explicit about the right to development, in preambular paragraphs 3, 4, 6 and 7. Its article 22 provided, moreover, that all peoples had the right to their economic, social and cultural development with due regard for their freedom and identity, and in the equal enjojraient of the common heritage of mankind. It provided that States had the duty, individually or collectively, to ensure the exercise of the right to development. 82. The European Convention on Human Rights (1950) was less explicit on the subject, but the Convention of Lomé, concluded between the EEC and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States, provided a testing-ground for the E/CN.4/1990/SR.16 page 19 right to development as a human right in the context of North-South relations. Associating the requirements of development with those of human rights, it assigned to co-operation the objective of promoting the ACP States' social and economic progress and the well-being of their populations through the satisfaction of their basic needs and the enhancement of people's capacities, with respect for their dignity. 83. On the subject of the right to development, Mr. Cheysson, former Minister and member of the Commission of the European Communities, had said that it was a right that must be recognized as being complementary to the rights of individuals and that it had been recognized by many as being the fundamental right. It was the right of a community to build and consolidate itself and it was the right of individuals to a future set on a forward-moving course. 84. When taking stock of the past decade, the participants in the recent Global Consultation in Geneva (9 to 12 January 1990) had raised the question of the realization of the right to development as a human right. In the area of development strategies, it was undeniable that there had been some positive 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the concept of the "right to development" and its relevance to human rights, international cooperation, and the well-being of individuals and communities. It highlights the importance of economic, social, and cultural development, as well as the satisfaction of basic needs and the enhancement of people's capacities. The text also mentions the European Convention on Human Rights and the Convention of Lomé, which suggests that the discussion is focused on international law and human rights rather than specific sectors like agriculture or industry.

**Category**
Economic development, Human rights