participants in the meeting reaffirmed their resolve to achieve the well-being to which the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean aspire by adopting measures based on social equity and democracy to overcome poverty. 12. The Final Declaration of this significant event fully reflects the problems our countries have to face in tackling the growth of poverty throughout the region and sets forth the need to draw up global national policies adapted to the nature and form of poverty in each country; the commitment to foment regional and subregional co-operation so as to achieve improved levels of development with social justice as quickly as possible; and the re-examination of present international economic and social circumstances which obstruct solutions to poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean. 13. This event deserves mention as Colombia and the region as a whole will reap considerable benefit and achieve better living conditions for their citizens as a result of the discussions which took place on this occasion and of the agreements reached there. COMPREHENSIVE POLICIES DEVELOPED IN THE COURSE OF THE PAST YEAR TO ENSURE ENJOYMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS Establishment of the Office of Presidential Adviser on the Defence, Protection and Promotion of Human Rights 14. In order to develop a fresh awareness in Colombia of the extent to which democracy and the constitutional State depend on enjoyment of, respect for and understanding of human rights, the Government of Colombia created by virtue of Decrees Nos. 2111 and 2112 of 8 November 1987 (annex No. 1) the position of Presidential Adviser on the Defence, Protection and Promotion of Human Rights, together with the Permanent Advisory Council on the Policy of Reconciliation, Normalization and Rehabilitation. E/1986/4/Add.25 paqe 5 15. This newly created Office is not only committed to the tasks with which 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development of policies and measures aimed at reducing poverty and promoting social equity and democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also touches on the importance of human rights and the role of the government in promoting and protecting them. Given the emphasis on social and economic development, human rights, and policy-making, I hypothesize that the most fitting category would be a combination of categories related to social and economic development.

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