financing for many developing countries. The target of 0.7 per cent of gross national product for official development assistance should therefore be confirmed as the minimum requirement, and provision should be made to include this in the strategy of the fourth Development Decade. JB/30 A/S-18/PV.2 143 (Mr. Maceda, Philippines) My delegation also stresses the importance of international co-operation in supporting and strengthening the development of human resources in developing countries. In this regard, the linkages between education, acquisition of skills, technical training and sustained economic gr01r1th must be fully underscored. Weaknesses in the field of human resources were often seen as a reason for the failure of development. Insufficient attention has been given to the role of human-resource development. Some implications of the current population growth in some countries have the effect of furthering poverty and aggravating environmental degradation. Thus, reducing the number of people suffering from hunger and poverty should now be considered by the international community. Urgent programmes aimed at corrective measures in this area are necessary. On the other hand, palliatives have not helped commodity instability. In this regard, the only genuine solution is greater overall stability and growth in the world economy and diversification and industrialization in commodity-dependent countries. The Urguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade must be given impetus such that the needs of developing countries are taken fully into account in the negotiations. The principle of special and differential treatment of developing countries must not be eroded but should instead be considered in the various areas under negotiation. Nations should increasingly desist from taking unilateral measures that threaten the stability of the world trading environment. Instead, multilateralism should prevail giving equal opportunity for all to operate in a stable economic environment. Protectionist walls in developed countries must 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the importance of international cooperation and development assistance to address poverty, economic instability, and human resource development in developing countries. It also touches on the need for sustainable economic growth, diversification, and industrialization, as well as the importance of multilateralism in international trade. The text does not specifically address natural resources, agriculture, forestry, fishing, health, employment, humanitarian aid, relief, culture, or science and technology.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade