57. At the same meeting, the representative of Tunisia, in his capacity as Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Small Territories, made a statement (A/AC.109/PV.1383). Decision of the Special Committee 58. At its 1383rdmeeting, on 1 August 1990, the Special Committee adopted the report of the Sub-Committee on Small Territories and endorsed the conclusions and recommendations contained therein. The te^t of the conclusions and recommendations is reproduced below (see also para. 114, draft resolution VI); (1) The Special Committee reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of Montserrat to self-determination and independence in conformity with the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, contained in General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1980. (2) The Special Committee reiterates the view that such factors as territorial si^e, geographical location, si^e of population and limited natural resources should in no way delay the speedy exercise by the people of Montserrat of their inalienable right to self-determination and independence in conformity with the Declaration contained in General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV), which fully applies to the Territory. -20-(3) The Special Committee reiterates further that it is the responsibility of the administering Power to create such conditions in the Territory as will enable the people of Montserrat to exercise freely and without interference their inalienable right to self-determination and independence in accordance with General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV), as well as all other relevant resolutions of the Assembly. (4) The Special Committee reaffirms that it is ultimately for the people of Montserrat themselves to determine their future political status. In this connection, the Committee reaffirms the importance of fostering an awareness among the people of the Territory of the possibilities available to them in the exercise of their right to self-determination and independence in 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the rights of the people of Montserrat to self-determination and independence, as well as the responsibilities of the administering Power to create conditions for the exercise of these rights. While it does not explicitly mention economic development or any other specific sector, the context of the Special Committee on Small Territories suggests that the text is related to issues of governance and political autonomy.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education