four years, beginning in January 1990, to assist the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Xorea in achieving its population and development objectives. The proposed programne is based on the findings and recommendations of a .Basic Needs Assessment Mission that visited t:he country from 13 to 24 March 1989 and takes into account the priorities set in the country's Thi.rd Seven-Year Plan (1987-1993). 2. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), a non-priority country for UNFPA assistance. integrates population measures into its comprehensive health, sanitation and development policy. The Government's approach to population is closely related to the goals for the overall development of the country and the requirements of the national economy. To help the DPRK attain its development and population goals, UNFPA assistance would: (a) support the first natioual census, to be conducted in 1992; (b) foster demographic training and research; (c) strengthen maternal and child health and family planning (MCH/FP) programmes; (d) extend and expand an information, education and communication (IEC) programme in support of family planning; and (e) foster the development of women, population and development projects to improve the lives, roles and status of Korean women. The programme would also strengthen basic research on family planning in the DPRK in order to provide accurate information on contraceptive needs, examine the appropriateness of certain contraceptives and ascertain social and behavioural aspects of contraceptive use. 3. All the projects proposed in this country programme, as in all UNFPA­ assisted programmes, would be undertaken in accordance with the principles and objectives of the World Population Plan of Action: that is, that population policies should be consistent with internationally and nationally recognized human rights of individual freedom, justice and the survival of national, regional and minority groups (para. 14 (d)); that respect -for human life is basic 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on population and development objectives, with a specific emphasis on family planning, maternal and child health, and women's empowerment. While it does mention the overall development of the country and its national economy, the primary focus is on health and population-related issues.

**Category**
Health, International Development