especially economic and technical, to the maximum of its available resources, with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of the rights recognized in the present Covenant by all appropriate means, including particularly the adoption of legislative measures". 63. Each of the four highlighted clauses of this article provide a means of directly incorporating indicators into the interpretative work remaining to be carried out by the Committee and others. Let us examine them individually. "undertakes to take steps" The Limburg Principles have interpreted this clause to mean that "All States parties have an obligation to begin immediately to take steps towards the full realization of the rights contained in the Covenant". 42/ It appears reasonable to conclude that in order to take steps, the desired end to be attained by taking such steps will require some reliance on indicators. 'to the maximum of its available resources" In an analysis of this clause, it has been stated that "While the Covenant itself is, inevitably, devoid of specific allocational benchmarks, there is presumably a process requirement by which States might be requested to show that adequate consideration has been given to the possible resources available to satisfy each of the Covenants requirements, even if the effort was ultimately unsuccessful. If a State is unable to do so, then it fails to meet its obligations of conduct to ensure a principles policy-making process - one reflecting a sense of the importance of the relevant rights". 43/ While the indicators currently available are certainly fallible, a variety can be employed to facilitate this task. It should be added that the Limburg Principles state; "25. States parties are obliged, regardless of the level of economic development, to ensure respect for minimvun subsistance rights for all. • • • 27. In determining whether adequate measures have been taken for the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the obligations of states to take steps towards the full realization of the rights recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The language used emphasizes the importance of using available resources to achieve this goal. The text also references the Limburg Principles, which provide guidance on the interpretation of the Covenant. Given the focus on economic and social rights, it is likely that the category is related to economic development, human rights, and the use of resources to achieve those rights.

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