market and not by rules and commands that this aim will be achieved and the environment safeguarded. The eco-social market economy will not be feasible without solidarity and a new partnership. Groups must not be allowed to destroy the environment for the sake of an improved balance-sheet. On the other hand, environmentalists should not indiscriminately oppose new forms of economic activity. We have to strive for common solutions, and to do so out of solidarity with those concerned and out of solidarity with future generations. We need a comprehensive partnership not only at the domestic but also at the international level. To show its solidarity with the developing countries, Austria will increase the volume and the quality of its development assistance. We are determined to give more and also to improve the quality of what we give. We envisage increasing the grant element in our exPOrt credits. We intend to be more rigorous in setting our development priorities and we shall concentrate our development aid on the least developed countries. We shall channel more funds into education and training. We shall attemPt to work through grass-root organizations, local non-governmental organizations and the churches. We shall see to it that our assistance will benefit, to the greatest extent possible, those people who need it most. BCT/td A/S-18/PV.S 14-15 (Mr. Rieqler, Austria} In the face of recurrent human tragedies and disasters in the developing world, especially in Africa, there is talk of aid fatique on the part of the richer nations. We must not allow this happen. Disreqarding human solidarity would be synonymous with iqnorinq our most fundamental human values and outtinq our common Euture at risk. We need a recommitment to those values. We need a strong ,foundation of common values to build a stronq and endur inq qlobal partnership. 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the importance of solidarity and partnership in achieving a balance between economic development and environmental protection. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to development aid, focusing on the most vulnerable populations and communities. The text also touches on the importance of recommitting to fundamental human values in the face of humanitarian crises.

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