projected expenditure would require considerable efforts from all possible donors. Meanwhile the High Commissioner, who had made an impressive start, should still strive to effect savings wherever possible in the administrative sector without endangering refugee programmes already suffering from the impact of the financial crisis. Moreover, new avenues of fund-raising should be pursued with determination in order to obtain the additional funds that were so badly needed in the current difficult situation. A/AC.96/SR.450 page 8 39. Mr. HEWITT (United Kingdom) said that his delegation had been impressed by the determination and vigour which the High Commissioner and his Deputy had shown since taking up their appointments at a difficult time in UNHCR's history. Moreover, it had been grateful for the regular and detailed briefings provided by UNHCR on the cost of programme activities and the level of expected income, and hoped that close co-operation would continue. 40. In submitting a revised target of $378.9 million for General Programmes, UNHCR had set itself an ambitious target considering that the maximiun level of contributions had previously never exceeded $323 million, and even taking into account estimated secondary income and the possible switch of some funds from Special Programmes. However, having noted the High Commissioner's assurances that the budget was a realistic one, his delegation was prepared to endorse it on the basis that, first, the deficit of $38 million carried over from 1989 would be absorbed by year end; and second, that UNHCR would live within the ceiling of $378.9 million with no deficit carry-over into 1991. It also looked to UNHCR to monitor income and expenditure particularly carefully in the months ahead. If it became clear that income assvmiptions would not be met, programme budgets would need to be adjusted correspondingly. His delegation urged that staff reductions and other rationalization measures 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the financial aspects of a humanitarian organization, specifically the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and its budget for refugee programs. The language used suggests a focus on financial management, fundraising, and budgeting, which is typical of humanitarian aid and relief organizations.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief