ties encountered by States as a result of the different development process in each country. The position of the French expert had constantly been one of concern for a better understanding not only of efforts and accomplishments, but also of obstacles encountered by countries, with a view to helping them, at their request, to overcome those obstacles. In many cases, the provisions of the Covenant affected, or even called into question, the social organization of a country, and the necessary changes could not be made in one year. By the same token, France recognized the importance of efforts being made to define the notion of a right to development, and would spare no effort to help in that difficult task. 29. In the report of the Working Group (E/1986/49), many recommendations had been made with regard to the submission of country reports and with regard to publicity and the participation. of specialized agencies in the work of the W orkmg Group. She paid tribute to the work of the Group and wished the new Committee every success. France would always be prepared to lend its full co-operation to the new body, not only in the legal field but also i!l the analysis of economic, sociological and technologi­ cal trends. 30. Mr. SAFRONCHUK (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) said that the provisions of the Interna­ tional Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights16 were fully implemented in his country both as a matter of State policy and by virtue of the very nature of its socialist society, in which exploitation had been eliminated and the material and spiritual welfare of the people vastly improved. Over the past quarter of a century, real per capita income had soared and housing conditions had been greatly improved. In the field of education, in 1985 alone, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, mentioning economic growth, education, and social welfare. It also touches on the importance of understanding the development process in different countries and the role of international cooperation. These themes suggest that the text is primarily focused on economic and social development.

**Category**
Economic development, Education