- 2. lloreover, Belglun takes the vieu tbat operational expenses such asdesertlficatlon projects should preferably be fihanced hry voluntary, not regular,contr ibut ions. 3. For these reasons, Belgium opposed draft resolution 132, whlch requestedthe secretary-cene ra L to exanine different financlng nethods in the context of astrengtheni n9 of internat ional econotnic co-operat ion. 4. As regarda tbe establishnent of an international financing corporationcompetent for financing projects to comba! aresertlfication, auch as proposed in thereport of the Secretary-cenera I (AnG/f 4\, Belgiun takes the viee that theestablishnent of a nelr internatlonal financtng body is not appropriate because ofthe rack of fund6. l'roreover, er<isting frnancing instltutions auch as the glorrdBank, regional developnent banks, the European fnvestnent Bank and others should benore involved. A/40/644 English Paqe 5 5. several of these institutions are concerned with Problens of desertification ln the franevJork of the coflmittee of International DeveLopnent rnstltutions on the Envlronment established by tbe above-rnentloned banks, UNEP, UNDP ahd the EEC Conniasion. Moreoverr to ensure the Pernanent follor'-uP of the coonon declaration concerning econonic developnent and the protection of the envi ronnent, the EEC Council of Envlronnent Ministers apProved a resolution on 2g June 1984 in which it expressed lts wish to enhance the representation of the EEc Comnlsslon in CIDIE. Belize recognizes lhat the Plan unable to participate at this tine.BELI ZE loriginal: Enql i sh I ll2 April I98 5'l is a useful one. However, it regrets i! is BENIN IOriginal: Frenchl 127 uay l98s l The Governnent of Benln supports any action to conbat drouqht and desertification. Conseguently, the Governnent of Benin has no objectlon to the establishnent of an international flnanclal corporation to finance non-comnercial desertif ication control proJects. BULCARIA lortginaL: English l Owing to sPecific geograPbic by desertificatton Processes and contribute substantlally towards[14 uay 1985l and clirnatlc conditions, Bulgaria is not affected
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the financing of projects related to desertification, a natural disaster that affects the environment and ecosystems. The countries mentioned, Belgium, Benin, and Bulgaria, are expressing their opinions on the establishment of an international financing corporation to combat desertification. The text also mentions the involvement of existing financial institutions and the importance of international cooperation. This suggests that the category related to natural resources and environment is the most fitting.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade