272. In introducing the Report of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations on its first session (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1982/33), the Chairman-Rapporteur of the Group, Mr. Asbjo'rn Eido, expressed his dejp appreciation for the work don'; by Mr. Martinez Gobo and by those who worked with him. He stated thit the Report of the Special Rapporteur had Drought the problems of indigenous populations to the forefront in the international scene ana had greatly facilitated the work of the Group. He indicated that during the Group's first session there had been a rfide participacion and a constructive attitude on thes part of observers from member States with indigonous populations, and that of the large number of indigenous organizations which attended the session. He further noted chac the Working Group had decided that the first session should he exploratory. He stressed, however, that although th-i Working G^oup had not adopted any firm recommendations, ic bad nevt."ch=;lo3S agreed on certain 3_] / A fuller summary of the Special Rapporteur's statement appears in document E/CN./j /Sub.2/1982/SR.23.E/OT. 4/1983/4 E/CJT. 4/Sub. 2/198 2/43 page 53 principles to guide its work. Referring bo document E/CN.4/Sub.2/AC.4/1982/R.I, Mr. Eide explained that it had been transmitted to th3 Sub-Commi3sion by the Working Group together with its report but that it had not been discussed or endorsed by the Working Group. 273- The supplementary part of the Special Rapporteur's final report and the report of the Working Group were discussed together. 274- All speakers thanked th<3 Special Rapporteur for his excellent report. It was said that the report contained a wealth of very valuable information which would be extremely useful in future action concerning indigenous populations. .To would help guide tne members of the Working Group in discharging their delicate task. Speakers also commanded the Chairman-Rapporteur and the members of the Working Group for the
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the work of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations, including the report of the Special Rapporteur and the discussion of the report at a meeting. The content of the report and the discussion suggests that the focus is on the rights and conditions of indigenous populations, rather than on specific economic or environmental issues.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture