(d) Many United Nations organs have continued to adopt supportive decisionsand allocat'e funds for Lebanon. In this connection, it is envisaged that the norldBank could play an important role when the peace process is stabitized; (e) Despite various difficulti,es encountered, the Lebanese Council forReconstruction and Development (cDR) is stilt operational. rts 1984 progranme wasunderstandably slowed and its implementation is being continued in 1985. Horrever, CDR continues to operate a rehabilitation prograrnme of 600 km of roads, as pell asother projects such as the one executed in South Lebanon in conjunction with UNfCEF; (f) The skills of the Lebanese people and the deep-seated desire of the largemajority of then to start, the rehabilitation and reconstruction of their count.rycan be, as they have been in the recent past, a powerful driving force. 28- However, it is widely recognized that these positive factors must be rurtherreinforced and that urgent steps must be taken to prevent the economy fromdeteriorating further. Unfortunately, owinq to the difficult int,ernal securitysituation, the Government ot Lebanon has not, been in a position to tully analyseand inplemeRt econonic and financial programmes. Nevertheless, the United Nationssystem continues to show its willingness to assist Lebanon at this difficultjuncture when international co-operation is most needed, and is open to suggestionsfrom the Lebanese authorities and the international community on whateverprograrmes may be considered for implementation.A/40/434 Eng li sh Page 9 29. The Secretary-General, as requested by General Assembly resolution 39/L97, will continue his efforts to mobilize all possible assistance within the United Nations system to help the Government ot Lebanon in its reconstruction and development efforEs. The United Nations system is prepared to continue and intensify its activities, particularly when tbe circumstances in the country permit.
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in Lebanon, mentioning the economic and financial challenges the country is facing, as well as the efforts of the United Nations to assist in the reconstruction and development process. The text also highlights the importance of the Lebanese people's skills and desire to rebuild their country. Given the focus on economic and financial issues, as well as the international cooperation, it seems that the category should be related to economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief