have failed so far to reactr a level comparable to that of 1982-1983. In view ofthe number of projects pending approval' the Secr eta ry-cenera I intends to i:ontinueto promote the Trust Fund as an essential instrument for realizlng the goals andobjectives of the PIan of Actlon. rc this end, the Trust Fund on Aging has for theA/40/7L4 English Page 10 first time been included.in the United !{ation6 pledglng conference for DevelopmentActivities to be held in Novenber 1985, as requesled by the Ebonomlc and Social Council in its resolution 1985/28. D, Co-operatlon within the Unieed !,tations jjas te:m a_nd lri ![other i ntergovernmen ta1 organizat.ions 36. In its resolution 39/25, the ceneral Assembly recognized the role played bythe United Nations and the specialized agencies through their efforts in the fieldof a9in9 and the need Eo st.rengthen this role, in order to ensure the inplementation of the Plan of Action and the systernatic and efficient. functioningof the technical advisory and co-ordination services of the United Nations. ftfurther acknowledges that aging is an interdi scipl inary issue and that the Unitedllalions and the specialized agencies must erisure a well co-ordinated international response to the guestlon of aging. To thig end, lhe ceneral Assenbly reguested the Secr eta ry-Genera 1 to ensure a well co-ordlnated systen-rride response in implementing the provisions of the Plan of Aclion. 37. In a1l phases of implenentatlon of the recommendations of the plan of Action,efforts are ma ale to ensure, Co the greatest extent possible, system-wide harmonization of progranmes and plans in this area. As the focal point for the question of aging withj.n the United tla tions, the Centre for Social Development and Humaniearian Affairs maintains close Liaison with the regional commissions, thespecialized agencies and other Unlted tlations bodies. ltn i.nter-agency team approach is seressed by the CenEre for Social DevelopmenC and Humanitarian Affalrsin lha areas of technical co-operation, exchange of information and experience, and the assessment, review and appraisal of the pLan of Action.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the issue of aging and the efforts of the United Nations to address it. It mentions the Plan of Action, Trust Fund, and technical advisory and coordination services, which suggests a strong emphasis on international cooperation and development. The text also touches on the need for system-wide harmonization and coordination among various UN agencies and regional commissions. Given the focus on international cooperation and development, it is likely that the text falls under the category of economic development.

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