~pnate of the world survey on the role of women in development 86. Representatives welcomed the first update of the world survey on the role of women in development (E/CN.6/1988/7) and reaffirmed the importance of the issue. One representative suggested that the Commission review the draft survey at its next session before the final update was submitted to the forty-fourth session of the General Assembly. Another proposed that the survey be designed as a regular ongoing document, focusing on issues of current interest and being continuously revised. 87. One representative expressed the view that the first draft went beyond what was mandated by the Economic and Social Council in resolution 1986/64 and the General Assembly resolution in 40/204. Some representatives further suggested that the survey be more sharply focused, especially in the overview chapter, and take into account the procedures for the review and appraisal of the Forward-looking Strategies, including the priority themes. 88. Some representatives stated that the world survey should aim at being a major reference instrument for a wide audience and should therefore be based on in-depth research and draw on statistical material from a wide variety of sources both inside and outside the United Nations system. 89. Co-operation between the Branch for the Advancement of Women, the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women and the Statistical Office was welcomed. One representative stated that the world survey on the role of women in development should not solely focus on statistical analysis and diagnosis of the situation of women but should make conclusions on the basis of current statistical knowledge. Actions should be defined at the national, regional and local levels. While an overly general world-wide analysis and conclusions should be avoided, an orientation exclusively to the problems of developing 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of women in development, highlighting the importance of a world survey that is based on in-depth research and draws on statistical material from various sources. The representatives are concerned with the focus and scope of the survey, suggesting it should be more sharply focused and take into account various procedures. The text does not mention specific economic or environmental issues, but rather emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to understand the situation of women.

**Category**
Education, Employment