be considered at the second regular session of the Council and that population issues should be consid­ ered as a priority theme at one of the plenary meetings of the Council. It supported the recommen­ dations in paragraphs 70 (a), (b) and (c), which were designed to improve co-ordination between the Pop­ ulation Commission and UNFPA and to give the Commission comprehensive information on popula­ tion activities. 40. It supported the proposals in paragraph 71 for improving the flow of information between the Governing Council of UNDP and the Population Commission. The suggestion that the Governing Council should devote more time to UNFPA issues deserved support. In that connection, it might be useful to consider the possibility of UNFPA distrib­ uting its documentation well in advance of the Governing Council session and conducting informal consultations so as to facilitate agreement and avoid lengthy discussions on the subject. al's call for further strengthening of the resource base of UNFPA through increased voluntary contri­ butions. 42. Miss FRANKINET (Belgium) said that the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General (E/ 1986/18-N411179) generally had the right thrust. While there were advantages in maintaining separate funding and executing func­ tions her delegation regretted that no details had been given of the reasoning which had led to the conclusion that consolidation of the separate func­ tions was not feasible. 43. Her delegation supported the recommendations contained in paragraph 68 for it had long wanted the Council to have a greater role in proposing policies to the General Assembly. However, it believed that the Council should give priority to population issues only as necessity dictated. 44. Her delegation could support the recommenda­ tions contained in paragraphs 70 (a), (b) and (c). However, instead of receiving a review of the activi­ ties of the United Nations Fund for Population 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the activities of the United Nations Fund for Population (UNFPA) and its relationship with other UN agencies, such as the Population Commission and UNDP. The recommendations mentioned aim to improve coordination and information flow between these organizations. This suggests that the category is likely to be related to international cooperation and development, with a focus on population issues.

**Category**
Health