as domestic law, and must adjust to the new challenges of the contemporary world. At the San Marino seminar on international humanitarian law, in 1972, President Keba Mbaye of Senegal had stated that the ultimate purpose of the right to development was to introduce justice and law into the economic order, transforming "aid-as-charity" into "aid-as-an-obligation", and to highlight the responsibility of the Governments of the developing countries in the development process. 79. Global relations calling for greater equity at the international level were inseparable from the problems arising within each national community. In many respects, the United Nations bore the responsibility for implementing the right to development, seen as the realization of social ideals concerning life, progress, peace and justice, taking into account the diversity of cultures, which were mutxially enriching. Development could only be realized in a context of peace conducive to the mobilization of all resources to foster 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the concept of the right to development, which is closely related to economic development, international relations, and human rights. It mentions various international declarations and resolutions that aim to promote social progress, development, and justice. The text also touches on the theme of responsibility, highlighting the role of governments and international organizations in implementing the right to development.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief