fundamental structural changes were required. There was a need, however, to streamline the administra­ tive structure. 22See Report o/the World Assembly on Aging, Vienna, 26 July-6 August 1982 (United Nations publication, Sales No. £.82.1.16), chap. VI, sect. A. 62 Economic and Social Council-First Regular Session, 1986 19. With regard to paragraph 68 (a), he saw merit in question the quality or complexity of the tasks being the proposal that population questions should be undertaken, but the report raised the spectre of considered at the second regular session of the proliferation. It presented the activities not only of Council. However, while he agreed with the recom- the better-known organizations in the population mendations contained in paragraph 70, he felt that field, but of other bodies also, including specialized the measures envisaged therein should have been agencies. While UNICEF had a clear mandate to instituted already. His delegation welcomed the provide information on birth-spacing, he wondered general intention to improve the flow of information why other agencies should stray from their mandates between the Governing Council of UNDP and the and add to the confusion in the population arena. Population Commission, reflected in paragraph 71 of 24. His Government had traditionally provided the report. The arrangement proposed in paragraph over half of all international population assistance to 71 (c) was not appropriate, however, since it was the developing world. It had done so from one central important to maintain the flexibility of the work of office with some 30 to 40 professional staff and an the Governing Council. It might be useful for the equal number of specialists in the field and regional plenary Governing Council, when dealing with offices. Although he was not suggesting that that was UNFPA matters, to know in advance the position of the best organizational model, he questioned the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international organizations, their structures, and their roles in addressing global issues. The focus is on population-related matters, including population questions, information flow, and international assistance. The text mentions specific organizations such as UNICEF, UNFPA, and the Population Commission, which suggests that the category should be related to international development and health.

**Category**
Health, International development