administering Power to promote the economic and social development of the Territory and, in this connection, recommends that priority should be given to the diversification of the Territory^ economy 3n order to prov3de the foundations for sound social and economic development, to reduce its heavy economic and financial dependence on the United States and to create more employment opportunities for the people of the Territory. (6) The Special Committee urges the administering Power, in co-operation with the territorial Government, to take effective measures to safeguard and guarantee the inalienable right of the people of American S2mo2 to own and dispose of the n2tural resources of the Territory, including marine resources, and to establish and maintain control over the future development of those resources. (7) The Special Committee notes with grave concern the destruction wrought by cyclone Ofa in February 1990 and, in this respect, notes the speedy emergency assistance provided to the Territory and urges that this assistance be continued. (8) The Special Committee calls upon the specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system to continue to take all necessary measures to accelerate progress in the social and economic life of the Territory. -31-(9) The Special Committee urges the administering Power to continue to foster close relations between the Territory and other island communities in the region and promote co-operation between the territorial Government and regional institutions, as well as the specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system. (10) mindful that United Nations visiting missions provide an effective means of assessing the situation in the Non-Se3f-Governing Territories, the Specia3 Committee reiterates the value of sending a further visiting mission to American Samoa and requests the adm3nistering Power to facilitate such a mission. 89. On 24 August, the text of the conclusions and recommendations was transmitted 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the economic and social development of American Samoa, emphasizing the need for diversification of the economy, safeguarding of natural resources, and creation of employment opportunities. It also touches on humanitarian aid and relief efforts following a cyclone. These themes suggest that the text is primarily concerned with economic and social development.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment, Humanitarian aid and relief