integral part of democracy and of respect for human rights. Man is not just a neans for development -he is its objective and ultimate goal. We must be aware of the fact that, in the case of some developing countries, those policies represent change; and change entails suffering, largely social, which is often borne by the poorest segments of society. The Governments of developing countries therefore are under a moral, political and national obligation in the course of economic reformation to protect their poor, lest that ~ transformation be effected at their expense. It should take place gradually and ) allow society to adapt to it without jolting its stability or hinderinQ it from meetinq its fundamental needs. Whatever our efforts or maqnitude of our sacrifices, the capacity of ~ developing countries to face external shocks remains limited. Given the continued / lack of an international framework for the revitalization of development, it will be difficult -if not impossible for developing countries to extricate themselves from their present crisis. The role of national policies is self-evident. However, the international economic climate -and I refer specifically to that of the major Powers, economic groupings and financial institutions -has a crucial role to play. For our enterprise to be successful, the developed countries should assume a responsibility commensurate with their economic weight in order to alleviate the suffering of chanqe. .JB/22 A/S-18/PV.2 104 (Mr. Moussa, Eqypt) Hence the importance of ensurinq additional financial resources on concessional terms, of pursui_nq policies to encuraqe the flow of private capital from transnational corporations of investment in developing countries and of buttressing their efforts to mobilize their own resources. Similarly, we cannot underestimate the gravity of the debt problem -it being the most serious challenge to development and a major factor in exhausting resources. Any proqresg in alleviating the external debt burden of developing 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of economic development, particularly in developing countries, and the need for international cooperation to alleviate the suffering of change. It highlights the role of national policies and international economic climate in promoting development, and emphasizes the need for additional financial resources, debt relief, and mobilization of own resources. The text does not specifically mention natural resources, environment, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, or culture.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade