adverse »onsequences for developing countries of the continuing brain drain of trained personnel. Several speakers also stressed the need for the IMF and theE/CT. 4/1983/4 E/CF. 4/sub. 2/198 2/43 page 56 World Bank to take full account of the social consequences of their policy prescriptions, especially for developing countries. Reference was also made to the need to develop the legal aspects of the new international economic order. 299« The importance of disarmament was stressed by several speakers who pointed out that vast resources continued to be wasted on arms expenditures. Such expenditures within developing countries were also said to be excessive and prejudicial to development in many instances, L just peace was saic1 to require not only the absence of war but also respect for human rights and equitable distribution of the benefits of development. 300. Many experts referred to the concept of the right to development. It was said by some speakers to be a collective right while ethers pointed out that it also has an individual dimension. The question was posed as to how development could be a right when human rights were so often violated in the name of the quest for development. The concept of a third generation of human rights, which featured in the report of the Special Rapporteur, was criticized by some experts as being imprecise and infelicitous since it implies that the first two generations - economic, social and cultural and civil and political rights respectively - have been replaced or superseded, 301, Reference vas made to the important role which technical co-operation activities could play in promoting respect for human rights. It was suggested that, where appropriate, States should be encouraged to request, and development co-operatiori agencies should respond to requests for, technical assistance in the legal field.
**Analysis**
The text discusses various issues related to international development, including the impact of brain drain on developing countries, the importance of disarmament, and the concept of the right to development. It also touches on the role of international organizations, such as the IMF and the World Bank, in promoting human rights and development. Given the focus on development, human rights, and international organizations, it is likely that the text falls under categories related to economic development, human rights, and international relations.

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