the administrative and financial matters of the United Nations with a view to identifying measures for further improving the efficiency of its administrative and financial functioning, which would contribute to strengthening its effectiveness in dealing with political, economic and social issues (resolution 401237). At its forty-first session, the General Assembly decided that the recommendations as agreed upon and as containe3 in the report of the Group should be implemented by the Secretary-General and the relevant organs and bodies of the United Nations in the light of the findings of the Fifth Committee, provided specific guidance on some recommendations (resolution 411213, sect. I), and took several decisions affecting the planning, programming and budgeting process (m., sect. II). At its forty-second session, the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to submit to it at its forty-third session a progress report on the state of implementation of resolution 411213 (resolution 42/211). At its forty-third session, the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to consult with all Member States and seek their views on ways and means of achieving a balanced and effective implementation of recosxaendations 2 and 8 of the Group of High-level Intergovernmental Experts, taking into consideration all relecant reports, including the report of the Special Commission of the Economic and Social Council on the In-Depth Study of the United Nations Intergovernmental Structure Lnd Functions in the Economic and Social Fields (E/1988/75), as well as the outcome of the discussions in 1989 on the revitalisation of the Council, and to submit to the Assembly at its forty-fourth session a detailed report, in order to enable Member States to consider and take appropriate action with a view to enhancing the effectiveness of the intergovernmental structure and its secretariat support structures as well as programme delivery in the economic and social fields; and decided to consider that 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the internal functioning and management of the United Nations, specifically the administrative and financial aspects, which are likely related to the overall effectiveness of the organization in addressing various global issues. The mention of reports and discussions on the revitalization of the Economic and Social Council and the intergovernmental structure suggests a focus on the organization's ability to deliver programs and services in the economic and social fields.

**Category**
International relations, Administration