decided to invite the representative of Zambia to par­ ticipate. without vote. in the discussion of the question. At its 1959th meeting, on 5 October 1976. the Council decided to invite the representatives of Et!1iopia, Niger and Somalia to participate. without vote. in the discussion of the question. At its 1960th meeting. on 7 October 1976. the Council decided to invite the representatives of Burundi. Poland and Sri Lanka to participate. without vote, in the discussion of the question. J\t its 1961 st meeting. on 13 October 1976. thl' Council decided to invite the representatives of Bangladesh. Botswana. the German Democratic Republic and Liberia to participate. without vote. in the discussion of the question. At its I 963rd meeting. on 19 October I 976, the Council decided to extend an invitation, at the request of the representatives of Benin. the Libyan Arah Repuhlic and the United Rcpuhlil: of Taniania, 11 to Mr. Theo-Ben Gurirab under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure. 30 O.ffh-ial Rernrdf o/ the Security C,,111,ci/, fl1irrr-.first Year, S11pp/e111e11t .for July, A11i:ust a11d S<'/lt<'lllil<'r /976, dornmL'llt S/12205. 31 /hid., S11pplemcut Jiir Octoher, No1·e1111>er a11d Dccemha / 976, dornment S/12216. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of decisions made by a council or organization, specifically mentioning the participation of representatives from various countries in a discussion. The language used is formal and bureaucratic, suggesting a formal meeting or assembly. The text does not contain specific information about economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. However, it may be related to international diplomacy or global governance, which could be linked to science and technology.

**Category**
International diplomacy, Science and technology